{"id":270,"date":"2015-03-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seidmanlaw-net.lawblogger.net\/blog\/how-long-do-i-have-to-file-my-illinois-car-accident-lawsuit\/"},"modified":"2022-06-29T17:09:55","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T22:09:55","slug":"how-long-do-i-have-to-file-my-illinois-car-accident-lawsuit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seidmanlaw.net\/blog\/how-long-do-i-have-to-file-my-illinois-car-accident-lawsuit\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do I Have to File My Illinois Car Accident Lawsuit?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Firm News<\/a> | March 13, 2015<\/p>\n

Illinois currently has a statute of limitations on personal injury claims of two years. Generally, that is understood that you will have two years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit against a responsible party. Illinois also allows residents up to five years from the date of the accident<\/a> to sue for damage to their property.<\/p>\n

Although you have two years to file your personal injury claim, you should not wait until the 23rd month before taking action. In fact, there are some steps you should do immediately. Depending on how badly you were injured, you should consider taking photographs of the accident scene before the vehicles are moved. You should also consider interviewing any available witnesses who might have seen the accident occur. Additionally, you should request a copy of the police accident report just as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

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