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Every state is answerable for setting a time limit in which wrongful death cases must be filed. These time limits are called the statute of the boundary. In Illinois, the statute of limitations for wrongful death can vary reckon on the underlying cause of the death.

Civil wrongful death claims must be filed within the same timeframe constituted by the statute of limitations for the inherent case involved, or within one year from the date of the person’s death, whichever date is later. For example, if the case is such that the deceased person would have been able to file a personal injury claim had they lived, the wrongful death claim must be filed within two years from the date of the incident (which is the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Illinois).

Claims not made within the appropriate statute of demarcation will almost surely be dismissed and result in loved ones not being able to recover any compensation for their losses. If you have any questions about the time frames and deadlines related to a wrongful death claim in Chicago, please speak to a Chicago injury attorney as soon as possible.