Can I sue for a car accident in Illinois?

Which law covers a car accident claim in Illinois?

governing statute

735 ILCS 5/13-202

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Is Illinois a no-fault state?

who pays first

Illinois is an at-fault state, so there is no injury threshold to clear before you can sue: the claim is against the driver who caused the crash and their liability insurer, and the medical bills, the lost earnings and the pain and suffering all come from there. Liability cover is compulsory for every driver here. (625 ILCS 5/7-601)

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What happens if you were partly at fault for the crash in Illinois?

your share of the fault

You recover unless your share of the fault is greater than everyone else's put together. Fifty percent still recovers, fifty-one recovers nothing, and below the bar the award is cut by your percentage. (735 ILCS 5/2-1116)

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Across the country. 24 of the 51 states written up answer this the same way as Illinois. Compare every state →

How long do you have to sue after a car accident in Illinois?

limit

2 years

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Across the country. 25 of the 51 states written up answer this the same way as Illinois. The shortest is 1 year, as in Tennessee; the longest is 6 years, as in Maine. Compare every state →

How much can you sue for in Illinois small claims court?

small claims limit

$10,000

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