Inputs you need for Damages Allocation in Idaho
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Published April 15, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
Inputs you will need
Run this scenario in DocketMath using the Damages Allocation calculator.
Damages allocation is only as good as the inputs you feed into DocketMath (damages-allocation). For Idaho (US-ID), your starting point for the timeline/SOL check is the general statute of limitations. Based on the jurisdiction data provided, no claim-type-specific sub-rule was found, so the default/general period applies.
Before you run the calculator, gather the items below and record them consistently (same currency, same damages categories, and the same “past” damages time window—so your totals reconcile).
Core damages inputs
Allocation / attribution inputs
Timing inputs (Idaho default SOL)
Note: The jurisdiction dataset provided identifies a general SOL period of 2 years under Idaho Code § 19-403. No claim-type-specific exception sub-rule was found in the provided jurisdiction data, so the general/default period is the one to apply for this calculator run.
Optional sanity-check inputs (useful for clean outputs)
Friendly reminder: This checklist is practical for using the tool and organizing data. It’s not legal advice—when in doubt, verify dates and categories against the specific case facts and your counsel’s guidance.
Where to find each input
DocketMath works best when each input can be traced back to a document, report, or defined data field. Use this table to standardize your sources and confirm consistency.
| Input | Typical place to find it | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Economic damages amount | Medical bills summaries, payroll/wage records, receipts, expert reports | The total is for the same injury window you’ll reference in allocation |
| Non-economic damages amount | Demand packages, expert narrative, settlement valuation worksheets | The non-economic number is consistent with your internal categories |
| Attribution weights/percentages | Fault/causation analysis memos; case summaries; deposition-to-theory mapping | Percentages sum correctly (often to 100%) in your dataset |
| Offsets | Prior settlement agreements, coverage explanations, internal ledger | Whether the offset is already included or must be netted separately |
| Injury/accrual date | Incident report, medical intake date, event date | The “start” date matches your chosen accrual rule for the workflow |
| Suit filing date | Court docket entry | Use the filing date (not service date), if that’s how your process is defined |
For Idaho timing, anchor your SOL check using:
- Idaho Code § 19-403 — 2 years general limitations period (default period for this workflow)
If your internal process already has “SOL status” fields, you can still run them through DocketMath to keep damages allocation and timing logic aligned—just make sure the underlying dates match.
Warning: If you feed a non-matching date pair (for example, using a service date instead of a filing date, or using a different accrual date than your theory), the output may look precise while reflecting a different legal timeline than you intended.
Run it
Once you’ve collected the inputs, run DocketMath → /tools/damages-allocation using these steps:
Enter damages components
- Input economic, non-economic, and any other categories you included.
- If the tool asks for a total, make sure it equals the sum of the components you entered (or matches your stated totals exactly).
Enter allocation / attribution data
- Add your weights/percentages for the relevant parties or causes of action as represented in your workflow.
- Confirm the allocation structure matches how DocketMath expects it (e.g., separate buckets vs. a single model).
**Enter Idaho timing inputs (SOL)
- Provide your accrual/injury date and your suit filing date.
- Apply the general/default SOL of 2 years under Idaho Code § 19-403.
Review the outputs
- Damages allocation results: confirm each category distributes according to your attribution model.
- Timing/SOL-related output (if shown): confirm the calculation uses the same 2-year period and the dates you entered.
Do a quick consistency pass
How changes in inputs affect outputs
Treat these as the main “levers” when iterating:
- Changing economic vs. non-economic amounts
- Updates the allocated totals by damages bucket, while leaving attribution splits unchanged (assuming percentages stay the same).
- Changing attribution weights
- Rebalances how the allocated damages are distributed across parties/causes/categories.
- Changing the accrual date or filing date
- Can flip SOL outcomes against the 2-year general limitation under Idaho Code § 19-403.
- Adding/removing offsets
- Usually changes net recoverable amounts without necessarily changing gross category totals (depending on your tool configuration).