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 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 is mandatory statewide
- 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 requires disclosure of expert witnesses, their opinions, and bases for opinions. Controlled expert witnesses must be disclosed with specific detail about testimony.
What are Cook County personal injury procedures?
Cook County Law Division has case management orders, mandatory settlement conferences, and specific 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 requires an affidavit by a qualified health professional attesting to meritorious cause within 90 days of filing. Prepare supporting medical exhibits.
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