Statute of Limitations
- 2 years with Discovery Rule. (§657-7 – Damage to persons or property)
- Medical malpractice – 2 years with Discovery Rule, maximum SOL of 6 years from date of act. 6 year rule does not apply if malpractice was concealed by fraud. Minors have until age ten or within 6 years, whichever is longer. (§657-7.3 – Medical torts; limitation of actions; time)
Damages Cap
- $375,000 cap for non-economic damages, with exceptions for certain types of damages, including mental anguish. (§663-8.7 – Limitation on pain and suffering)
Statute of Limitations
- 2 years from date of death. (§663-3 – Death by wrongful act)
Damages Cap
- $375,000 cap for non-economic damages, with exceptions for certain types of damages, including mental anguish. (§663-8.7 – Limitation on pain and suffering)
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more information »About Jonathan Rosenfeld
Jonathan Rosenfeld is a lawyer who represents people injured in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Jonathan has represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect throughout Illinois and across the country. Jonathan’s reputation as an aggressive advocate for the…
