Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury Legal Representation in Idaho
Pedersen Whitehead & Hanby is a dedicated legal practice serving clients across Idaho. With over fifty years of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, product liability, and wrongful death cases. We prioritize client needs by offering personalized legal strategies, transparent communication, and comprehensive case management. Our team conducts thorough investigations, collaborates with medical and technical experts, and leverages extensive courtroom experience to secure favorable outcomes.We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring accessibility to justice for all clients. Our philosophy centers on accountability, integrity, and unwavering advocacy for individuals harmed by negligence or corporate misconduct.
Services
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Insurance Bad Faith
Product Liability
Wrongful Death
Truck Accidents
Auto Accidents
Medical Device Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined legal experience in Idaho personal injury cases.
- Our attorneys provide free initial consultations and work on a contingency fee basis.
- We maintain a client-first approach with personalized case management and transparent communication.
- Our team collaborates with medical and technical experts to build robust cases.
- We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients through settlements and verdicts.
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured by negligence in accidents, including car crashes, slip-and-falls, and construction incidents. Our attorneys prove liability, calculate damages, and negotiate with insurers to secure compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With courtroom experience, we litigate when settlements fail to meet client needs.
Medical Malpractice
Our team handles surgical errors, medication mistakes, and misdiagnoses cases. We collaborate with medical experts to demonstrate substandard care, document long-term impacts, and pursue compensation for victims of healthcare provider negligence across Idaho.
Insurance Bad Faith
We challenge insurers who unreasonably deny, delay, or underpay claims. Our attorneys prove bad faith practices through policy analysis, claims history, and legal arguments to recover owed benefits plus punitive damages when applicable.
Product Liability
We hold manufacturers accountable for dangerous products causing injury. Our cases address design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings while securing compensation for medical expenses and related losses from defective consumer goods.
Wrongful Death
We assist families in pursuing compensation for losses from preventable fatalities. Our attorneys prove liability in cases involving accidents, medical errors, or defective products while recovering funeral costs, lost income, and emotional damages for surviving family members.
People
Kenneth L. Pedersen
Attorney
With decades of experience, Kenneth L. Pedersen specializes in mass tort litigation and personal injury cases. He has secured significant verdicts, including a $1.2 million award in a federal vaccine injury case.
Jarom Whitehead
Attorney
Jarom Whitehead focuses on personal injury, product liability, and insurance bad faith cases. He handles complex litigation involving auto accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products across Idaho.
Michael Hanby
Attorney
Michael Hanby advocates for clients in personal injury and insurance disputes. He graduated cum laude from Boise State University and earned his J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law.
Dan Knowlton
Attorney
Dan Knowlton represents clients in catastrophic injury cases from auto accidents and defective products. He focuses on southern Idaho, advocating for victims of negligence and insurance misconduct.
Kelsie Kirkham
Attorney
Kelsie Kirkham transitioned from prosecuting domestic violence cases to civil litigation. She specializes in medical malpractice and personal injury, combining courtroom experience with client-focused advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law does Pedersen Whitehead & Hanby specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, product liability, wrongful death, truck accidents, and auto accident litigation across Idaho.
How does the firm handle case preparation?
Our attorneys conduct thorough investigations, collaborate with medical experts, and utilize advanced technology to build strong cases for our clients.
What is the contingency fee basis?
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no upfront fees and only pay legal fees if we successfully recover compensation.
Does the firm offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to evaluate your case and discuss potential legal strategies tailored to your situation.
How does the firm approach insurance bad faith cases?
We aggressively pursue insurance bad faith claims by proving unreasonable claim denials or delays while ensuring clients receive rightful compensation.
What makes the firm's attorneys qualified?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience, a history of successful verdicts, and specialized knowledge in complex personal injury and litigation matters.
