Idaho Statute of Limitations Calculator

Rules cited to Idaho’s statutes and case lawRules checked How we calculate

Fault rule50% barYou recover only if you are less than 50% at fault. The award is cut by your share.Idaho Code § 6-801
Filing deadline2 yearsPersonal injury. Wrongful death: 2 years.Idaho Code § 5-219
Minimum insurance25/50/15Per person, per crash, property. Idaho is an at-fault state.
Damage capsNon-economic cap appliesA cap on non-economic damages that started at $250,000 and is adjusted every July 1 for…Idaho Code § 6-1603

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Enter the date of the injury and this calculator works out the last day to file an injury lawsuit in Idaho. It uses Idaho’s general two-year deadline and the two-year wrongful death deadline.

The date it gives is the general rule. Exceptions can pause or shorten the clock, and claims against government agencies need notice far sooner. If your date is close, call a lawyer this week.

Idaho filing deadlines

Personal injury. The general deadline is two years from the date of the injury.

Wrongful death. Families usually have two years, counted from the date of death.

Minors. Most states pause the deadline for an injured child until the child turns 18, though medical malpractice and government claims often follow shorter rules. Check how this applies before relying on it.

Government claims. A claim against a city, county, school district or state agency usually requires a written notice of claim within months, long before the lawsuit deadline.

Idaho filing deadline questions

What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Idaho?

two years from the date of the injury (Idaho Code § 5-219).

Is the deadline different for car accidents in Idaho?

No. Car accident injury claims follow the same two years deadline.

How long do I have to file a wrongful death claim in Idaho?

Usually two years from the date of death.

What happens if I miss the deadline?

The court will almost always dismiss the case, and the insurer no longer has a reason to settle. A few exceptions can pause the clock, such as the injured person being a minor, so talk to a lawyer quickly if the date is close or has passed.