Specifics of the Illinois Statute of Limitations

Following any type of accident that causes personal injury or damage, your focus is likely to be more on recovering and returning your life back to normal. If another party’s negligence was responsible for your losses, obtaining compensation can be extremely helpful. However, according to Illinois state law, under the statute of limitations, you only have a limited amount of time in which to file a claim seeking financial retribution from the negligent party.

With a qualified Chicago injury attorney of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., on your side, you stand a better chance of winning the full amount of compensation which you may deserve following your accident. Speak with our skilled lawyers today at 312-466-8200.

Limits for Personal Injury Claims

The statute of limitations varies from case to case, so it is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the time period in which you must file a personal injury claim for your specific situation. In Illinois, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is as follows:

• Medical Malpractice – two years from the date of discovery of the negligence/malpractice
• Personal injury caused by negligence – two years from the date of injury
• Product Liability – two years from date of discovery. Eight years from date of death or injury
• Wrongful Death – two years from the day on which the death occurs
• Neglecting to file a claim within the above time periods could mean that you do not get financial compensation or justice for your losses.

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