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The Law Office of Clay R Treese provides high quality legal services to the Southeastern Idaho and E

Proudly serving the Blackfoot community and surrounding areas, The Law Office of Clay R. Treese is dedicated to helping real people solve real problems. From personal injury cases to estate planning and criminal defense, we take the time to listen, explain your options, and fight for the outcome you deserve. Integrity, compassion, and dedication are at the heart of everything we do.

02/18/2022

Q: What do I do if an insurance adjuster calls me?

A:If you have an attorney and an adjuster calls you inform them that you are represented and they need to call your attorney. If you are not represented by an attorney carefully listen to what the adjuster is asking you and do not provide any more information than what is being requested as long as the request is directly related to the claim. Remember it is their job to save the insurance company money and they will use anything you say against you if given the opportunity.

02/12/2022

Q: How do I know if my case will go to trial?

A: This is where a crystal ball would come in handy. This is another tough question to answer. It is my experience that a small percentage of my cases actually reach trial. Usually the cases that head to trial are ones where the defense has woefully undervalued the claim or liability (who is at fault) is in dispute.

02/04/2022

Q: How long do personal injury lawsuits take to get a settlement?

A: This question is difficult to answer because there are so many variables involved. I have, on one hand, settled a case for over $1.2 million within months of the accident and, on the other hand, taken a minor impact soft tissue case to trial and my client was only paid after a jury verdict several years later. There is simply no way to know.

01/22/2022

Q: How long will it take to get my check after settlement?

A: In most cases a settlement check is received by the attorney within a week or two after the settlement papers have been finalized and executed.

Once the attorney receives the check it is deposited into an IOLTA trust account and the attorney can start cutting checks against it after the check clears and the funds are sitting in the IOLTA account.

01/07/2022

Q: What if I am partially to blame for the accident?

A: Idaho is a modified comparative negligence state. If the percentage of fault for the accident by the defendant outweighs that of the plaintiff then the Plaintiff recovers. However, the recovery will be reduced by the percentage the Plaintiff contributed to the accident.

12/17/2021

Q: What if I’ve experienced an auto accident where the other party does not have insurance?

A: Unfortunately, many drivers are uninsured. This is contrary to Idaho statutes, but there is no mechanism in place to keep these drivers off the road. You may be out of luck as most uninsured drivers are judgment proof because they have no unexempted assets a judgment can attach to. It is important to carry uninsured motorist coverage on your auto policy to protect you if you find yourself in this situation.

12/10/2021

Q: What is a statute of limitations?

A: The statute of limitations are statutes that limit the timeframe a claimant has to file a lawsuit over a personal injury. There are different statutes for different types of accidents and/or claims.

It is best to consult with an attorney soon after the injury to make sure you bring your claims timely and are not time barred in your recovery.

12/03/2021

Q: How do I collect evidence to build my case?

A: Clients can assist their attorneys in collecting evidence by taking pictures at the scene of the accident, and keeping a log of names and summaries of conversations, a list treating doctors, and/or anything they might think is important in their case.

11/19/2021

Q: What do I do after I’ve filed my case?

A: After a suit is filed the Plaintiff has 182 days to serve the Complaint on the Defendant. After having received the Complaint the Defendant has 21 days to file an Answer. The next phase is called discovery which can last from a few months to over a year.

After the evidence is obtained the parties are at the mercy of the judge finding an opening on the court’s calendar for the trial. Currently, because of the COVID pandemic, the court calendars are slammed and trials dates can be over a year out.

11/17/2021

We understand the inherent risk that every motorcyclist faces. At Clay Treese Law, we are here to help guide you through the process of receiving maximum compensation due to a negligent driver or poorly-maintained roadway.

Contingency Fee Cases only. Terms and Conditions Apply. Call or visit https://claytreese.com/contact/ for a free consultation.

11/12/2021

Q: How do I file a claim for a personal injury?

A: A claim is initiated by contacting the insurance company that insured the person or business that caused the injury and reporting the loss. Sometimes the insurance company is difficult to ascertain, but an experienced injury attorney has tools at their disposal to figure this information out.

Address

298 W. Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID
83221

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12087012933

Website

https://claytreese.com/

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Our goal is to provide you with the aggressive, personalized, individual attention that you deserve. We have a genuine interest in helping every day people deal with problems that are negatively affecting their quality of life. Let us help lift your burden and lighten your load.

When you come in our office for the first time, you will speak directly with Clay R. Treese – not a paralegal, secretary or associate. As your personal aggressive legal representative Clay R. Treese seeks to ensure that you receive all the rights, privileges and compensation possible. Remember…”When you mess with the bull, you get the horns!”