Dram Shop Liability Explained: What Idaho Victims Need to Know Before It’s Too Late
Idaho requires written notice by certified mail to dram shops and social hosts within 180 days from the date the dram shop or social host claim arises. Missing this deadline can bar your claim entirely, even if you file suit within the two-year statute of limitations.
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How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Idaho?
The two-year clock starts from the date of death, not the date of the accident. Claims against government entities require notice within 180 days.
The grief of losing someone you love is overwhelming enough without the pressure of legal deadlines. But if their death was...
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Can DUI Accident Passengers Sue?
As a passenger injured in a DUI accident in Idaho, you can seek compensation for your injuries, even if the driver was someone you knew. Documenting the accident thoroughly can strengthen your case and help ensure you receive the support you need for your recovery.
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Can I Sue for Pain and Suffering After a DUI Crash in Idaho?
In Idaho, victims of DUI crashes can seek compensation for pain and suffering beyond just medical bills, with potential exceptions to damage caps in cases of felony DUI. Documenting your injuries and their impact on your life is essential to strengthen your claim.
Yes, you...
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Winter Truck Accidents in Idaho: Why They Are So Legally Complex
Winter truck accidents in Idaho are not only common. They are legally complex. Snow, ice, and fog frequently blanket the state’s highways, especially in mountainous and rural areas, leading to serious collisions involving commercial trucks. These crashes often result in severe injuries and raise complicated questions about liability. At The Law Firm...
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Why Uninsured Motorist Cases Often Settle Faster in Idaho
While it is frustrating to be injured by a driver without insurance or without enough insurance, Idaho law sets requirements that typically make claims against your own insurance company go more smoothly than claims against another driver’s insurer. Uninsured motorist (UM) claims in Idaho, tend to resolve more quickly than traditional third-party...
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What is the Cap on Non-Economic Damages in Idaho?
Understanding Idaho’s cap on non-economic damages is crucial for injury victims. While your compensation for pain and suffering is limited, you can still fully recover economic losses, such as medical bills and lost wages, which are uncapped.
In Idaho, non-economic damages in personal injury and...
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Understanding the True Cost of a Drunk Driving Injury in Idaho
Understand your local laws and deadlines for filing injury claims; they vary by state and can greatly impact your chances of receiving compensation. Being informed empowers you to act swiftly and effectively.
Drunk driving accidents in Idaho leave more than just physical scars. DUI accidents...
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Guide to Truck Accident Liability in Idaho
Key Takeaways
- Idaho follows a fault-based system with a 50% comparative negligence bar, meaning you can recover damages only if you are less than 50% at fault.
- Truck accident claims often involve multiple liable parties, including the driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, maintenance...
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- Truck accident claims often involve multiple liable parties, including the driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, maintenance...
Put Down the Phone: Why 2009 Changed Everything for Distracted Drivers and Pedestrians
Please put down the phone. I mean device. Yes, I am old.
My 30 years as a lawyer helping victims of motor vehicle accidents informs me that distracted drivers cause most motor vehicle accidents, and motor vehicle accidents can devastate the lives of the victims and their families. I...
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