| Type of cause of
action |
Time in which lawsuit must be
filed from the date of accrual of cause of action |
| Personal injury
(generally) |
2 years |
| Personal injury to minors |
The Statute of limitations
begins to run on the minor's 18th birthday; then apply the Statute of Limitations for the
type of claim involved |
| Oral contracts |
5 years |
| Written contracts |
10 years |
| Personal injury
actions against the State |
Notice must be filed in the
Court of Claims within 1 year and suit filed within 2 years |
| Dram Shop |
1 year |
| Workers Compensation |
Notice to the employer of the
accident within 45 days of the accident, and a petition filed with the Industrial
Commission filed within 3 years |
| Action against
school |
Notice filed within 6 months and
suit filed within 1 year |
| Local public entity |
1 year |
| Chicago Transit
Authority |
Notice within 6 months and suit
filed within 1 year |
| Wrongful death |
2 years from the date of death |
