Uber and Lyft Accident Claims in Idaho
The insurance Idaho requires for Uber and Lyft drivers before and during a ride, how fault is shared, and the deadline to sue.
Short answer: Idaho's transportation network company law does not set separate coverage amounts for Uber/Lyft-type drivers; Idaho Code § 49-3708
| Uber and Lyft insurance | Idaho's transportation network company law does not set separate coverage amounts for Uber/Lyft-type drivers; it requires TNCs and TNC drivers to comply with all applicable insurance requirements in Idaho's automobile liability insurance statutes in Title 49 and Title 41. Source: Idaho Code § 49-3708 |
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| Minimum car insurance | Minimum liability amounts are $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people in one accident, and $15,000 for property damage (25/50/15). |
| Fault rule (comparative negligence) | Modified comparative negligence (50% bar). An injured person can recover only if his or her negligence or responsibility was not as great as that of the person being sued; damages are reduced by the injured person's share. Source: Idaho Code § 6-801 |
| Deadline to sue for an injury | A lawsuit for injury to a person must be filed within two years. The claim generally accrues at the time of the act or occurrence, and the period is not extended because of continuing consequences. Source: Idaho Code § 5-219(4) |
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FAQ
What insurance must Uber and Lyft drivers have in Idaho?
Idaho's transportation network company law does not set separate coverage amounts for Uber/Lyft-type drivers; it requires TNCs and TNC drivers to comply with all applicable insurance requirements in Idaho's automobile liability insurance statutes in Title 49 and Title 41.
What is the minimum car insurance required in Idaho?
Minimum liability amounts are $25,000 for injury or death of one person, $50,000 for injury or death of two or more people in one accident, and $15,000 for property damage (25/50/15).
Can you recover damages if you were partly at fault in Idaho?
Modified comparative negligence (50% bar). An injured person can recover only if his or her negligence or responsibility was not as great as that of the person being sued; damages are reduced by the injured person's share.
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury in Idaho?
A lawsuit for injury to a person must be filed within two years. The claim generally accrues at the time of the act or occurrence, and the period is not extended because of continuing consequences.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.