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The short answer. In Illinois most injury claims must be filed within two years (735 ILCS 5/13-202). The trial court for DuPage County sits in Wheaton, at 505 North County Farm Road, #2015, Wheaton, IL 60187. To talk it through, send the form on this page and we will work to connect you with an attorney in our network.
Getting hurt rarely comes at a convenient time. You may be in pain, missing work and answering calls from an insurance company while trying to learn what you are owed. If your injury in Aurora was someone else’s doing, start with the basics below and go at your own pace.
Nothing on this page is legal advice, and NeedAnAttorney.net is not a law firm. It is a service that connects injured people with attorneys. The rules described here are quoted or summarized from Illinois’s own statutes so that you can check them yourself.
Before You Hire: Questions For An Aurora Attorney
Ask these in any first conversation:
- The date. Ask for the specific last day to file in your case. The general rule is two years (735 ILCS 5/13-202).
- Any ceiling. Ask whether any rule restricts the amount you could recover in Illinois.
- Your share of fault. Ask how a finding that you were partly responsible would change the numbers (735 ILCS 5/2-1116).
- The people. Ask who will be in touch with you and how quickly they return calls.
- The money terms. Ask how fees are calculated and which costs come out of a recovery.
Personal Injury Types of Cases
Premises Liability
Many premises liability claims are from a property owner’s duty to maintain a property in the way that does not endanger others. There are may ways a property owner can violate this duty.
- Broken Stairs
- Unlit alleyways
- Slippery Floors
- Surfaces that are uneven
- Places to receive burns
- Places to receive chemical exposure
- Dog bites
- and other dangerous conditions
Work Place Accidents
These types of personal injury lawsuits involve more that just a employee and employer. If you feel like your place of employment was negligent in some way, you might have a claim for compensation. These types of accidents can include.
- Slip and Fall
- Unsafe working conditions
- Unmaintained equipment
- Auto Accidents
- Death
- Electrical Hazards
- Occupational illnesses like COPD, contagious diseases, and asbestosis
- personal injuries at work
Wrongful Death
When negligence leads to fatal injuries, a wrongful death suit can help the surviving family members hold the negligent company, persons, and or person accountable for what was done. A wrongful death case can involve different types of compensation from other personal injury claims. After a fatal accident, family members can ask an attorney to review what compensation the surviving loved ones may have a right to. These types of accidents can include.
- Auto Accident
- Maritime Accident
- Drowning
- Electrocution
- Falls
- Helicopter Accident
- Fire
- Firearm
- and other types of wrongful deaths
Motor Vehicle Accidents
As long as the person that was operating the vehicle that injured you was negligent in some way, you can could have a claim for compensation. This can include.
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- 18 wheeler Accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Drunk Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Aggressive Driving
- and other types of motor vehicle accidents
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Your Own Share Of The Blame
Illinois lets you recover while your share of the fault is not greater than the other side’s. The source is 735 ILCS 5/2-1116.
You can recover if your share of the fault is 50 percent or less, and your award is reduced by your share; above 50 percent the claim is barred (735 ILCS 5/2-1116). Insurers often press this point first, so keep notes about how the injury happened.
Limits On What You Can Recover
The law of Illinois restricts limits on damages for injury. The state constitution restricts such limits.
Ask an attorney which special rules, if any, reach your case.
Filing Deadlines For Injury Claims
A lawsuit for most injuries in Illinois must be started within two years (735 ILCS 5/13-202). Extra time can be available for a child and in some other limited situations (735 ILCS 5/13-211(a)).
If someone died, a separate set of rules can apply (740 ILCS 180/2). Ask in your first conversation which date applies to your claim.
Insurance Limits To Know
Under 625 ILCS 5/7-203, an auto liability policy in Illinois must provide at least $25,000 for injury to one person, $50,000 for injury to two or more people in one accident and $20,000 for property damage.
When the other driver carries only the minimum and your injuries are serious, any other policy that applies becomes important. Before you accept a payment, ask your attorney to check for every policy that might apply, yours included.
