In Illinois, personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury or accident, while wrongful death claims have the same deadline from the date of death; exceptions apply, such as medical malpractice claims having a maximum four-year extension from the discovery of malpractice, and claims against the government requiring notice within one year of the accident to preserve the right to file a lawsuit.

Our referred attorneys typically handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay if we win, with fees discussed upon case acceptance; all litigation costs are covered upfront, ensuring no out-of-pocket expenses, and initial consultations are free.

If the insurance company alleges shared responsibility, exercise caution as in Illinois, compensation is barred if you're over 50% at fault; however, if less, recovery is possible albeit reduced by your assigned fault percentage, but your attorney will gather evidence to prove the other party's negligence while defending against baseless claims of your negligence.