Were you injured by someone else in Idaho? Personal injury victims have the right to pursue compensation for the harm they’ve suffered against the party responsible for their injuries. However, this process is not easy, and it usually requires the assistance of a skilled lawyer to secure the compensation they deserve.
Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers has helped recover maximum compensation for injured victims for decades. Our efforts have culminated in hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients, which has allowed them to rebuild their lives after they suffered serious injuries in Idaho.
Call our law office today at (208) 418-0633 to schedule a free consultation.
How Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help Me After an Accident Involving Personal Injury in Idaho
After an accident someone else caused in Idaho, you might reasonably expect to be treated fairly by the party who harmed you and their insurance company. Unfortunately, many personal injury victims experience the opposite. Insurance companies may try to blame them for the accident, claim medical expenses are “unreasonable,” and settle the case for far less than it’s worth.
When you are already dealing with painful injuries, you don’t need the added stress of handling complex legal matters on your own. Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers has over 100 years of combined experience in personal injury law. Members of our legal team have been recognized by Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. We can help with every aspect of your legal claim, including:
- Evaluating your legal options during a free, no-obligation case review
- Investigating the accident to identify all the parties and factors that contributed to it
- Identifying, gathering, and preserving valuable evidence in your case
- Compiling information about the full extent of your damages
- Handling communication with insurance companies so you don’t say anything that could damage your case
- Monitoring case deadlines and taking prompt legal action
- Managing your insurance claim
- Negotiating for maximum compensation
Our Idaho personal injury attorneys will be with you every step of the way to answer your questions and guide you through the legal process. Contact us today for a free legal consultation with a knowledgeable Idaho personal injury lawyer.
What Is a Personal Injury?
A personal injury occurs when someone is legally responsible for another’s injury. While personal injuries can involve intentional conduct, most personal injury cases are based on the legal concept of negligence. Negligence is “the failure to behave with the level of care that a reasonable person would have exercised under the same circumstances.” A victim of personal injury has a valid claim when they can show the following legal elements:
- The defendant owed a legal duty of care to them.
- The defendant breached this duty of care.
- The defendant’s breach was the legal and actual cause of the victim’s injuries.
- The victim suffered harm as a result of the accident.
Personal injury cases seek to make the victim whole again by awarding them compensation for the losses they can prove. The defendant is responsible for paying these damages.
Who Is Responsible for Personal Injuries?
Under the negligence framework, various parties could be potentially liable for injuries to others. Possible parties we may investigate could include:
- Motorists
- Trucking companies
- Employers
- Property owners
- Government agencies
- Product manufacturers
- Dog owners
By determining all parties who contributed to your injuries, we can maximize compensation.
Types of Personal Injury Cases Our Law Firm Handles
Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers’s primary practice areas include:
Car Accidents
Every year, millions of people die or are injured in car accidents. Despite the term “accident,” many of these incidents are preventable as they are caused by factors such as:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Distracted driving
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Reckless driving
When someone else’s negligence is to blame for your injuries, you have the right to pursue full and fair compensation against them. Our lawyers can help demand it.
Truck Accidents
Cases involving truck accidents are often much more complicated than a typical car accident case because they may involve factors such as:
- Multiple liable parties
- State and federal regulations
- Extensive damages
- Intensive investigations
- Indemnification agreements
Because truck accident cases are so complex, it’s crucial you work with a lawyer who is experienced in handling these types of cases.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can occur for various reasons, including those that cause other types of motor vehicle accidents, as well as those specific to motorcyclists, including:
- Drivers who fail to look for motorcyclists
- Failing to check for bikers before switching lanes
- Making unsafe lane changes
- Following too closely
- Uneven road surfaces
- Road hazards or debris
- Auto part malfunctions or defects
An experienced attorney can thoroughly investigate your case to determine what caused the accident and who is at fault.
Dog Bites
Dog bites can cause serious injuries and lasting physical trauma. Our dog bite lawyers can hold careless owners responsible for the harm they allowed to happen.
Other Personal Injury Cases
Our law firm also handles personal injury cases involving:
- Brain injuries
- Bike accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Product liability
- Premises liability
- Slip and fall accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Wrongful death
Contact us today to explore your legal options.
What Compensation Can I Recover in a Personal Injury Claim?
Accident victims in Idaho may be able to recover compensation for their economic and noneconomic damages.
Economic damages compensation for financial losses you’ve suffered, such as:
- Medical bills
- Disability
- In-home nursing care costs
- Physical therapy
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Property damage
- Funeral expenses (in wrongful death cases)
Non-economic damages represent intangible losses, such as:
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
- Disfigurement
- Lost quality of life
- Loss of consortium
In some cases, punitive damages may be available, such as when the defendant acted intentionally or with extreme indifference to the consequences of their actions.
An experienced attorney can review your case to determine the available damages.
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
Every personal injury case is different. Various factors can affect the potential value of your case, including:
- The type and severity of your injuries
- Whether you suffered a permanent disability or impairment
- The impact your injuries have on your work
- The value of your economic damages
- The extent of your pain and suffering
- Who is responsible for your injuries and their insurance coverage
- Whether you contributed to the accident
- The circumstances surrounding the accident
- The type of personal injury case you have
- The strength of your evidence
The only reliable way to determine your case value is to work with an experienced attorney who can gather relevant information and assess it. Call us today to learn more.
We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All Personal Injuries
At Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers, we stand beside personal injury victims. We fight to recover compensation after our clients have suffered severe injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
- Amputations
- Neck and back injuries
- Arm and leg injuries
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Severe burns
- Broken bones
- Road rash
- Crushing injuries
- Nerve damage
- Disfigurement and scarring
We have extensive knowledge of personal injury claims and will fight for the compensation you deserve.
Can I Recover Compensation If I Was Partially to Blame for an Accident?
Yes, as long as you were not 50% or more at fault for the accident, you can still recover compensation for your injuries. Idaho uses a modified comparative fault system that apportions fault between the various parties who have contributed to an accident. Under this system, your damages will be reduced by your degree of fault, so if you’re found to be 10% at fault, your damages will be reduced proportionately by 10%.
What Is the Deadline for Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Idaho?
The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Idaho typically is two years. This clock usually begins ticking on the day of the accident, so you have limited time to take legal action. If you don’t file your lawsuit within this time, you can forfeit your right to recover compensation through the court system. Safeguard your rights by reaching out to an experienced personal injury lawyer today.
Contact Our Idaho Personal Injury Lawyers for a Free and Confidential Consultation
Were you injured in a car accident or other personal injury in Idaho? Parker & McConkie Personal Injury Lawyers can help. We are ready to investigate your case in-depth to determine who is responsible for your injuries and pursue fair compensation against them. Call our Idaho personal injury lawyers today for a free case review.
