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Idaho Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Idaho. Find attorneys who understand Idaho law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Idaho Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Idaho vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Idaho's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 50% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Idaho follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover if you are 50% or m...
Damage Caps
Yes
$423,520 (2024, adjusted annually)
Idaho caps non-economic damages at $423,520 (2024), adjusted annually for inflat...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Idaho
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Idaho uses modified comparative 50 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Note: Your state has damage caps that may limit non-economic damages
Idaho Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Idaho Code § 5-219
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Idaho Fault System
Idaho follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover if you are 50% or more at fault. If less than 50% at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Idaho's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Idaho Code § 6-801
Idaho Damage Caps
Idaho caps non-economic damages at $423,520 (2024), adjusted annually for inflation. Economic damages have no cap. The cap does not apply in cases involving willful or reckless misconduct.
Non-Economic Damages Cap
$423,520 (2024, adjusted annually)
Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment
Legal citation: Idaho Code § 6-1603
High-Risk Truck Routes in Idaho
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 84
Major east-west corridor through southern Idaho connecting Oregon to Utah with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 90
Northern Idaho route through the panhandle connecting Washington to Montana.
US Highway 95
North-south route through western Idaho with agricultural and logging truck traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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