Idaho Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck accidents are extremely dangerous. Commercial trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and often transport hazardous materials. Because of their sheer size and weight, accidents involving trucks often result in more serious injuries and fatalities than car accidents. After being involved in a truck accident, trying to recover compensation for your injuries can be complicated and time-consuming, especially when working to heal your body at the same time.
Working with an experienced Feller & Wendt, LLC™ truck accident attorney will ensure you have someone who knows the law advocating for you and protecting your rights. If you or a loved one have been injured in a truck accident in Idaho, contact us online or call (208) 391-5945 today for a free case consultation.
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Choosing the Right Truck Accident Lawyer in Idaho
At Feller & Wendt, LLC™, our attorneys have over 70 years of combined experience and a 99 percent success rate handling motor vehicle accident litigation. To better serve all members of our community, our attorneys also offer services in Spanish. Our client testimonials speak for themselves.
With a “No-Win, No-Fee” guarantee and no upfront costs, we provide individualized attention to our clients at all times. We have recovered over $85 million in case results for our clients. Some of our most successful truck accident settlements include:
- $5.1 million for a client injured in a tractor-trailer crash.
- $2.48 million for a client injured when a truck driver failed to follow basic traffic safety rules.
- $1 million for a victim of a head-on crash that occurred because a trucking company put an inexperienced driver on the road without any training.
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What Compensation Can I Receive For a Truck Accident in Idaho
After being involved in a truck accident in Idaho, you may be eligible for significant compensation for your injuries, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Economic damages include medical bills, lost wages, property damage, lost earning capacity, and other quantifiable losses. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, lowered quality of life, and other subjective losses.
Though rarer than compensatory, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the at-fault party if their behavior was particularly egregious or grossly negligent. If your loved one died in a trucking accident, you may be able to recover damages for funeral and burial expenses, medical expenses, loss of companionship, and more. Our wrongful death attorneys can help you file a claim.
How To Determine Liability for a Truck Accident in Idaho
Multiple parties can be liable for damages in a truck accident, giving you more routes toward securing compensation. You can count on our legal team to identify all liable parties and work hard to hold them accountable. Liable parties in a truck accident can include:
- Truck driver – The driver of the involved truck may be liable if they were speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or engaging in other negligent behavior.
- Trucking company – The trucking company may be vicariously liable if the driver involved was an employee. For example, the company could be liable if the driver was not adequately trained or background-checked. They can also be liable if the truck was not properly maintained.
- Other drivers – If another driver caused the accident, you may also be able to recover damages through an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.
- Truck or part manufacturer – If a defective truck or part caused the accident, the manufacturer may be held liable for your injuries.
Why Is It So Difficult to Navigate Trucking Accident Lawsuits?
Trucking accidents are often complex for several reasons. Multiple parties can be liable, and federal and state regulations add another layer of complexity. Negotiations with insurance companies can also significantly complicate a case. Additionally, truck accidents are more likely to result in high-value damages, meaning defendants will fight hard to avoid compensating you fully.
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, fatal crashes involving commercial motor vehicles increased by more than 70 percent between 2022 and 2023. The Transportation Department also reported that most commercial motor vehicle crashes occurred on local roads, but most fatal crashes took place on U.S. and state highways.
Idaho Truck Accident FAQs
1. How is fault established in an Idaho trucking accident?
Idaho operates under a system of comparative negligence, meaning that if someone was partially at fault for an accident, they may recover damages as long as they were not more at fault than the other involved party. If someone is determined to be partially—but not mostly—at fault, their total compensation will be reduced proportionately to their percentage of fault. For example, if you were 30 percent at fault for an accident, your settlement or verdict amount would be reduced by 30 percent.
Idaho is also an at-fault insurance state, meaning that the person at fault for an accident is responsible for paying for the damages victims incur.
2. How long do you have to file a truck accident claim in Idaho?
The personal injury statute of limitations in Idaho is normally two years from the date of the accident, meaning that you have two years to file a claim after a truck accident. This also applies if the accident resulted in a death. However, exceptions to the statute of limitations may apply to minor victims and claims against the government.
The statute of limitations is one of the most important laws governing your injury claim. If you fail to file your case against the defendant within the time limit, you will most likely forfeit your right to pursue damages. An experienced Idaho truck accident attorney can help you meet the deadline so you don’t lose your right to recover compensation.
3. Should you accept the insurance company's settlement offer?
Insurance companies may offer a quick settlement before you’re able to get an attorney or receive all necessary medical treatment. However, their first offer is typically much less than the full value of your claim. Our truck accident attorneys can help you counter lowball offers and negotiate full and fair compensation with insurance companies.
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Feller & Wendt, LLC™ provides comprehensive legal services to Idaho injury victims. Our Idaho personal injury attorneys aggressively protect our client’s rights at each stage of the legal process. We send a strong message to truck drivers and trucking companies that they must operate safely in our communities or pay the consequences. Contact us online or call (208) 391-5945 today to schedule your free case consultation.
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