You can sue for damages if you have experienced a wrongful death or preventable injury. However, you do not have the right to sue forever.
If you wait too long, your right to sue will expire. This is because Illinois has limitations on injury claims. Therefore, you should take action as soon as an injury occurs to receive the money you deserve. Here is more about the time you have to file your claim.
How long do you have to file?
Personal injuries and wrongful deaths give you two years to file a claim. This begins the day that the injury occurred. In death cases, it starts on the day of death. Medical malpractice cases begin on different dates based on the circumstances of the case.
Why is there a time limit?
You probably are wondering why there is a time limit on how long you can sue after an injury or death. The biggest reason is that the longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to prove this case in court. This is true because evidence can become corrupt over time, people lose or throw away documentation and memories surrounding the incident can fade.
How can the discovery rule help you?
Sometimes, people do not discover an injury until years later. Fortunately, there is a discovery rule that you can use to get an extension for your case if you fall into this category.
You are a victim if you have experienced a wrongful death or preventable injury. You must take action to receive the compensation you deserve. Get the wheels turning on your case immediately. Otherwise, you could run out of time.