Illinois Legal Deadlines
Verified filing deadlines under Illinois law. Every entry cites the official statute — click the section number to read the law itself.
Injury & Accident
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Car Accident | 2 yrs | 735 ILCS 5/13-202 |
| Defamation | 1 yr | 735 ILCS 5/13-201 |
| Dog Bite | 2 yrs | 510 ILCS 5/16 (Animal Control Act, strict liability); SOL: 735 ILCS 5/13-202 |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 yrs | 735 ILCS 5/13-212(a) |
| Personal Injury | 2 yrs | 735 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/13-202 |
| Slip and Fall | 2 yrs | 735 ILCS 5/13-202 |
| Wrongful Death | 2 yrs | 740 ILCS 180/2 |
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Debt & Collections
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Debt | 5 yrs | 735 ILCS 5/13-205 |
| Medical Debt | 5 yrs | 735 ILCS 5/13-205 |
Consumer
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 10 yrs | 735 ILCS 5/13-206 |
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Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed Illinois attorney.