If you have been hurt in a crash in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, or anywhere in North Idaho, one thing is certain: the at-fault driver’s insurance company is already working to settle your claim as quickly — and cheaply — as possible. Their adjusters are experienced. Their goal is to minimize what they pay you.
Before you sign anything, talk to an attorney. You may be owed significantly more than what is being offered.
Car and Truck Accident Cases We Handle
Not all accident cases are the same. At Goicoechea Law we represent victims of a wide range of motor vehicle crashes throughout North Idaho and Eastern Washington:
Car Accidents. Rear-end collisions, distracted driving, running red lights, and failure to yield are among the most common causes of serious injury crashes in Idaho. Whether the accident happened on a highway, a residential street, or a parking lot, if someone else was at fault you may have a claim.
Trucking Accidents. Crashes involving commercial carriers, logging trucks, and delivery vehicles often cause catastrophic injuries due to the size and weight of the vehicles involved. These cases frequently involve multiple parties — the driver, the trucking company, and the cargo loader — and require thorough investigation to identify all responsible parties.
Drunk and Impaired Drivers. If you were injured by a drunk or impaired driver, you may be entitled to both compensatory damages for your losses and punitive damages to hold the driver accountable.
Serious Injuries — Back, Spine, and Brain. Herniated discs, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) from collision impact are among the most life-altering consequences of motor vehicle accidents. These cases require experienced legal representation to ensure your future medical needs are fully accounted for in any settlement or verdict.
Wrongful Death. When a car or truck accident turns fatal, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship. These are among the most difficult cases we handle — and among the most important.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
A successful car or truck accident claim may include compensation for:
- Medical bills — past and future
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
The full value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the impact on your life and livelihood, and the available insurance coverage. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you identify every source of compensation and fight for the full amount you deserve.
Don’t Assume You Have No Case
Two situations deserve special attention.
Partially at fault? Idaho follows a comparative fault rule. Even if you were partly responsible for the accident, you may still be able to recover damages — as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not automatically barred from compensation. Do not assume you have no claim without speaking to an attorney first.
Injured on the job? If you were hurt in a car or truck accident while working — making a delivery, driving between job sites, or traveling for your employer — you may have both a workers’ compensation claim and a personal injury claim at the same time. These are separate claims with separate sources of recovery, and pursuing both can significantly increase the total compensation available to you.
Time Matters
Every day that passes after a serious accident matters. Evidence from the scene disappears. Witness memories fade. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. In trucking cases, electronic logging data and black box information may be lost if preservation is not requested quickly.
Idaho’s statute of limitations gives personal injury victims two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing that deadline means permanently losing your right to recover — no matter how serious your injuries.
Do not wait.
Free Case Review — No Fee Unless We Win
If you or a family member has been injured in a car or truck accident in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Lewiston, or anywhere in North Idaho or Eastern Washington, contact Goicoechea Law today.
Your consultation is completely free and confidential. We handle all car and truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Call 208.743.2313 or fill out our online contact form to get started.
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