Meridian Personal Injury Attorney
When you’ve suffered a serious injury, the road to recovery can feel steep. The experience can bleed into every part of your life, causing you to miss work, pull back from your hobbies, and spend precious time fighting to get the compensation you deserve.
If a company, driver, property owner, or other negligent party is responsible for your injury, the Meridian personal injury lawyers at Feller & Wendt, LLC™ can help you hold them accountable and maximize the value of your claim. Contact us online or call 208-391-5945 today for a free case evaluation.
Why Choose Feller & Wendt? Meridian's Personal Injury Experts
Drawing on more than 70 years of combined experience, our attorneys have achieved a 99 percent success rate in personal injury cases. We know Idaho’s personal injury laws inside and out and understand how to leverage that knowledge to get the best case results for our clients. Beyond our deep legal expertise, we truly care and treat our clients like family. Our Meridian personal injury attorneys even provide their personal phone numbers, ensuring you get individualized attention throughout the life of your case.
We will work tirelessly to get you the results you deserve—even if that means rolling up our sleeves and going to trial. We won’t charge you a dime unless we win.
Meet Our Founders
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- Thaddeus Wendt brings over 17 years of experience handling a variety of personal injury cases, including vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, wrongful deaths, and more. His deep understanding of complex cases and the uphill battle plaintiffs often face make him a staunch advocate for injury victims.
- Matt Feller, a former public defender, is committed to standing up for the underdog and holding wrongdoers accountable when they injure others. His passion for helping his clients is a core value of our firm: “We Care About People.”
Potential Compensation After a Meridian Personal Injury
In Idaho, the value of a personal injury claim depends on your ability to prove you’ve been harmed and that someone else is to blame. Idaho personal injury law is a fault-based system, meaning you must show the other party was responsible for your injuries, typically through negligence.
Your damages can be economic in nature, such as medical bills, or non-economic, like the pain and suffering resulting from your injury. Our Meridian personal injury lawyers can help you gather the information necessary to prove your claim and fight to win you the highest possible compensation—whether through settlement or at trial.
Curious about the value of your claim? Call us at 208-391-5945 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. We win a settlement before trial in the overwhelming majority of the cases, minimizing your chances of having to appear in court. You’ll also benefit from our “No Fee Guarantee,” which means you won’t owe us anything unless we win your case.
Types of Damages in an Idaho Personal Injury Claim
Compensatory Economic Damages (Financial Losses)
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost income
- Property damage
- Lowered earning capacity
- Rehabilitation costs
Compensatory Non-economic Damages (Intangible Losses)
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Disfigurement or disability
Idaho caps non-economic damages. The limit is adjusted annually and, as of 2024, is set at $490,512.33.
Punitive Damages
These damages may be awarded to punish the at-fault party for egregious misconduct. Idaho caps punitive damages at $250,000 or three times the compensatory damages awarded, whichever is greater.
Understanding Your Personal Injury Compensation: What Factors Matter Most?
The amount of compensation you can receive for a personal injury claim in Meridian hinges heavily on the extent and severity of your accident. It’s important to know what factors impact the value of your claim to set realistic expectations. Our attorneys can help you navigate your unique situation and make informed decisions based on the circumstances of your injury.
Some of the key factors impacting personal injury compensation include:
- The type and severity of your injuries – These determine your medical costs and rehabilitation expenses. You could also seek compensation for lost wages, pain, and suffering resulting from your injuries.
- The long-term impact of your injuries – A permanent injury or disability can significantly increase the value of your claim. A potential settlement could include compensation for your ongoing medical needs and lost earning potential from inability to work.
- Property damage related to the accident – You seek compensation for the repair or replacement costs of any damaged property in the incident.
- Any degree of fault you share for the accident – Idaho’s comparative negligence law allows you to recover damages as long as the other party is more responsible for the accident than you. However, your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your share of blame for the incident.
Additional factors to consider include insurance coverage, the value of the defendant’s assets, and the strength of the evidence available to you.
