How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit or Insurance Claim?

If you were injured in a truck accident in Illinois, you have two years from the date of your crash to file a lawsuit. This deadline is called a statute of limitations. Keep in mind that the statute of limitations is for the adversarial legal process. Many personal injury cases are settled before this in the form of an insurance claim. Ideally, your lawyer will have plenty of time before the statute of limitations to work on your claim and to prepare for a lawsuit, if necessary.