HRS §663-6
Suing an estate after the person who hurt you dies
If the person who caused your physical injury or death dies before you sue them, you can sue their estate's legal representative instead. You must start the lawsuit within two years after the injured person's death, or within two years after the injury in other cases, unless another law says otherwise.
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The statute, as written — Death of wrongdoer or other person liable prior to suit, time for commencing action against the estate
In any case where the wrongdoer or other person who may be liable for damages for physical injury or death as provided in section 663-3 dies before an action has been brought against the wrongdoer or other person, the action may be brought against the legal representative of the wrongdoer's or other person's estate; provided that every such action shall be commenced within two years after the death of the injured person in any action brought under section 663-3 or within two years after the date of physical injury in all other cases, except as otherwise provided.
Sections this one refers to
§663-3 Suing for a loved one's wrongful death
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