The statute of limitations is the time in which you have to file a lawsuit. When the statute of limitations expires on your case, you simply don’t have a case anymore. Statutes of limitation differ not only from state to state, but also in regard to the kinds of lawsuits involved.
In Illinois, the statutes of limitations for certain lawsuits, including suits against governmental agencies, are shorter than that for other types of personal injury cases. In general, however, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Illinois is two years, and the time begins from the date of the accident.  Of course, there are exceptions, and one of our experienced lawyers at Collison Law Offices can help you determine the time you have to bring your case.