What you should do if you have been injured?

     First, do not delay. Delay can cause you to miss important dates or prevent you from collecting evidence that will otherwise be lost, such as photographs, witness statements, dispatch tapes, or store surveillance videos. If your personal injury case is against a governmental entity in Idaho, you likely have a 180-day time period to file a Notice of Tort Claim against the entity to preserve your right to sue. If your case is against a private party, you have two years to file a suit for personal injury damages in Idaho. If you miss these dates (also known as statutes of limitation), your ability to sue for damages evaporates, regardless of the merits of your claim.

     Second, do not speak with the insurance company until you have spoken with your lawyer first. Insurance adjustors typically audiotape all conversations and may attempt to have you make admissions that distort the facts in your case. Do not sign any release for an insurance company until you have consulted with legal counsel. Insurance companies will often try to settle quickly. They make money by undervaluing your claim when you are injured.

     At Filicetti Law Office, we will give you a free consultation. We will give you trust and peace of mind because we have been there. We are strong negotiators and litigators. Since our fees for settlement are typically lower than most attorneys, you keep more of your recovery. We help accident victims weather the storm. Call us today at (208) 388-0123.