We receive a lot of questions regarding personal injury related statute of limitations for Missouri and Illinois. Keeping in mind that each and every case is dependent on many different variables, below we have listed Missouri and Illinois civil statutes of limitations. This is to be used as general information only and should not dissuade you from seeking counsel for your individual situation.
Most of the Missouri civil statutes of limitations are in Title 35 (XXXV), Chapter 516 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. Most Illinois civil statutes can be found on the Illinois General Assembly website.
Missouri
Personal Injury, 5 years
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516-120.4
Product Liability, 5 years
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516-120.4
Wrongful Death, 3 years
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 537-100
Illinois
Medical Malpractice, 2 years after knowledge of injury (or should have known)
735 ILCS 5/13-212
Personal Injury, 2 years
735 ILCS 5/13-202
Products Liability, 12 years from the date of first sale, or 10 years from the date of the first sale to initial user, whichever expires earlier.
735 ILCS 5/13-213(b)
Personal Property Damage, 5 years
735 ILCS 5/13-205
Wrongful Death, 2 years of death
740 ILCS 180/2
We hope this clarifies some of the questions you may have regarding your potential or ongoing Missouri or Illinois Personal Injury case.
If you believe you have a personal injury claim or lawsuit please contact St Louis Personal injury lawyer Ben Sansone immediately to discuss your potential claim, as once the statue of limitations runs, your claim is forever barred.
