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Illinois — Statute of Limitations

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2 years

Statute of limitations for medical malpractice

735 ILCS 5/13-202

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Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations in Illinois

The Illinois medical malpractice statute of limitations is set by 735 ILCS 5/13-202, which establishes a two-year window for filing a claim. This governing authority, found at the official Illinois General Assembly source, defines the time limit within which a plaintiff must bring an action against a healthcare provider. The law provides for specific exceptions and factors that may alter the standard deadline, all of which are detailed in the statute. A worked example below illustrates how this two-year period applies in a typical scenario. To estimate your own potential filing deadline, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the rule from the official source to your specific circumstances.

Governing authority

In Illinois, the statute of limitations rule is set by 735 ILCS 5/13-202. The verified packet cites 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm).

Deadline example

For a Illinois medical malpractice limitations check, use the verified limitations period from the current rule packet: 2 years. The authority packet cites 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (https://www.ilga.gov/Documents/legislation/ilcs/documents/073500050K13-202.htm).

Example inputs:

• Accrual date: 2024-04-25
• Filing date checked: 2026-04-25

Calculation:

• Start with the accrual date.
• Add 2 years.
• The example deadline is 2026-04-25.

This example is generated from the verified facts packet rather than freeform prose. Confirm tolling, discovery rules, and claim-specific exceptions before relying on the date.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the medical malpractice statute of limitations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.