Hawaii Medical Malpractice Settlement Calculator
Estimate what a Hawaii medical malpractice claim might be worth. Hawaii caps non-economic (pain-and-suffering) damages at $375,000. Economic damages are not capped. This is an estimate to understand the factors — not a prediction or an offer.
A rough estimate, not a prediction or an offer.
Medical malpractice is one of the hardest claims to prove and value. This shows how Hawaii's damage cap and fault rule shape a rough range — actual outcomes depend on expert proof of the standard of care, the facts, and negotiation. Consult a Hawaii medical-malpractice attorney about your case.
Hawaii damage cap
Hawaii caps non-economic (pain-and-suffering) damages at $375,000. Economic damages are not capped.
Enter the medical bills and losses to see an estimated range
This estimator applies the multiplier method to your medical bills, then Hawaii's medical-malpractice damage cap and comparative-fault rule. It does not assess whether the provider actually breached the standard of care, which is the core of any med-mal case and requires expert testimony. Most states also require a pre-suit affidavit/certificate of merit and have a short, strict filing deadline. This is not legal advice and RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm.
Hawaii's Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Hawaii caps non-economic (pain-and-suffering) damages at $375,000. Economic damages are not capped.
Hawaii limits 'pain and suffering' damages to a maximum of $375,000 under HRS § 663-8.7. This is a general tort cap that applies to most personal-injury actions, INCLUDING medical malpractice. It is NOT inflation-adjusted (fixed at $375,000). The cap applies only to noneconomic 'pain and suffering' (defined as actual physical pain and suffering proximately resulting from a physical injury); economic damages (medical bills, lost earnings, future care) are uncapped, and other categories of noneconomic damage beyond statutory 'pain and suffering' may not be limited. The cap does NOT apply to the tort actions enumerated in HRS § 663-10.9(2) (e.g., intentional torts). Wrongful death is not separately capped by this section.
Source: HRS § 663-8.7; SOL: HRS § 657-7.3.
Deadline to File a Hawaii Malpractice Claim
Hawaii generally requires a medical-malpractice lawsuit to be filed within 2 years (the statute of limitations). HRS § 657-7.3: 2 years from when the plaintiff discovers, or through reasonable diligence should have discovered, the injury, with a 6-year statute of repose from the date of the act or omission. The 6-year repose can be tolled by fraudulent concealment or failure to disclose a known foreign object. Miss the deadline and the claim is usually barred no matter how strong it is, so do not wait to talk to an attorney.
How the Estimate Works
No tool can predict a malpractice settlement. This estimator adds your economic damages (medical bills and lost wages, which are generally not capped), estimates pain and suffering with the multiplier method, then applies Hawaii's damage cap and comparative-fault rule. The hard part of any malpractice case — proving the provider breached the standard of care — is assumed here and must be established with expert testimony. Use the pain and suffering calculator to explore the non-economic piece, or read about what different injuries are worth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hawaii cap medical malpractice damages?
Hawaii caps non-economic (pain-and-suffering) damages at $375,000. Economic damages are not capped.
How much is a Hawaii malpractice case worth?
No one can tell you a number in advance. A rough estimate adds your economic damages (medical bills, lost wages) and a pain-and-suffering multiplier, then applies Hawaii's damage cap and fault rule. The real value depends on proving the standard of care was breached, the facts, and negotiation — an attorney is the only way to value your specific case.
How long do I have to file in Hawaii?
Generally 2 years. HRS § 657-7.3: 2 years from when the plaintiff discovers, or through reasonable diligence should have discovered, the injury, with a 6-year statute of repose from the date of the act or omission. The 6-year repose can be tolled by fraudulent concealment or failure to disclose a known foreign object.
Are economic damages capped?
In most cap states, no — caps usually apply only to non-economic (pain and suffering) damages, while medical bills and lost wages are recovered in full. A few states (like Indiana, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Virginia) cap total damages instead.
Is this calculator accurate?
It is a rough estimate to show the factors that drive value, especially the cap — not a prediction or an offer. Real malpractice settlements vary enormously and depend on expert proof. Treat any number here as a ballpark and consult a Hawaii malpractice attorney.
Disclaimer
This estimator is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice or a prediction of any outcome. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Medical-malpractice law, including damage caps, changes frequently and caps are often litigated; figures are current as of 2026-06-02. The value of a malpractice claim can only be assessed by a licensed attorney reviewing your specific facts and the medical record.