Category Archives: Personal Injury Claim Value

Pedestrian Injury Claim: What To Expect If Hit By A Car

Pedestrian Injury Claim

Car accidents involving a pedestrian injury after they are hit while walking frequently result in serious injury or death. Contrary to what you might think, however, the driver is not automatically responsible. Liability for a collision, whether it causes a personal injury or a death in Idaho is determined by each party’s conduct, not their […]

What is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

What is My Personal Injury Case Worth

“What is my claim or case worth?” Unsurprisingly, most injured clients ask that question. Falsehoods in the media often have people confused about what sort of monetary recovery they should expect.  This is true whether they are hurt in a car accident,  in an 18- wheeler crash or from any other negligent cause.  We have […]

Why is My Settlement Offer So Low? Avoid These Mistakes To Maximize The Value Of Your Injury Claim

Why is My Settlement Offer So Low

When you have been injured through the wrongful act of another, it is reasonable to want to maximize the value of your injury claim.  The available  monetary recovery will only fully compensate an injured person who is diligent in the injury claim process.  I  often talk with clients about a settlement offer they receive in […]

Calculating Lost Income In Personal Injury Cases

Calculating Lost Income In Personal Injury Cases

People with a claim regularly wonder whether they can recover their lost income in personal injury cases in Idaho.  Idaho law provides people injured in car accidents, through medical negligence, in a semi-truck collision or through other negligent acts, can claim compensation for a variety of injuries and damages they incur.  The compensation includes costs of medical […]

Dealing with the Damage to Your Car after an Accident

Dealing with the Damage to Your Car after an Accident

One of the things people need to deal with after being in a car accident is dealing with the damage to your car.  People want their car usable as soon as possible.  Generally, the first step in getting your vehicle repaired is to obtain an estimate of the total cost of the damages. While many […]

Figuring Out Pain and Suffering Damages in Idaho Injury Litigation

Figuring Out Pain and Suffering Damages in Idaho Injury Litigation

Figuring out the value of an injured person’s general damages claim- what is often referred to as pain and suffering–is the most difficult part of valuing a case  This is true whether you are talking about settlement or thinking about the jury’s task in setting the amount after trial. Economic losses like lost income or […]