Illinois · Personal injury
Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers and Laws
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The law
Illinois injury law in 60 seconds
Filing deadline
2 years
For most injury claims (735 ILCS 5/13-202).
Fault rule
Modified comparative fault (51% bar)
You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (735 ILCS 5/2-1116)
Car insurance
At-fault (tort) state
The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.
Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.
Case types
Rankings by case type
Open a city above, then narrow its ranking to the kind of case you have:
- Car accident lawyers
- Truck accident lawyers
- Motorcycle accident lawyers
- Rideshare accident lawyers
- Slip and fall lawyers
- Wrongful death lawyers
FAQ
Illinois personal injury questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois?
In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (735 ILCS 5/13-202). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.
What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Illinois?
You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (735 ILCS 5/2-1116)
Is Illinois a no-fault car insurance state?
Illinois is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.