Idaho Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Even after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, many people still feel guilty about filing a lawsuit to recover compensation for their injuries. However, if you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve full and fair compensation for what you’ve been through. Unfortunately, insurance companies often manipulate victims to get them to accept a lowball settlement offer. This is unfair, but an attorney can advocate for you and work to recover a fair settlement.
At Feller & Wendt, LLC™, our Idaho motorcycle accident lawyers understand what you’re going through and are ready to help. Contact us online or call (208) 391-5945 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
Table of Contents
- Why Trust Feller & Wendt For Your Motorcycle Accident Claim?
- Testimonials from our Idaho Clients
- Our Idaho Office Location
- How To Prove Negligence in a Motorcycle Accident in Idaho
- What Compensation Can You Receive Through Your Motorcycle Accident Claim?
- How Long Do You Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Claim?
- What To Expect From a Motorcycle Accident Claim Process
- Idaho Motorcycle Accidents FAQs
- Let Us Help You Get the Justice You Deserve
- Related Pages
Why Trust Feller & Wendt LLC™ For Your Motorcycle Accident Claim?
With over 70 years of combined experience, Feller & Wendt, LLC™’s robust litigation team has a 99 percent success rate handling personal injury cases, including motorcycle accident claims. Some of our most successful motorcycle accident case results include:
- $3.8 million for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury.
- $685,000 for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being T-boned.
However, nothing speaks louder than the glowing testimonials we receive from our many satisfied clients. We’re committed to putting our clients first, and we have Spanish-speaking attorneys and staff to better assist our diverse clientele.
Our Idaho Office Location
How To Prove Negligence in a Motorcycle Accident in Idaho
Because Idaho is an at-fault insurance state, the person at fault for an accident is responsible for paying the damages victims incur. In order to recover damages after being injured in a motorcycle accident, you normally need to prove that the other party was negligent. To prove negligence, you must demonstrate four elements:
- Duty of care – All road users must follow traffic laws and operate their vehicles safely.
- Breach of duty – The at-fault driver did not meet their duty of care.
- Causation – The accident resulted from the other driver’s breach of duty.
- Damages – You sustained compensable damages in the accident.
To prove all the elements of negligence, you will need evidence. Some evidence that may help your claim include medical records and bills, traffic or dash camera footage, witness testimony, and police reports.
When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are often blamed even if they weren’t at fault. If you don’t have enough evidence, this bias could impact your case. Working with a Feller & Wendt, LLC™ motorcycle accident lawyer can ensure you have what you need to build a strong case and prove liability by a preponderance of the evidence.
What Compensation Can You Receive Through Your Motorcycle Accident Claim?
After being injured in a motorcycle accident on Idaho roads, you may be able to recover multiple types of compensation, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Economic damages include medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and lost earning capacity, while non-economic damages include non-quantifiable losses like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Punitive damages are rarely rewarded, as they are designed to punish the at-fault party if their behavior was extremely irresponsible or malicious. We will pursue punitive damages if available in your case. In the case of wrongful death, the decedent’s family or estate representative may also be able to recover damages for funeral and burial expenses, loss of companionship, medical expenses, and more.
How Long Do You Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Claim?
The Idaho personal injury statute of limitations is normally two years from the date of the accident, including in cases involving motorcycle accidents. This two-year deadline also applies if the accident resulted in death.
However, there are some exceptions to the statute of limitations. For example, if the plaintiff is a minor or if you are filing a claim against the government, the rules change.
When filing an injury claim, the governing statute of limitations is one of the most important laws. If you fail to file your case within the legal time limit, you will most likely forfeit your right to pursue damages. Our experienced Idaho motorcycle accident attorneys can ensure you meet the deadline for your claim so you don’t lose your right to recover compensation.
What To Expect From a Motorcycle Accident Claim Process
The first step to beginning the motorcycle accident claim process hiring an attorney. At Feller & Wendt, LLC™, our Idaho personal injury attorneys will handle every step of the process, advocating for you while you focus on healing. Our attorneys will work with you to gather as much evidence as possible before beginning negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company. If a fair settlement isn’t reached, our attorneys can represent you in court.
Idaho Motorcycle Accidents FAQs
1. Who Can Seek Compensation After a Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Idaho?
Under Idaho law, in cases of wrongful death, the deceased person’s heirs or personal representative can file an action for damages against the at-fault person. They may include the decedent’s spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, and other blood relatives, or someone specified in the deceased person’s will. In the absence of a will, a court can appoint a personal representative.
2. Should You Speak to Insurance Companies After the Incident?
It’s important to contact your own insurance company to inform them about a motorcycle accident. However, you should avoid speaking with the other party’s insurance company without consulting with an attorney first, as they will use your words against you, especially if you’re unfamiliar with applicable Idaho motorcycle laws.
Insurance companies may bombard you with quick settlement offers before you have time to get an attorney or receive all necessary medical treatment. Their first offer is typically not the best you can get. Our motorcycle accident attorneys can help you identify lowball offers and negotiate full and fair compensation with insurance companies.
3. Can You Sue If You Were Lane Splitting?
Idaho operates under a system of comparative negligence, meaning that if someone was partially at fault for an accident, they may recover damages unless they were more at fault than the other involved party. Further, if someone is determined to be partially—but not mostly—at fault, their total compensation will be reduced proportionately to their percentage of fault.
In Idaho, lane splitting is illegal. However, if you were lane sharing and the other party in the accident was still more at fault for the accident, you can still recover compensation for your injuries.
Let Us Help You Get the Justice You Deserve
If you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Idaho, Feller & Wendt, LLC™ can help. Our firm provides comprehensive legal services to clients in Idaho, Utah, and Arizona. We’re dedicated to aggressively protecting their rights at every stage of the legal process.
With decades of experience, our Idaho motorcycle accident attorneys know what it takes to be successful in a motorcycle claim. We put clients first, delivering personalized attention and high-quality legal representation. Contact us online or call (208) 391-5945 to schedule your free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
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