About Kurt Holzer — Personal Injury Boise Attorney
Kurt Holzer has handled personal injury Boise cases for more than 30 years as a partner at Hepworth Holzer, LLP, one of Idaho’s most recognized plaintiff’s firms. His practice covers truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, car collisions, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and bad faith insurance claims across Ada County and the Boise metro. Holzer earned his law degree from the S.J. Quinney College of Law in 1992, served as Executive Editor of the Utah Law Review, and was named Idaho Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2011. He received Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Boise Plaintiff’s Injury Litigation in 2021 and 2023, and holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating sustained for more than two decades.
What Clients Say
Clients consistently point to Holzer’s deep knowledge of insurance defense tactics and his willingness to take cases to verdict when insurers lowball. Reviewers note he and his team communicate proactively at each stage of a claim. His background as a former Idaho State Bar President gives clients confidence that their attorney operates at the top of the profession.
Personal Injury Boise — Practice Areas & Services
- Truck Accidents: Holzer has secured multiple seven-figure jury verdicts in commercial trucking cases, including a $5,000,000 judgment against Advanced Heating & Cooling.
- Motorcycle Accidents: As a member of the BikeLaw network, Holzer brings specialized knowledge of motorcycle crash dynamics and Idaho’s shared-fault rules.
- Car Accidents: From rear-end crashes on I-84 to intersection collisions in downtown Boise, the firm handles all vehicle accident claim types.
- Wrongful Death: Holzer represents families throughout Ada County pursuing wrongful death claims when negligence costs a loved one’s life.
- Medical Malpractice & Bad Faith Insurance: The firm handles cases where providers or insurers fail their obligations to injured Idahoans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Idaho?
Idaho Code § 5-219(4) sets a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims. The clock starts on the date of injury. Missing that deadline bars your claim permanently, so prompt legal consultation is essential.
What does it cost to hire Kurt Holzer for a personal injury case?
Hepworth Holzer handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis — no attorney fees are owed unless the firm recovers money for you. Free consultations are available by phone or video call.
Where are personal injury cases filed in Ada County?
Most personal injury lawsuits in Boise are filed in the Ada County District Court at 200 W Front Street. Ada County recorded 31 motor vehicle fatalities in a recent reporting year, making it one of Idaho’s busiest counties for civil injury litigation.
Quick Facts: Personal Injury in Boise, Idaho
- Idaho Traffic Injuries (2023): 11,859 people injured in 27,679 statewide crashes — Idaho Transportation Department
- Ada County Fatalities: 31 motor vehicle deaths; 12 pedestrian fatalities — Idaho Transportation Department
- Filing Deadline: 2 years from date of injury under Idaho Code § 5-219(4) — Idaho Legislature



