Idaho Car Accident Lawyer
Car accidents can be life-changing if serious injuries occur, forcing victims to deal with costly medical bills, missed work, physical pain, and emotional trauma. Medical bills from a serious car accident could leave you in debt for years. Luckily, filing a car accident claim against the parties who caused your accident can help you recover compensation for your injuries and allow you to quickly pay off medical bills and car repairs.
Still, navigating a car accident claim can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with injuries. Insurance companies often try to lowball car accident victims to get out of providing full and fair compensation. Working with an experienced Idaho car accident attorney at Feller & Wendt, LLC™ can even the playing field and help maximize your recovery. Contact us online or call (208) 391-5945 today for a free consultation.
Why Choose Feller & Wendt LLC™ As Your Idaho Car Accident Attorneys?
At Feller & Wendt, LLC™, our car accident attorneys have more than 70 years of combined experience fighting for the rights of injured victims. We’re committed to providing excellent customer service, ensuring each case receives the personalized attention it deserves.
Our case results speak for themselves. Feller & Wendt, LLC™ has secured over $85 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients, including:
- $750,000 for a couple that suffered multiple injuries in a car crash.
- $576,000 for a client who sustained brain injuries in a serious car accident.
- $350,000 for a client who needed neck surgery after a car accident.
Colton Schneider, one of our Idaho attorneys, is passionate about supporting and guiding clients through every step of their legal journey. He has extensive expertise in handling complex vehicle collisions. Colton has effectively handled hundreds of cases in various states, securing multiple six-figure and seven-figure results.
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What Compensation Can You Receive For Your Car Accident?
When seeking compensation after a car accident, you may be eligible to recover two main types of damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages compensate for losses like medical, vehicle repair costs, and lost wages, which can be easily calculated using bills, receipts, invoices, tax returns, and pay stubs.
Non-economic damages compensate victims for subjective losses like physical pain, emotional distress, and lowered quality of life. Idaho law limits non-economic damages unless your crash resulted from the defendant’s willful, reckless, or felonious conduct. The original $250,000 cap is adjusted annually (currently $490,512.33).
No amount of money can make up for the loss of a loved one. Even so, if a family member died in a car crash, you may also be able to recover wrongful death damages for things like medical bills, funeral expenses, and your loved one’s suffering before death.
No matter the circumstances, our attorneys can work to ensure that you receive full and fair compensation after a car accident. You can count on us to push back hard against lowball settlement offers from insurance companies.
How Long Do You Have to File a Lawsuit for Your Car Accident?
The Idaho statute of limitations for car accident lawsuits usually gives victims two years from the accident date to file a claim, but that timeline may vary based on the details of your case. Either way, if you fail to file within the legal timeframe, you could lose your right to recover damages. Our experienced car accident attorneys can ensure you don’t miss crucial filing deadlines.
Can You Sue If You Were Partially at Fault for Your Car Accident in Idaho?
Under Idaho’s comparative negligence law, you can file a claim against another driver even if you were partially at fault for the crash. However, the court will reduce your compensation in proportion to your degree of fault. For example, if you sustained $1 million in damages but are found to be 30 percent at fault for a crash, your compensation would be reduced to $700,000.
Importantly, the law bars you from recovering damages if your percentage of fault was greater than the defendant’s. The insurance companies involved may take advantage of this by blaming you for the car accident, but their conclusion isn’t final. Our attorneys can work to maximize your compensation by pushing back against any wrongful allegations of fault.
Idaho Car Accident FAQs
1. How long will a car accident lawsuit take?
The time a car accident case takes to settle or reach a verdict varies depending on the severity of the injuries, the number of vehicles involved, the complexity of the case, and other factors. Simpler cases can take a few months to resolve, while more complex cases may take over a year. Cases settled out of court are also resolved more quickly than those that go to trial.
2. What should you avoid doing after a car accident?
There are many steps you can take after a car accident to protect your well-being and right to compensation. Following these tips will help:
- Avoid admitting fault for the accident, as this can hurt your case.
- Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company, as they will use anything you say to undermine your claim.
- Be cautious of early settlement offers from insurers, as they will likely undervalue your damages. Always consult an attorney before accepting any offers.
- Avoid posting about the accident and your injuries on social media, as this can be used against you.
- Do not leave the scene without reporting the accident to the police.
- Exchange insurance and contact information with the other drivers at the scene.
- Document the scene by taking photos of the vehicles, road conditions, your injuries, and anything else that may help substantiate your claim.
- If there are witnesses, get their contact information and statements regarding what they saw.
- Seek prompt medical attention, even if you don’t think you were seriously injured. Though some injuries may not show immediate symptoms, ensuring they are thoroughly documented will help support your claim for compensation.
3. What should you do if the other driver left the scene or was uninsured?
Idaho is an at-fault insurance state, meaning you are entitled to seek compensation from the at-fault party’s insurer without first exhausting available no-fault coverage. However, if the at-fault driver has insufficient insurance or fled the scene, you can use your uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage to cover associated costs. Other insurance may also apply.
If the other driver left the scene, immediately call the police. Gather as much evidence as possible and speak to witnesses at the scene to see if they recall any identifying features of the fleeing car or its driver. Our experienced Idaho personal injury lawyers can help you get more insight into your options.
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If you or a loved one were injured in a car accident in Idaho, Feller & Wendt, LLC™ can help. Our leading personal injury law firm provides comprehensive legal services to clients across the state, protecting their rights at each step in the legal process. Our skilled legal team boasts a 99 percent success rate in personal injury cases.
Contact us online or call (208) 391-5945 today to schedule a free consultation with our skilled Idaho car accident attorneys.
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