What are my legal rights if I was injured in an accident or because of someone else’s actions?

You have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against anyone who hurt you intentionally or because of negligence. However, you only have a limited period of time in which to pursue a claim.

Illinois law requires most injury claims to be filed within two years from the time the incident occurred.  You must also prove the required elements of an injury case, including that the defendant was unreasonably careless, broke safety rules or otherwise behaved wrongfully.

If you prove your case, you have the right to be compensated for economic and non-economic damages resulting from your injury.

See our page on How Much is My Case Worth? to learn more about the compensation you can expect in an injury case.