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// JURISDICTION / ID

Truck claims
in Idaho.

Idaho follows modified comparative negligence — recovery is barred if you are 50% or more at fault. Below that, damages are reduced by your share of fault.

// HIGH URGENCY · ACT NOW

Idaho has a 2-year deadline. Evidence disappears in days.

01// STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

2 years

Two years from the date of injury under Idaho Code § 5-219.

02// FAULT SYSTEM

Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)

Idaho follows modified comparative negligence — recovery is barred if you are 50% or more at fault. Below that, damages are reduced by your share of fault.

03// DAMAGE CAPS

Maximum recovery

Non-economic damages capped at approximately $400,000 (inflation-adjusted) under Idaho Code § 6-1603.

04// NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Pre-suit notice

Notice of tort claim against governmental entities required within 180 days under Idaho Code § 6-906.

05// KEY STATUTE

Idaho Code § 5-219

Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.

06// TRUCK-SPECIFIC NOTES

State practice

I-84, I-86, and I-15 carry significant freight. Mountain passes raise winter-driving and chain-law issues familiar to local courts.

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