Nampa Wrongful Death Attorney

A wrongful death can occur when a person dies as the result of another person or entity’s negligence. In such a case, the family members of the victim can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party in an attempt to receive a wrongful death settlement for medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages, lost future earnings, and certain other things such as loss of consortium or companionship.

Statute of Limitations for an Idaho Wrongful Death Claim

The statute of limitations is the amount of time the family has to bring a wrongful death claim and varies from state to state. In the state of Idaho, the wrongful death statute of limitations requires that a wrongful death claim be filed within two years of the date of the death of the decedent. While in most cases the court will refuse to hear the wrongful death claim if the two-year statute of limitations is not met, there are specific factors which can change or delay the running of the two years, therefore it is extremely important that you consult an Idaho attorney promptly following the death of your loved one.

Who Is Allowed to File an Idaho Wrongful Death Claim?

While every state has different wrongful death laws, in the state of Idaho the parties who may file a wrongful death claim include:

The spouse of the deceased
The children or stepchildren of the deceased
The parents of the deceased
Other blood relatives who were partially or entirely dependent on the deceased for financial support
The personal representative of the deceased person’s estate
Under Section 15-1-201 of the Idaho Probate Code, other “heirs” of the deceased person’s estate

Wrongful Death Damages

As noted above, if you are one of the people allowed under Idaho law to bring a wrongful death claim, you may be entitled to medical expenses, lost wages, lost future earnings and funeral expenses. If a child of the deceased brings a wrongful death claim, he or she may be able to claim the loss of guidance from the parent and even loss of inheritance. The spouse of a deceased may be able to claim loss of companionship and loss of consortium.

Any family member could potentially claim loss of the reasonable value of household services provided by the deceased. The state of Idaho does not “cap” economic damages in a wrongful death claim as some states do. If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another person or entity, it is extremely important that you consult a knowledgeable Idaho wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.

An Experienced Idaho Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help

If someone you love was killed in an accident because of another person’s negligence in Nampa, Idaho, you need an experienced and compassionate Nampa wrongful death lawyer on your side. Your attorney can help you during this difficult time. While no amount of compensation could ever replace the loss of your loved one, it is important to know that you are not alone. You and your family should not be left with financial burdens in your time of grief. Call Nampa Attorney Joe Frick today for a free consultation and review of your case. He will fight aggressively for you and your family’s future. Call today!