Every type of civil lawsuit is governed by a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is a time frame for when a lawsuit must be filed. If a lawsuit is not filed within the applicable statute of limitations, generally the claim is forever barred. This means that if a person was seriously injured by someone else, but did not file a lawsuit within the applicable statute of limitation, the injured person will never be able to recover any funds for his or her injuries. The statute of limitations even protects the person at fault’s insurance company. In Idaho, the statute of limitations for personal injuries is generally two years from the date of the accident. Some exceptions do apply, including an exception for minors. The two year statute of limitations will apply even if the injured person is still getting treatment from the accident. The two year statute of limitations will also apply even if the injured person is negotiating a settlement with the person at fault’s insurance company.
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