How We Help After a Pedestrian or Bicycle Accident

​

People walking or riding are exposed to serious harm. We move quickly to secure evidence, deal with insurers, and protect your statements. Our team gathers medical records and bills, coordinates with providers, calculates wage loss and future care, and builds a demand that reflects the full human and financial impact. You get clear, straightforward updates, timelines, and honest expectations so you can focus on recovery. If the offer isn’t fair, we’re ready to file suit and press your case in court. Hablamos español.
 

Common Causes—Why Fault Matters
 

Failure to yield in crosswalks • Unsafe turns • Speeding • Distracted driving • Dooring • Passing too close • Red-light/stop-sign violations • Night visibility issues

We document liability so value isn’t a debate—it’s supported by evidence.
 

Evidence we secure

• Police report, 911 audio, dash/body-cam (where available)

• Scene photos: crosswalk/stop bars, lane lines, sightlines, lighting

• Vehicle, bike, and helmet/gear photos; speed/telematics when available

• Nearby video (traffic/surveillance/Ring) and witness statements

• Accident reconstruction and visibility/human-factors experts, if needed
   

Idaho Rules 

 

• Fault: Idaho uses modified comparative negligence. You can recover if your share of fault is less than the other driver’s; any recovery is reduced by your percentage.

• Deadlines (general guidance): Injury claims are usually about 2 years; property damage about 3 years; government-related crashes can require a notice within ~180 days.

• Deadlines have exceptions—ask us to confirm yours.

​

Special Circumstances

​

• Crosswalk cases: Right-of-way and driver duty to yield are central; we document signals, markings, and visibility.

• Dooring: Drivers must check before opening doors into the lane of travel.

• Hit-and-run: We pursue UM (uninsured motorist) benefits and work to identify the vehicle through video and witnesses.

• Road/visibility hazards: Sight obstructions, poor lighting, or signage issues can be relevant—fact-specific.

​

​

What To Do After a Crash 

​

• Get medical care; follow your provider’s instructions

• Photograph the scene: crosswalk, signals, roadway, vehicle/bike, injuries

• Save damaged clothing, helmet, and gear

• Collect witness names and contact info

• Avoid recorded statements without counsel

• Track bills, prescriptions, mileage, and missed work

• Call CRL—we take it from here
  Not legal advice; for emergencies, call 911.

 

Not legal advice; for emergencies, call 911.
 

Our Process 

​

1. Intake & Strategy — Review liability, insurance, and timelines; set the roadmap

2. Evidence & Records — Photos, video, black-box/EDR when available; medical records and wage proof

3. Valuation — Medical costs (past/future), lost income, pain and suffering, property losses

4. Demand & Negotiation — Data-backed demand; we handle the adjuster and push for full value

5. Litigation, if needed — File suit, conduct discovery, work with experts; trial-ready
   
    

Damages You Can Recover

​

• Medical expenses (ER, hospital, surgery, meds)

• Future medical care & rehabilitation (therapy, devices, follow-ups)

• Lost wages & diminished earning capacity

• Pain and suffering / loss of enjoyment

• Property damage — bike repairs/total loss, helmet/gear, phone, glasses

• Out-of-pocket costs (co-pays, Rx, mileage)

• Household/childcare services you had to hire

• Scarring & disfigurement

• Loss of consortium

• Punitive damages (limited, egregious conduct)

• Wrongful death damages (funeral costs, loss of support/companionship)

​

​

Property Damage Help

​

• Repair / Total Loss — Estimates, fair market value, diminished value

• Accessories & Upgrades — Lights, racks, computers—document them

• Helmet/Protective Gear — Include replacement costs for damaged safety gear

​

​

Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM)

​

If the at-fault driver has no insurance or too little, your UM/UIM coverage can help. We open and manage these claims so you don’t leave benefits on the table—even when it’s your own insurer.​​​​