Drunk and impaired driving claims Idaho lives every year. When someone chooses to drive impaired and injures you or kills a loved one, you deserve justice and full accountability. Injury Claim Team connects victims with attorneys who pursue both the impaired driver and, where applicable, the establishments that over-served them.
Civil Claims Separate From Criminal Charges
A DUI conviction punishes the drunk driver, but it does not compensate you. A separate civil injury claim is how victims recover for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. A criminal conviction can also serve as powerful evidence in your civil case.
Idaho Dram Shop Liability
Under Idaho’s Dram Shop Act, a bar or restaurant that serves alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person or to a minor may share liability for the resulting harm — but strict notice deadlines apply. Acting quickly is essential to preserve this claim.
Punitive Damages and the Cap Exception
Idaho’s noneconomic damage cap does not apply when the harm was caused by conduct constituting a felony, such as aggravated DUI. Drunk-driving cases may also support punitive damages, which punish especially reckless conduct.
Injured in Idaho? Get a free, confidential case review. You pay no fee unless you win. Call 973-566-5599 — a specialist will reach out within the hour.
Why Choose Injury Claim Team for Your Idaho Case
Injury Claim Team connects injured Idahoans with experienced personal injury attorneys who understand Idaho law and local courts. Idaho gives most injury victims two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit (Idaho Code § 5-219). Idaho also follows a modified comparative negligence rule (Idaho Code § 6-801): you can recover as long as you are less than 50% at fault, with your recovery reduced by your share of blame. A noneconomic-damages cap applies in many cases (Idaho Code § 6-1603), though it does not apply where the harm resulted from reckless conduct or a felony. Our network attorneys handle the insurance companies so you can focus on healing — and you pay nothing unless they win.
Drunk Driving Accident Frequently Asked Questions
Nothing upfront. Our network attorneys work on contingency — no fee unless they win compensation for you. The case review is always free.
Idaho’s statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of injury (Idaho Code § 5-219), though claims against government entities can require notice within 180 days. Act quickly to protect your rights.
Under Idaho’s modified comparative negligence rule, you can recover as long as you are less than 50% at fault, with your recovery reduced by your share. Don’t assume you have no case.
It depends on your injuries, medical costs, lost income, fault, and available insurance. A free case review is the best way to understand your claim’s value.