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How Feller & Wendt Can Help You Maximize Your Meridian Personal Injury Claim
Pursuing a personal injury claim alone can be a daunting task. Insurance companies will do everything they can to minimize your recovery, and it can be difficult to pull together all of the information and documentation you need to succeed. Our Meridian injury lawyers can help you navigate every step of the process, including gathering evidence to build a strong case.
We won’t settle for lowball offers from insurance companies. We will fight to win the full and fair compensation you deserve for your injuries, even if that means going to court. Our robust litigation team has the experience and grit needed to prevail at trial, and we are ready to leverage it on your behalf.
Need a hand with your personal injury claim? Call us at 208-391-5945 or reach out online today for a free case evaluation.
When my husband was hit in an intersection and sustained neck and back injuries, Feller and Wendt, LLC™ was wonderful to help us through an unfamiliar process. It was so comforting not to have to deal with insurance companies and all the red tape. They really went to bat for us and got us a great settlement!
– Lisa
Who Can Be Held Responsible?
Identifying who is responsible for your losses is a crucial first step in filing a personal injury claim. Depending on the nature of the accident and how you were harmed, the responsible parties can vary widely:
- Individuals – This can include reckless or drunk drivers, property owners, or careless pet owners in dog bite cases. Any individual who negligently, recklessly, or intentionally caused you harm could be liable for their actions. In motor vehicle accidents, this can also include rideshare drivers or drivers of commercial vehicles.
- Businesses or organizations – Entities like trucking companies, retail establishments, and medical providers can be held liable. Employers can also be responsible for their employees’ work-related actions, including any injuries they cause.
- Government entities – In cases where unsafe road conditions led to your injuries, a government entity responsible for maintaining roadways could be liable.
If you’re unsure who may be liable for your injuries, our Meridian personal injury attorneys can help you identify all responsible parties and determine the extent of their responsibility.
What is Idaho’s Personal Injury Statute of Limitations?
Idaho, like all states, has a statute of limitations on personal injury claims. The statute of limitations in Idaho sets a general time limit of two years from the date of the accident for a claim involving injury to a person. If you wait too long and miss your deadline, you could give up your right to file. The main exception to the rule is that if you do not discover your injuries until later, the statute of limitations will not start until the date of discovery.
What Types of Personal Injury Cases Do We Accept?
The experience your attorney has can make a difference to your injury lawsuit. Retain a firm with lawyers and resources tailored to your specific needs. While your broader field of law will be personal injury, find a focused practice area dealing with your type of injury or accident. At Feller & Wendt, LLC™, we handle many different types of personal injury cases.
- Car accidents
- Brain injuries
- Bus accidents
- Dog bites
- Mass torts
- Medical malpractice
- Motorcycle accidents
- Premises liability
- Truck accidents
- Sexual abuse
- Wrongful death
Over the years, we have built a firm capable of taking on any type of personal injury claim. Our lawyers know how to handle all kinds of claims, from hit-and-run car accidents to catastrophic injury cases. If you do not see your exact case type here, do not worry—this list is not comprehensive. Call us to discuss your unique case with an attorney today
Can I File a Claim in Meridian Without Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?
Technically, yes, though this is not advisable. In some situations, you may be able to handle a claim through insurance or Small Claims Court. Regardless, you’ll want to secure the advice and assistance of a qualified legal professional. An experienced lawyer will know how much your case is truly worth and can handle the confusing details, prevent errors, and level the playing field against the opposing party. Ultimately, a lawyer is an invaluable asset during this stressful time.
Contact the Personal Injury Attorneys in Meridian
If you recently sustained a serious injury or lost a loved one in a devastating accident in Meridian, contact the attorneys at Feller & Wendt, LLC™ for a free consultation. We may be able to help you bring a negligent party to justice, as well as recover compensation for your economic and noneconomic damages. Our lawyers are passionate about helping those in need in Idaho. Contact us online today for assistance.
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