Dog Bite Liability in Hawaii
Whether a dog owner in Hawaii is automatically liable for a bite, and the deadline to file a claim.
Short answer: The owner or harborer of an animal that causes personal injury or property damage is liable even if the owner did not know the animal was vicious or dangerous. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-9
| Dog bites | The owner or harborer of an animal that causes personal injury or property damage is liable even if the owner did not know the animal was vicious or dangerous. Owners of animals known by species or nature to be dangerous, wild or vicious are absolutely liable. A court annotation says the absolute-liability subsection does not apply to dogs. Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 663-9 |
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| Deadline to sue for an injury | A lawsuit for damage or injury to persons must be filed within two years after the cause of action accrued. Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7 |
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FAQ
Is a dog owner liable for a dog bite in Hawaii?
The owner or harborer of an animal that causes personal injury or property damage is liable even if the owner did not know the animal was vicious or dangerous. Owners of animals known by species or nature to be dangerous, wild or vicious are absolutely liable.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Hawaii?
A lawsuit for damage or injury to persons must be filed within two years after the cause of action accrued.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.