Personal Injury Exhibits for Illinois Courts
Illinois personal injury litigation follows Supreme Court Rules 213 and 218 for discovery and expert disclosure. Cook County (Chicago) handles the largest volume of personal injury cases. This guide covers exhibit preparation for auto accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice cases in Illinois.
- Illinois's primary exhibit rule is Ill. S. Ct. Rules 213, 218.
- Personal Injury cases in Illinois e-file through Odyssey eFileIL.
- Odyssey eFileIL caps each uploaded document at 25 MB.
- The exhibit exchange deadline in Illinois is Per Supreme Court Rule 218.
- Common Personal Injury exhibits in Illinois include Police accident reports and Medical records and bills.
- ExhibitPrep stamps exhibits in the browser, so case files never leave the computer.
Before you file
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Some guidance has not been verified against current official sources. A citation supports only its stated claim and scope. Compare the finished PDF with current court instructions and orders in your case. Follow the filing review checklist.
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Illinois Quick Reference
| E-Filing System | Odyssey eFileIL ↗ |
| File Size Limit | 25 MB |
| Exchange Deadline | Per Supreme Court Rule 218 |
| Primary Rule | Ill. S. Ct. Rules 213, 218 |
Common Personal Injury Exhibits in Illinois
Illinois Personal Injury Tips
- 1Supreme Court Rule 213 governs expert witness disclosure
- 2Rule 218 sets pretrial and trial procedures
- 3Cook County Law Division has specific procedures
- 4Illinois uses modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
- 5Medical malpractice has certificate of merit requirement
- 6eFileIL e-filing is mandatory in civil cases unless an exception or exemption applies
- 7Bates stamp all medical records for deposition use
Common Personal Injury Filing Mistakes in Illinois
Personal Injury Exhibits in Illinois: FAQ
What are Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213 requirements?
Rule 213(f) requires a party, upon written interrogatory, to disclose a controlled expert witness's subject matter, opinions and the bases for them. Controlled expert witnesses must be disclosed with specific detail about testimony.
What are Cook County personal injury procedures?
Cook County Law Division cases proceed under case management orders, so check your assigned judge's orders for settlement conferences and exhibit exchange deadlines. Check your assigned judge's standing orders.
How do I organize medical records for Illinois injury cases?
Organize chronologically by provider and date of service. Include all treatment records, diagnostic studies, and billing. Create a medical timeline exhibit.
What is the Illinois comparative negligence standard?
Illinois uses modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. Document comparative fault carefully - plaintiff recovery is reduced by fault percentage, barred if 51%+ at fault.
What certificate of merit is required for Illinois malpractice cases?
Illinois generally requires a health professional's affidavit attached to the complaint in a malpractice action, and where a statute of limitations prevented consultation the certificate and written report are due within 90 days after the filing of the complaint. Prepare supporting medical exhibits.
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