Hawaii Tourist Injury Lawyer

Representing Visitors Injured in Accidents Across the Hawaiian Islands

O’Connell and Associates

Protecting Visitors Hurt While Vacationing in Hawaii

Hawaii’s thriving tourism industry welcomed over 9.3 million visitors in 2017 and nearly 10 million in 2018. While most vacations are memorable for the right reasons, accidents happen far too often — sometimes with devastating results.

In 2018 alone, 117 people died on Hawaii’s roadways, and nearly one tourist per week lost their life in common vacation activities such as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and hiking. Many more suffer serious injuries that require immediate medical attention and long-term recovery.

Drowning Accidents in Tourist Activities

Drownings are among the most serious risks for Hawaii visitors. These tragedies frequently occur during:

  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Jet skiing
  • Parasailing
  • Swimming in unsafe ocean conditions

Hawaii’s drowning rate is 13 times the national average. Attorney John O’Connell began litigating drowning cases in 1991 after a newlywed husband drowned while vacationing in Hawaii. For more than 28 years, he has successfully represented drowning victims and their families, securing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Hawaii in recent years.

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When a Tourist is Injured, Time is Critical

Tourists often face unique challenges when pursuing an injury claim in Hawaii:

  • They live thousands of miles away from where the accident occurred
  • They may not know local laws or procedures
  • They may have already returned home, making evidence gathering harder

At O’Connell & Associates, we understand these challenges. We provide personalized, consistent communication via email and phone throughout your case, and we will travel to meet you wherever you are located if you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries.

Common Tourist Injury Cases We Handle

  • Drownings & near drownings
  • Scuba diving & snorkeling accidents
  • Helicopter & air tour crashes
  • Resort & hotel accidents
  • Car, bus, and moped collisions
  • Hiking accidents and falls

Why Choose O’Connell & Associates

  • Decades of Hawaii injury trial experience
  • Specialized in tourism-related accidents
  • Proven record of multi-million dollar results
  • Direct attorney access — you work with John O’Connell, not just staff
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Contact a Hawaii Tourist Injury Attorney Today

If you or a loved one was injured while visiting Hawaii, contact O’Connell & Associates for a free, confidential consultation. We represent injured visitors from across the United States and around the world.

📞 Call (808) 800-0050 or fill out our Free Case Review Form today.

No fees unless we win.