Every state is responsible for setting a time limit for how long injury victims have to file lawsuits against the alleged negligent party in their case. The Illinois personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the day an injury occurs. This means that motorcycle accident victims will have two years from the date of the accident occurs to file a lawsuit against any alleged negligent party. Failing to file a lawsuit within this timeframe could result in the victim being unable to recover compensation for their losses, regardless of how clear the fault of the other party is or how much loss the victim has incurred.