Illinois generally has a two-year time limit to file a personal injury suit, but the law extends the statute of limitations for minor children under 18 and contains other exceptions that might apply to your situation. Children injured in car accidents and other types of traffic accidents can file a lawsuit up to two years after their 18th birthday.
This time limit applies to most child injuries, except medical malpractice. If your child suffered a birth injury or other injury as a result of medical error or negligence, your child must file a lawsuit within eight years of the date of injury or before their 22nd birthday.
Further, there are shorter time limits in cases with certain defendants, so it is best to consult with an attorney ASAP. Please call us to see whether one of the exceptions to the statute of limitations applies to your case.