What if two or more people are at fault for the same accident?

In the case of a car accident involving more than one party, Hawaii law requires that the at-fault parties be apportioned a degree of fault, depending on how much each contributed to causing the accident. Under Hawaii’s comparative fault system, the fault of each party will be considered when determining who is ultimately responsible for the costs associated with the accident. Depending on the severity of the accident, the responsible party or parties may be liable for the cost of repairing damaged property, medical costs, lost wages, and other damages. If it is determined that two or more people are equally responsible for the accident, each party will be liable for a portion of the damages. For example, if two drivers are both found to be 50% at fault for the accident, they would both be responsible for 50% of the costs resulting from the crash. Similarly, if three drivers are found to be 40%, 30%, and 30% at fault, they would be responsible for their respective percentages of the damages. However, if one party is deemed to be more than 50% at fault, then they may be found exclusively liable for all the costs associated with the accident, depending on the judgement of the court or insurance company. It is important for those involved in an accident to seek out experienced legal help to ensure the correct apportionment of fault and help maximize compensation for damages.

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