The Court and Hospitals Behind an Aurora Claim
The Census Bureau lists Aurora in more than one county: DuPage County, Kane County, Kendall County and Will County. DuPage County’s 18th circuit court is listed in Wheaton, at 505 North County Farm Road, #2015, Wheaton, IL 60187. Kane County’s 16th circuit court is listed in Geneva, at 100 S. 3rd Street, Geneva, IL 60134. Kendall County’s 23rd circuit court is listed in Yorkville, at 807 W. John St., Yorkville, IL 60560. The Illinois court directory lists the 12th circuit court for Will County in Joliet, at 100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432. In Aurora, the Illinois Department of Public Health, EMS and Trauma Program list of trauma centers names Rush Copley Medical Center as a Level II trauma center.
Measured in a straight line from Aurora, the nearest Illinois acute care and critical access hospitals in the federal Hospital General Information file are Mercy Medical Center (listed by CMS as Presence Mercy Medical Center) in Aurora, 2.5 miles, an acute care hospital, then Rush Copley Medical Center (listed by CMS as Copley Memorial Hospital) in Aurora, 2.7 miles, an acute care hospital, then Edward Hospital in Naperville, 7.3 miles, an acute care hospital. Mercy Medical Center is at 1325 N Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506.
Road distance from Aurora is longer than a straight line. Wherever you were treated, ask for the full records and an itemized bill, and keep a list of every visit.
Further down the same list are Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva (8.9 miles) and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield (10.3 miles). The file lists 4 Illinois acute care and critical access hospitals within 10 miles of Aurora, 19 within 25 miles and 70 within 50 miles, all in a straight line.
The nearest places in Illinois that this site has pages for, by the same coordinates, are Naperville (6.7 miles east), Yorkville (10.0 miles southwest) and Bolingbrook (11.1 miles southeast). Chicago is 32 miles east of Aurora and Springfield is 154 miles southwest.
Making Your First Contact In Aurora
Start with the form at the top. It asks a few questions about the injury. NeedAnAttorney.net reviews your details and works to match you with an attorney in our network who may handle cases in Illinois. Using it is free, and it does not create an attorney client relationship.
Meanwhile, jot down the facts while they are fresh: date, time, place, who was there, what care you have had and what work you have missed. Save every bill and every message from an insurer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which other places near Aurora does this site cover?
By Census coordinates the nearest are Naperville, 6.7 miles east; Yorkville, 10.0 miles southwest; and Bolingbrook, 11.1 miles southeast, all in a straight line from Aurora.
How much can I recover for pain and suffering in Illinois?
Pain and suffering is proved by the facts of your case, so ask which rules, if any, apply to your claim. The bills, the missed work and the lasting effects drive the amount. The facts of your claim drive the amount.
How low can the other driver’s liability limits be?
The least an auto liability policy can provide is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for injuries, plus $20,000 for property damage (625 ILCS 5/7-203). A serious injury can cost more than the other driver’s policy pays. Keep the other driver’s insurance details from the day of the crash.
What is the nearest hospital to Aurora?
On the federal list the nearest Illinois acute care or critical access hospital is Mercy Medical Center (listed by CMS as Presence Mercy Medical Center) in Aurora (2.5 miles, straight line), then Rush Copley Medical Center (listed by CMS as Copley Memorial Hospital) in Aurora (2.7 miles) and Edward Hospital in Naperville (7.3 miles). In an emergency call 911; not every hospital has an emergency room.
Do I need to speak with the adjuster right away?
It is fair to say you are getting advice first. You can ask for questions in writing. An attorney can speak to the insurer for you.
Will I be charged for sending my information?
Nothing. The form costs you nothing. Most injury attorneys explain their fee before you decide. You decide whether to hire anyone.
How do I choose an attorney near Aurora?
Ask each attorney you consider whether they handle cases where you live, how you would meet and how the fee works. Compare more than one before you decide.
When does the time to file an injury claim run out in Illinois?
Within two years for most injury claims (735 ILCS 5/13-202). A child can have extra time, and so can a few other limited situations (735 ILCS 5/13-211(a)). A wrongful death claim follows its own rules (740 ILCS 180/2).
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