[§663-8.7]  Limitation on pain and suffering.  Damages recoverable for pain and suffering as defined in § 663-8.5 shall be limited to a maximum award of $375,000; provided that this limitation shall not apply to tort actions enumerated in § 663-10.9(2).

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 663-8.7

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.