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Whether traveling along I-15 or navigating downtown Boise, spending time on Idaho’s roads may take up many hours of your life. While it’s usually a normal daily event, when someone acts carelessly, your drive can end in an accident. If it does, our Idaho distracted driving accident attorneys can seek compensation for you.
Our Idaho car accident lawyers fight to hold negligent drivers accountable for the harm they’ve caused. At Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we put our hearts into our work so our distracted driving accident lawyers in Idaho can achieve real results for the people who need it. Contact us today for a free case review.
Why Choose Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers
For over a decade, our law firm has fought for injury victims. We act with compassion and dedication as we seek fair compensation for the losses an accident can cause. When you’re dealing with a recovery, you shouldn’t have to be burdened by a complicated legal process. Our personal injury lawyers handle the following:
- All necessary paperwork
- Communications with the insurance company and other legal teams
- Investigating and gathering evidence to support your injury claim
- Negotiating
- Taking your case to court if necessary
We will also answer your questions promptly, as we want you to be informed and supported throughout the progress of your case. You can hear more about our approach by checking out our client testimonials.
It’s free to speak with us and learn the value of your case today.
Call Us NowRecovering Compensation After a Distracted Driving Accident
Distracted driving accidents can lead to serious and life-altering injuries. These include:
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Internal organ damage
- Head trauma
Recovering from your injuries can mean time away from work, expensive medical bills, and physical pain. Our lawyers seek the maximum compensation for your injuries, fighting for a settlement that accounts for the issues you’re dealing with now as well as the ones you may have in the future because of the accident.
Compensation may be recoverable for losses like:
Medical Expenses
You can seek compensation for the medical costs related to your injuries, such as surgeries, doctor appointments, and physical therapy. Future expected costs, including long-term medical care, may also be recoverable. Our lawyers may talk to medical professionals to help determine the future losses you may experience.
Job Losses
An injury may keep you from returning to work while you recover. If your injury leads to a permanent disability, it may even mean that you are never able to re-enter the workforce. Fair compensation can account for lost wages, loss of job benefits, and diminished earning capacity.
Other Expenses
You may also have car repairs or replacement, gas and mileage to attend medical appointments, and home modifications to account for changed accessibility needs. These expenses may all be recoverable.
Non-Economic Losses
While the financial toll of your injuries can be substantial, it’s also important to account for losses that aren’t strictly economic. You may be able to recover compensation for such intangible losses as the following:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Lowered quality of life
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
Our attorneys in Idaho will fight for the maximum compensation available in your distracted driving accident case. Contact Sargent Law Firm Injury lawyers today to get started on your case.
If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed through an act of negligence, you need the highest level of legal representation.
Schedule a Free ConsultationDetermining Negligence Following Your Distracted Driving Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,275 lives were lost in 2023 due to distracted driving. Distractions that can lead to accidents while driving include such activities as looking at a smartphone to change the song it’s playing to eating and drinking while at the wheel. When your eyes leave the road or your hands come off the wheel, you are unable to pay attention or react to what is going on around your vehicle.
When a distracted driver causes an accident, your accident claim needs to prove that the other driver was inattentive. To do so, your lawyer will carefully investigate the accident and gather evidence that supports a claim of negligence.
Helpful evidence can include:
- Phone records to prove someone was on their phone at the time of the accident
- Surveillance footage from nearby cameras
- Eyewitness testimony
- Expert witness testimony, such as from an accident reconstruction specialist
- Police reports
While we investigate your accident, your only responsibility will be to see your doctors and follow their treatment plan.
Idaho’s Comparative Negligence
It’s important to note that Idaho follows a comparative negligence law. Under this rule, injured parties can pursue compensation as long as they are 49% or less at fault. Your lawyer will seek evidence that supports the fact that another party’s negligence contributed more to the accident than your own.
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Schedule NowIdaho’s Statute of Limitations
In addition to understanding Idaho’s negligence law, another important state law is the statute of limitations. In Idaho, you typically have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit.
Exceptions can apply, though, so it’s always best to discuss the timeline of your case with your legal team. Our lawyers will move to act quickly and will file within the legal deadline whenever it is possible to do so.
Affording a Personal Injury Attorney in Idaho
At Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers, our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay no upfront costs and do not owe us anything if we are unable to recover compensation.
If we do recover compensation, then our previously agreed fee is taken as a percentage of your settlement. We believe that everyone deserves legal representation, no matter their financial circumstances.
Contact Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers Today
Whether dealing with an aggressive insurance company that tries to deny your claim or needing to prove that the liable party was distracted, it can take a lot of mental fortitude and time to recover compensation. However, if you were harmed because of a distracted driver in Idaho, we can help. You can spend your time focused on recovering while we pursue fair compensation on your behalf. Our legal team will fight for your legal rights every step of the way.
Contact Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers today to get started with a free initial consultation.
