Illinois Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance
Statute of Limitations
2 years from discovery, 4-year repose
Discovery Rule
2 years from discovery
Damage Cap
None
Key Statute
IL medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.
Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in Illinois
The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in Illinois:
- Minors: 8 years from act, max age 22
- Fraudulent concealment: 5 years
- Certificate of merit required
Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in Illinois
Verdict
$11.2M
Delayed sepsis treatment
Antibiotics given seven hours after sepsis criteria were met; bilateral amputations.
Verdict
$4.05M
Wrong-level spinal fusion
Fusion performed one level above the herniation; revision required.
New research notes are added to this archive as courts publish additional decisions.
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