// JURISDICTION / IL
Truck claims
in Illinois.
Illinois uses modified comparative negligence — recovery is barred if you are more than 50% at fault. Otherwise, damages are reduced by your share of fault.
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Illinois has a 2-year deadline. Evidence disappears in days.
2 years
Two years from the date of injury under 735 ILCS 5/13-202.
Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
Illinois uses modified comparative negligence — recovery is barred if you are more than 50% at fault. Otherwise, damages are reduced by your share of fault.
Maximum recovery
No general cap on compensatory damages following Lebron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.
Pre-suit notice
Claims against state employees require filing with the Illinois Court of Claims; one-year notice often required for local public entities under 745 ILCS 10/8-102.
735 ILCS 5/13-202
Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.
State practice
Chicago is a major freight rail and trucking hub. Heavy commercial traffic on I-80, I-90, I-55, and I-94. IL DOT and state police commercial enforcement is active.
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