How long do I have to file a medical malpractice claim?
Stephen J. Phillips: There is no one-size-fits-all answer. It is typically two years in Illinois, but it can be shorter or longer depending on the circumstances, so contact a lawyer right away to protect your time.
Attorney Stephen J. Phillips · Medical Malpractice · 38-second answer
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There is no one size fits all answer to the amount of time that you have to file a medical negligence case in Illinois. Typically it’s two years, however there are circumstances where that’s shorter and there’s circumstances where that’s longer. It’s always best to err on the side of caution and contact a personal injury lawyer right away so that you can protect that amount of time that you have to file the lawsuit.
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