My case manager answered every text, usually the same day. I always knew where things stood.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedWestgate Accident Counsel – Hilo
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38 yrs
9 attys
About the firm
Westgate Accident Counsel – Hilo is a 9-attorney personal injury firm in Hilo, Hawaii, focused on car accidents as well as pedestrian accidents, hit-and-run accidents, uninsured & underinsured motorist claims. It has handled accident claims for 38 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. The firm works with local doctors, physical therapists and accident reconstruction specialists. The team handles the insurance paperwork so clients can focus on recovery.
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How it compares in Hilo
Westgate Accident Counsel – Hilo rates above the local average for car accident lawyers: the 2 firms we list in Hilo average 4.6, and this firm has 5.0. Its rating also rests on more reviews than most — 1,328 against a city average of 816.
Ranked #2 in Hawaii by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice38 (since 1988)
Attorneys9
ConsultationFree
Fee33% contingency
Trial experienceTakes cases to trial
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Practice areas and fees
| Practice area | Typical case length | Fee if settled | Fee if it goes to trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Pedestrian Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Hit-and-Run Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claims | 4–10 months | 33% | 40% |
No fee unless you win. Fees and case lengths are placeholder data. Last updated: October 10, 2026.
Office hours
MON8:30 AM–5:30 PM
TUE8:30 AM–5:30 PM
WED8:30 AM–5:30 PM
THU8:30 AM–5:30 PM
FRI8:30 AM–5:30 PM
SATClosed
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Written fee agreement up front. Text updates on your case. Trial attorneys on staff.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Written fee agreement up frontSERVICE
✓ Text updates on your caseEXPERIENCE
✓ Trial attorneys on staffOFFICE
✓ Near public transit✓ Evening appointmentsLocation
📍 6816 Oak Ave, Suite 168, Hilo, HI
Client reviews
Our reviews 5Google reviews 1,328
Honest from the first call: they told me my claim was small and helped me settle it quickly instead of dragging it out.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedMotorcycle crash, and the other side tried to blame me. The attorney pushed back with a reconstruction report and we settled before trial.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedAfter my rear-end crash the insurer offered almost nothing. The firm took over every call and the final settlement covered my medical bills and lost wages.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedI was hit by a delivery truck. They got the driver logs and dashcam footage within days, which made a real difference.
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Car accident law in Hawaii verify
Statute of limitations (injury)2 years from the crash
Insurance systemNo-fault (PIP)
Shared fault ruleModified comparative (51% bar)
Placeholder summary, not legal advice. These figures have not been checked: deadlines, exceptions (minors, government vehicles, wrongful death) and recent law changes must be verified with a licensed Hawaii attorney or the state’s statutes before relying on them.
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