OConnell & Associates

At O'Connell and Associates, we are dedicated to representing victims and families in serious personal injury and death cases in Hawaii. Our law firm has a long history of obtaining multiple multi-million dollar recoveries for our clients in severe injury and wrongful death cases. We are recognized for both our achievements and ability.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services including representation for scuba diving accidents, aviation crashes, maritime injuries, and serious accidents involving island tourists. John O'Connell, our lead attorney, is a commercial pilot and attorney with experience in small plane crash, helicopter, and commercial airliner litigation. He has also represented tourists who have been seriously injured during boat tours and Jones Act seamen who have been hurt while working aboard commercial vessels.

Scuba Diving Accidents

Scuba diving accidents can occur during a commercial dive, beach dive, boat dive, or an underwater tour. The injuries suffered can range from barotrauma to air embolism and death. We have extensive experience in handling these cases and ensuring that our clients receive the compensation they deserve.

Aviation Accidents

Aviation accidents can be devastating, and we have the expertise to handle cases involving small plane crashes, helicopter accidents, and commercial airliner litigation. John O'Connell's experience as a commercial pilot adds a unique perspective to these cases.

Maritime Injuries

Maritime injuries can occur to tourists or Jones Act seamen. We have successfully represented clients who have been hurt while participating in boat tours or working on commercial vessels.

Vacation Injuries

Unfortunately, many tourists to the islands have been hurt while participating in recreational activities. We have a deep understanding of the complex factual and legal issues involved in these cases and have been addressing them for over 35 years.

Testimonial

One of our past clients, S.H., shared her experience with us: "After almost two years of struggling with the untimely and unnecessary death of my husband and father of my children in a scuba diving accident off the Kona, Hawaii coast, I met John O'Connell. John worked tirelessly to understand our case and the many factors that would impact the outcome of our lawsuit with a clear goal to achieve the highest results possible for our family."