Posted on May 03, 2024 in Personal Injury

After people are injured in an accident, whether it is a car accident, a dog bite, a pedestrian accident, or a workplace accident, their thoughts are not usually on how much time they have to bring a lawsuit. This is especially true when the accident results in the death or catastrophic injury of a loved one.

Although thinking about how long you have to file a lawsuit after an accident may seem bothersome when you are dealing with the immediate aftermath of the accident, it is very important to do so right away. The amount of time you have to file a lawsuit or claim against an insurance company is not very long, and the longer you wait, the harder it can be to get evidence supporting your case. To learn more about this topic, read this blog and then get in touch with one of our Illinois personal injury attorneys for more help.

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