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A petition for review is a request for the Idaho Supreme Court to take up an appeal after the Idaho Court of Appeals has issued an appellate decision in a case. [lvii] A petition for review must be filed with the Idaho Supreme Court within 21 days of the issuance of the Idaho Court of Appeals […]
If a defendant may have additional legal challenges to his or her judgment of conviction or sentence, but these claims are based on evidence that is not in the trial record (i.e., information that was not presented to the trial court), then these claims generally must be raised in a petition seeking post-conviction relief [lxv] rather […]
What happens if you bear partial responsibility for whatever caused your accident injuries? Idaho law uses a modified comparative negligence rule, which means you may still be eligible to receive compensation, but it will be reduced by a percentage equal to your degree of fault. For example, if a jury determined you were 25 percent […]
In Idaho, the statute of limitations for filing most personal injury lawsuits is two years from the date of the accident. There are exceptions, however, such as cases that involve governmental entities, which have a shorter window for filing. This is why it’s crucial for you to contact a personal injury lawyer in Idaho as […]
Because every personal injury case is different, giving an approximate estimate for how long they make take can vary. Each one revolves around several factors. For example, simple cases such as a fender-bender or a dog bite might settle within a few months, especially if there is clear liability and both parties agree on compensation. […]
Personal injury law covers a broad range of incidents in which individuals suffer harm due to other parties’ bad behavior. Common types of injury cases that call for representation include the following: Whether in urban, suburban, or rural settings or on private, commercial, or public properties, accidents can happen anywhere. Our lawyers have strong experience […]
Injuries from an accident can range from mild to severe and even catastrophic. Symptoms from some can be immediate, while others may not manifest themselves until days or even weeks later. The more common types of injuries that our law firm sees include the following: Whiplash Abrasions Contusions Lacerations Strains Sprains Dislocations Fractures Concussions Spinal cord […]