Time is of the essence when it comes to filing a personal injury claim involving an Illinois government entity. A government entity can include:
- counties
- townships
- municipalities
- municipal corporations
- school districts
- park districts
- fire protection districts
- sanitary districts
State-governed entities such as state troopers or state parks are also considered government entities.With personal injury claims against government entities in Illinois you typically have 1 year from the date of injury in which to file your claim. Depending on which branch of government or office you are dealing with, this time limit may be shortened to as little as 30 days. This is why it’s important to file your claim as soon as possible to avoid denial because of expiration of the statute of limitations.Filing immediately also gives you the benefit of having all the details of the accident fresh in your mind. This will make it easier to collect evidence and obtain clearer witness statements to help support your injury claim. Adjusters and the court also see timely filing of your claim as more proof of a legitimate injury – after all, if you waited so long to file, was it really that bad?Filing a personal injury claim against a government entity is a serious process which is often difficult to do alone. Our article explains some of the basics, but for complete assistance in the claims process, you should talk to a Chicago personal injury lawyer. An experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer at The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. is available to help with your claim regardless if it involved a government entity or not. Contact us today for a free case evaluation. (312) 263-1080
