Available 24/7As your local injury law firm, we take our responsibility to the people of Idaho Falls seriously. If you were injured in a car accident that was not your fault, a car accident lawyer from Sargent Law Firm can provide you with personalized legal representation as we seek the damages you are entitled to.
Call us today for a free case evaluation. An Idaho Falls personal injury lawyer from our legal team is ready to advocate for your rights. We are committed to making a difference in your life by giving your case the personalized attention it deserves.
Fighting for Idaho Falls Car Accident Survivors
We know you are under a great deal of stress right now: you have been seriously injured, you might not be able to work, bills are piling up, and the legal process for seeking fair compensation is often complex and burdensome. That is why our firm exists.
At Sargent Law Firm, we are proud to apply our experience, grit, and compassion to every case. Our team can work with you to:
Investigate Your Accident and Devise a Strategy
First, we learn all there is to know about your case. Our firm can accomplish this by speaking to you at length about the crash, collecting documentary evidence, interviewing other involved parties, and hiring experts to testify on your behalf.
As we gather this information, we will start figuring out the best way to:
- Find and contact the at-fault party
- Calculate the right amount of compensation to cover your losses
- Make sure that neither the at-fault party nor the insurer gets away with paying less than you deserve
Get You Medical Care in Idaho Falls
If you have yet to find a doctor you are satisfied with, our team can help. We have a vast network of medical providers we can recommend to clients needing care. Furthermore, if you are not sure you can pay for your care, we can find a way to get you treatment as you wait for a settlement.
Seek Compensation From the Car Insurance Company
In Idaho, all drivers must carry car insurance. In other words, the person who hit you likely has a policy that will cover everything you lost because of their carelessness. We can pursue that money for you by:
- Negotiating with the insurer for a settlement. In this scenario, we sit down with the insurer’s representatives and work with them to develop a settlement amount that meets your needs.
- Preparing to go to court. Insurers often want to avoid the courtroom, so if they see us getting ready for a trial, they might be more willing to negotiate.
- Fighting for a jury award. If getting a pretrial settlement is not possible, we can go to court on your behalf. You do not have to present your case; we do that for you.
Start Pursuing Your Accident Injury Damages Today
Sargent Law Firm wants you to know that while you have the right to seek damages after a car crash, this right is finite. Under CCP § 335.1, you must begin a legal action within two years of the collision. Otherwise, Idaho state law will probably not recognize your case.
An Idaho Falls car accident lawyer from Sargent Law Firm is waiting to evaluate your case at no charge and help you launch a legal action for fair compensation before the deadline expires. Call us now to get started.
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Schedule NowCar Accident Damages and Their Impact on Your Life
When you think of recovering compensation for a car accident, your first thought may be reimbursement for your financial losses and expenses. Our firm can certainly help you recover the money you need to:
- Pay medical costs
- Replace damaged property
- Make up for lost wages
- Support your family for as long as you are unable to work, even (and especially) if you can never hold a job again
Non-economic Damages Related to Your Car Crash
There is another kind of compensation that you should consider when filing a legal action: non-economic damages. This refers to the physical and mental suffering you would not have had to endure if the liable party had followed the rules.
Non-economic damages are just as crucial as economic damages. They include:
- Disabling injuries, which can range from broken bones to catastrophic injuries
- Physical pain and suffering
- Psychological distress and trauma
- Loss of quality of life
How Do Car Crashes Happen in Idaho Falls?
There are multiple answers to this question. All are vital to consider, as they can significantly impact your case. Consider the following:
There Are Many Possible Liable Parties in Car Accident Cases
It may be simple enough for you to get in your car and hit the road, but there is a lot more to it than that. You have to:
- Trust that the company that built the vehicle did so correctly and will let you know if any part of it is defective
- Share the road with drivers who may decide to put your safety at risk by breaking the law or behaving recklessly
- Take your car to the mechanic regularly and trust that the team there will do their due diligence, let you know about any issues, and apply appropriate remedies to all problems
- Depend on the local government to maintain the roads and respond promptly to any complaints about roadway hazards
- Rely on the integrity of the companies hired by the local government to do road maintenance work for them, such as trimming foliage and repaving streets
It only takes one mistake from one of the parties listed above to cause an auto accident.
Some Collisions Have More Than One Liable Party
For example, say that a driver is speeding and, when they try to stop, realize that their brake has malfunctioned. Is the resulting crash the driver’s fault for speeding, or is it the manufacturer’s fault for selling a defective brake? If they are both at fault, how much liability do you assign to each of them—in other words, how much compensation do they each owe you?
Such questions rarely have straightforward answers. We can help get to the truth of the matter by investigating your case and carefully scrutinizing the available evidence.
Some Liable Parties in Idaho Falls Are Difficult to Find
A hit-and-run accident is one where the at-fault driver flees the scene before the police arrive and without trying to assist the injured driver. How can you sue the liable party for damages if that party abandoned you without a trace?
In cases like this, we do our best to locate the hit-and-run driver so you can sue them for damages. If the at-fault party cannot be found, we can also work with you to get compensation through other means.
It’s free to speak with us and learn the value of your case today.
Call Us NowWhat About Other Types of Idaho Falls Traffic Accidents?
As shown on Page 9 of a report from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), car crashes have been slowly rising in the state since 2019. In 2022 alone, there were 27,661 collisions, which injured over 12,000 people and killed over 200.
While car accidents are unfortunately common, they are not the only type of collision that can cause injuries on Idaho Falls roads. Sargent Law Firm is also prepared to help if you were injured by:
Idaho Falls Truck Accidents
Trucks are very large and heavy vehicles that are owned, operated, and maintained by fallible human beings. Since trucks are so much bigger than your average car, a truck accident may be more likely to result in catastrophic injuries than other collisions.
Another danger in truck accidents is the type of cargo the truck carries. If it is flammable, toxic, or otherwise dangerous, the crash may result in even more extreme injuries.
Idaho Falls Motorcycle Accidents
On the other end of the spectrum are motorcycles, which are substantially smaller than most other vehicles. As a result, they offer little protection to riders, so a motorcyclist who gets hit by another vehicle or suffers a single-vehicle crash is at greater risk of severe injuries or death.
Idaho Falls Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians have just as much right to use the city’s roadway system as everyone else. Unfortunately, they are the most vulnerable roadway users and can, therefore, need significant compensation if a vehicle hits them.
At Sargent Law Firm, we are proud to help personal injury survivors of all kinds, whether they were driving a vehicle or going on foot at the time of the crash. Please call us at your earliest convenience to learn more about your rights.
Our Car Accident Lawyers Serve Idaho Falls With Integrity
For a free case review, call our office today. Our Idaho Falls car accident lawyer will treat you with the care and respect you deserve after having suffered an accident. We will not collect any attorneys’ fees until you receive compensation.
Let us handle the legalities while you focus on healing from your injuries.
