Idaho Truck Accident Lawyer FAQ

BAM Injury Law represents truck accident victims throughout Idaho. Attorney Kigan Martineau is licensed in both Idaho and Utah and handles commercial truck accident claims in Ada County, Canyon County, and statewide. Call (208) 923-1106 for a free consultation.

What should I do after a truck accident in Idaho?

Call 911 and get medical treatment immediately. Commercial truck accidents often produce severe injuries. File a police report and photograph the scene, including the truck's DOT number, license plate, and any visible cargo. Do not speak with the trucking company's insurance representatives before consulting an attorney -- they have adjusters on the scene within hours of a serious crash, and anything you say will be used to minimize your claim.

Idaho's statute of limitations for truck accident injury claims is two years from the date of the crash under Idaho Code Section 5-219. This is half the time Utah allows. Do not wait to call -- evidence preservation is critical in truck accident cases.

Federal FMCSA regulations require trucking companies to retain electronic logging device (ELD) data, but some data is only retained for six months. Black box event data recorders may hold crash data for a shorter window. Kigan Martineau sends spoliation letters immediately to preserve this evidence before it is overwritten or destroyed.

Idaho Truck Accident Evidence to Preserve

• ELD (electronic logging device) records showing hours of service
• Driver qualification file and training records
• Trucking company maintenance logs
• Dashcam footage from the truck cab
• Post-accident drug and alcohol test results

Contact an Idaho Truck Accident Lawyer

Call BAM Injury Law at (208) 923-1106 or visit 3597 E Monarch Sky Ln, Meridian, ID 83646. No fee unless we win. Kigan Martineau is licensed in Idaho and Utah.