Idaho Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Track statutory limits on noneconomic damages and calculate your potential recoverable amount.
Legal Nuances & Exceptions
Applicability
All Medical Malpractice Cases
Statutory Reference
Idaho Code § 6-1603
Exceptions to Cap
- Willful or reckless misconduct
- Felony actions
Idaho caps noneconomic damages at a base of $250,000, which is adjusted annually for inflation. As of recent adjustments, the cap is approximately $430,740. The cap does not apply to willful or reckless misconduct.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the noneconomic damage cap in Idaho?
Idaho Code § 6-1603 set a base cap of $250,000 in 2003, but it increases annually based on the Idaho Industrial Commission's average annual wage adjustments. It is currently over $430,000.
Can the Idaho cap be lifted?
Yes. The cap does not apply if the plaintiff proves the defendant acted with willful or reckless misconduct, or if the claim arises out of a felony.
Does Idaho cap punitive damages?
Yes. Punitive damages are capped at three times the compensatory damages award or $250,000, whichever is greater.
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