Frequently Asked Questions

Seek appropriate medical care, report the accident, preserve photographs and other evidence, obtain witness information, and keep copies of your medical and insurance records. Avoid giving a recorded statement or signing documents for the other party’s insurer before understanding how doing so may affect your claim.

You should promptly notify your own insurer as required by your policy, but use caution when speaking with the other party’s insurer. Adjusters may request recorded statements, medical authorizations, or early settlements before the full extent of your injuries is known. Consider consulting an attorney before providing detailed statements or signing documents.

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you do not pay an attorney fee unless you recover money. The fee arrangement and responsibility for case expenses will be explained in a written agreement before representation begins.

Many Idaho personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury. However, shorter deadlines and special notice requirements may apply—particularly to claims involving government entities—and other exceptions can alter the deadline. Contact an attorney promptly to determine which deadline applies to your case.

Possibly. Idaho follows a modified comparative-fault rule. You may generally recover if your responsibility was less than the responsibility of the person against whom you seek recovery, but your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

Depending on the facts of your case, compensation may include medical expenses, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain, disability, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. No attorney can guarantee a particular result; the value of a claim depends on the evidence, available insurance or assets, disputed fault, and the nature and duration of the injuries.

Every case is different. The timeline depends on the severity of the injuries, length of medical treatment, clarity of fault, available insurance coverage, and whether litigation becomes necessary. Some claims resolve within months, while disputed or complex cases may take considerably longer.

Not necessarily. Many personal injury claims are resolved through negotiation without a trial. If the insurer refuses to offer fair compensation, filing a lawsuit may be necessary. Even after a lawsuit is filed, the case may resolve through negotiation or mediation before trial.

A claim’s value depends on factors such as the nature and permanence of the injuries, medical expenses, lost income, future care needs, pain and limitations, strength of the liability evidence, available insurance coverage, and any fault attributed to you. An accurate evaluation generally requires reviewing the evidence and understanding the course of your recovery.

Mortimer Injury Law represents people harmed by the negligence of others, including claims arising from car and truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, unsafe property conditions, defective products, medical negligence, nursing-home neglect, and legal negligence. Contact us to discuss whether we can assist with your particular circumstances.