If you or a loved one has been in an accident that caused a severe injury, you could be experiencing serious, life-changing consequences. These include expensive and virtually nonstop medical bills, lost earnings due to being off work while recovering, and perhaps even permanent disabilities. You could be entitled to compensation from the insurer representing the party who caused the accident — and Attorneys of Idaho can help you get it.
When you have our Idaho personal injury law firm in your corner, you have a team of honest, determined, and respected legal professionals. We make sure to truly understand our clients and their concerns, because to us, they are our neighbors who need help; no one ever feels like just another case number to us.
Our attorneys make sure your voice is heard as we seek the compensation you need to put your life back together and the accountability you deserve from those responsible for your pain and suffering. The insurance companies know our lawyers because we’re not afraid to stand up to them.
Contact Attorneys of Idaho today to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. You pay nothing for us to get started on your case, and there are no fees unless we successfully resolve your accident injury claim.
Benefits of Hiring an Attorney for Your Idaho Personal Injury Lawsuit
Whether it’s from a car or trucking crash or a slip-and-fall on someone’s property, accident victims are left in a vulnerable physical, mental, and financial state. The insurance companies are aware of this, so they often take advantage of them by employing aggressive and intimidating tactics. These include undervaluing their injury claims or flat-out denying them by saying they are solely responsible for their injuries — leaving then without the money they need for present and future accident-related expenses.
When you choose Attorneys of Idaho, you get a team of qualified, trustworthy, and compassionate lawyers. Our practice is known throughout the Gem State for legal excellence, quality service, and high client satisfaction, with over 400 5-star reviews to prove it. We believe in putting an emphasis on kindness and empathy for our clients and our community. That’s why our law firm’s motto is:
We attribute our success to our collaborative, team-based approach to personal injury cases. By figuring out expectations and goals early on, utilizing our collective strengths, and never losing focus of our clients’ needs and best interests, we’ve earned a solid record for getting the best results possible.
If we can take your case, we will use our legal knowledge and extensive resources to build a compelling claim on your behalf by doing the following:
- Thoroughly investigating how the accident happened
- Identifying all potentially liable parties and avenues of compensation
- Collecting and preserving critical evidence
- Answering all questions you have about your case and your legal rights
- Being transparent about your case and where it’s going
- Handling all communication between you and the insurer(s)
- Crafting a solid compensation claim
- Negotiating with the defense for full and fair compensation
- Taking your case to court if the insurer won’t agree to a reasonable settlement
- Never charging you anything unless we secure a successful resolution for your case.
After a devastating, life-altering accident, your focus should be on healing, not on navigating Idaho’s overwhelming and challenging claims process system. Let our law firm handle the heavy lifting; contact us today to discover the difference we can make in your case.
What Compensation Could I Be Entitled to in a Personal Injury Case?
In a personal injury claim, you may have the opportunity to seek compensation for financial and personal losses you’ve incurred due to your injuries. The value of your case depends on many factors, such as who caused the accident, the severity of your injuries, and whether other parties could be held liable.
An Idaho personal injury lawyer can work with medical, economic, and vocational experts to evaluate your accident-related losses. This can put you in a better position to negotiate with the insurer for maximum compensation.
In general, accident victims may seek personal injury compensation for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
- Property damage, such as vehicle repair/replacement
Families who have lost loved ones in a fatal, preventable accident may pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Their damages can include funeral and burial expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship and guidance.
When you meet with an Idaho personal injury attorney from our law firm, we can review your situation to determine what compensation you may be able to pursue.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 to blame for your accident, and your total damages were $100,000, you would receive $75,000, which is 25 percent less than the jury award.
However, it’s important to know that you must be no more than 50 percent or less responsible for your injuries. If you are 51 percent or higher, you won’t be able to recover any compensation.
At Attorneys of Idaho, we can work to help maximize your financial recovery if the defense lawyers or insurance company argue that you were more responsible for the accident than was actually the case.
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 soon as possible after your accident.
By having our law firm on your side, we can immediately begin:
- Preserving critical evidence, such as dashcam and surveillance video footage
- Talking to witnesses while their memories are still fresh
- Crafting a compelling argument for compensation
- Meeting the relevant filing deadlines for your case
- Reviewing your medical reports and income loss figures
- Protecting your rights throughout the claims process
Contact Attorneys of Idaho today, so we can assess your case and determine what needs to be done to file your lawsuit on time.
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. More complex cases, like a trucking accident or a wrongful death lawsuit, could take a year or longer. Having several legal elements at play — such as disputes over fault, the severity of injuries, and whether an accident victim needs extensive medical treatment — can lengthen the process.
As reputable lawyers who strive to recover the full value of your case, we can work meticulously to move your case forward while addressing every aspect of your suffering. Rushing the process can result in a less favorable outcome, so it’s important to be patient.
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 handling the following types of personal injury cases:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Wrongful death
- Dog bites
- Premises liability
- Slip-and-fall injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Public transit accidents
- Sexual abuse
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 injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Burn injuries
- Amputations
- Crush injuries
- Eye injuries
- Hearing loss
- Dental injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Internal organ damage
- Herniated discs
- Back injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- Knee injuries
- Neck injuries
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Contact an Idaho Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in an accident due to another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you could have the right to recover compensation for your financial and personal losses. At Attorneys of Idaho, we have the experience and the fortitude to demand that insurers pay for your accident losses. More than that, however, we show kindness and empathy to our clients and our community; as we like to say, our law practice is “big enough to fight but small enough to care.”
Time is not on your side when you’ve been in an accident, so don’t wait to call Attorneys of Idaho today. We can review your situation at a free, confidential consultation and explain your legal options. If we can take your case, our lawyers will start immediately, and you will pay no upfront, out-of-pocket costs for us to do so.
