ID personal injury cases & accident info
Despite being decidedly rural, Idaho has its fair share of lawsuits and liability stemming from negligence cases. That is probably because it is a very active state, what with its outdoor pursuits: state parks, waterfalls, beaches, fishing, hot springs, and more. Maybe it's you who was hurt and needs help, or perhaps it was a friend or family member.
Whatever the case, if you need guidance for your personal injury suit, Enjuris can connect you to what you need.
Idaho personal injury law: the basics
Idaho statutes online
This is where you’ll find Idaho's laws. The official website has details about how long you have to bring a case, damage caps on personal injury claims, and other important information.
To read:
Idaho's car accident statutes of limitation
In Idaho, you have two years to bring a personal injury claim and three years to bring a property damage claim. That doesn't mean the whole lawsuit must be completed in that span of time; it just means the paperwork has to be filed with the court before that time is up.
Idaho's Statute of Limitations
To read:
Accidents & injuries in Idaho
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Accident worksheets
Your First Meeting with an Attorney
A worksheet to prepare for your first meeting with a personal injury attorney – what to bring, what they'll ask
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Documents & Evidence Checklist
Checklist of 30 items to help you prepare for making a personal injury or accident claim
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Personal Injury Attorney Interview Sheet
Worksheet with questions to ask a personal injury attorney to help determine if he or she will be a good fit for your case
Download in PDF format
Damages/Expenses Worksheet
Damages worksheet to track expenses for your injury claim (medical treatment, property damage, lost wages, prescriptions)
Download in PDF format
Post-Accident Journal Form
Sample accident journal/diary to help you document the effect on your daily life
Download in PDF format
Accident Report Form
Sample post-accident report form to keep in your glove box - fill out at the scene or as soon as you can after a car accident
Download in PDF format
Hiring a lawyer in Idaho
The initial meeting with a personal injury attorney is normally free of charge. (Keep in mind that other legal specialties, such as intellectual property law or estate planning law, are different.) After that, lawyers work on a contingency fee, which means that they will receive a third of the eventual reward, plus office expenses.
If your case ends up going to trial, the percentage could rise to 40% of the eventual reward or judgment. These numbers aren't set in stone, so don't be shocked if your lawyer suggests something different.
Want to hire a lawyer and need some help?
Check out some of our best articles:
Personal injury law basics
What is personal injury? Common questions answered. Accident & personal injury case/claim basics: read about money, insurance, liability, negligence, timing, lawsuit, settlements. Read more
Read our complete guide to finding the right injury attorney for your case. Read insights from Enjuris attorneys and lawyers across the USA on when and why you need to hire a car accident attorney. Learn more
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Law libraries in Idaho
There are certain issues you can solve without the help of an attorney. If you don't know where to begin, a law librarian can help you. They are usually legally trained, and they can help you both with texts or online research engines like Westlaw or LexisNexis.
- Idaho State: Law Library
- University of Idaho, College of Law: Law Library