Collisions with commercial trucks cause devastating injuries. We take on the carriers, insurers, and their legal teams so you can focus on healing.
Commercial truck accidents are among the most catastrophic on Hawaii's roads. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds — more than 20 times the weight of a typical passenger vehicle. When something goes wrong, the results can be life-altering or fatal. At Mattoch & Kirley, we have spent more than 30 years fighting for injured people against well-funded corporate defendants.
Trucking companies move quickly to protect their interests after a crash. They deploy accident reconstruction teams, preserve only the evidence that helps them, and push for fast settlements before victims understand the full extent of their injuries. We act just as fast on your behalf — preserving black-box data, driver logs, maintenance records, and all evidence critical to your case.
Truck accident cases involve complex layers of liability that ordinary car accident claims do not. The truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the vehicle manufacturer, and even a maintenance contractor may all share responsibility. Federal regulations — including hours-of-service rules, weight limits, and mandatory inspection requirements — add another layer of analysis.
Our team understands these regulations and knows how to investigate violations that the other side would rather keep hidden. We build the strongest possible case and pursue every avenue of compensation available to you.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and is evaluated on its own facts.
Liability can extend beyond the driver to the trucking company, cargo loaders, truck manufacturer, and maintenance providers. Our attorneys investigate every potential defendant to maximize your recovery.
Hawaii generally allows two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. However, acting quickly is critical in truck accident cases because evidence such as electronic logging data and black-box records can be overwritten or destroyed. Contact us as soon as possible.
Do not give a recorded statement or accept any settlement offer before speaking with an attorney. Trucking companies and their insurers work to limit payouts. We handle all communication on your behalf from day one.
No. We work on a contingency fee basis — there are no fees unless we recover compensation for you. Your initial consultation is completely free.
A sample of outcomes we have achieved for clients injured in truck and commercial vehicle accidents. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Resulting in traumatic brain injury.
Orthopedic fractures (hip & legs), and internal injuries to intestine and bowel sustained after being struck by truck.
After being rear-ended by a truck, client sustained concussion, headaches, PTSD, difficulty breathing requiring surgery, neck pain with severe weakness in arms, mid back pain, and low back pain.
Sustained fractures to ribs and compression fracture of thoracic spine after vehicle was struck by a truck.
At complete stop, rear-ended by a truck and pushed into a utility pole. Suffered low back pain radiating into both legs.
Orthopedic fracture (leg) sustained after being struck by truck.
Truck failed to yield right of way. Client sustained injury to head (ear ringing), neck pain and right lower mid back pain.
Bicyclist rear-ended by truck. Sustained a L1 compression fracture, epidural hematoma, fracture of scapula.
Rear-ended by a work truck. Sustained injuries to wrist, shoulder, and hip.
Disclaimer: The settlement and verdict amounts listed are examples of results obtained in specific cases. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar outcome in any future case. The facts and circumstances of each case vary, and results depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter.
Speak with our team today. The consultation is free, we are available around the clock, and you owe nothing unless we win.
Call 808-523-2451