Case value depends on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, property damage, fault determination, and insurance policy limits. Minor soft tissue injuries may settle for $5,000-$25,000, while serious injuries involving surgery, permanent disability, or significant lost income often exceed $100,000. We provide free case evaluations to estimate your claim's value based on Idaho precedents and similar settlements.

First, ensure safety and call 911 if anyone is injured. Take photos of vehicle damage, accident scene, and injuries; exchange insurance information with other drivers; get witness contact details. Seek medical attention even if injuries seem minor—some symptoms appear days later. Contact Skaug Law at (208) 466-0030 before speaking with insurance adjusters to protect your rights.

Idaho's statute of limitations for auto accident injury claims is two years from the date of the accident under Idaho Code 5-219. Property damage claims also have a two-year deadline. However, it's best to contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence and begin the claims process while memories are fresh and evidence is available.

Yes. Idaho follows modified comparative negligence under Idaho Code 6-801, allowing recovery if you're less than 50% at fault. Your compensation is reduced by your fault percentage—for example, if you're 20% at fault for $50,000 in damages, you'd receive $40,000. Insurance companies inflate fault percentages to reduce payouts, so aggressive legal representation is critical.

Settlement timelines vary widely based on injury severity, treatment duration, and liability disputes. Simple cases with minor injuries and clear fault may settle in 2-4 months, while serious injury cases requiring surgery or involving permanent disabilities typically take 12-24 months. We don't rush settlements—we wait until you've reached maximum medical improvement to ensure full compensation.

If the at-fault driver is uninsured, you can file an uninsured motorist (UM) claim with your own insurance company. Idaho requires all auto policies to include UM coverage unless specifically rejected in writing. Your UM coverage pays for injuries and damages just as if the at-fault driver had insurance, though you'll need an attorney to fight your own insurer.