Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys on Illinois Workers Compensation Claims – Part III: Statute of Limitations on Third-Party Cases
If you were injured while at work, or because of your work, you should contact a Chicago Personal Injury Attorney who specializes in Workers’ Compensation claims in Illinois. Personal Injury Lawyers can help you preserve evidence, which is a key factor in preparing your case. Your case must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.
The type of case you have and the identity of the parties responsible for your injuries will determine both the amount of timeframe within which you (along with the help of your Illinois Workers Compensation Attorney) are permitted to file a third-party lawsuit and the particular court in which you may file your case. This timeframe is defined as the Statute of Limitations.
In general, third-party cases must be filed within two years following an injury. However the time limit in your particular case may be longer OR shorter. For example, cases filed against municipalities, local public entities or the State of Illinois must be filed within one year following the injury. Cases against the Chicago Transit Authority require certain notices to be filed within six months. Chicago Personal Injury Attorneys can help you determine the statute of limitations appropriate to your case.
Some legal exceptions exist and should be discussed with a Chicago Personal Injury Attorney who specializes in Illinois Workers’ Compensation. Failure to file before the Statue of Limitations expires may cause you to forever lose any legal right to recover damages from a third party.
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