Illinois Personal Injury Lawyers
Illinois sees over 1,200 traffic fatalities annually, with Chicago's urban traffic, interstate congestion, and suburban sprawl contributing to significant accident risk.
Illinois uses a modified comparative fault (51% bar) system for personal injury claims. The statute of limitations is 2 years. Bond Legal is licensed to practice in Illinois and has recovered over $500 million for injured clients nationwide. Free consultations available 24/7 — pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
How Illinois Personal Injury Law Works
Fault System
Modified Comparative Fault (51% Bar)
As of January 2023, Illinois shifted from pure comparative fault to a modified system — you cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault.
Source: 735 ILCS 5/2-1116 (amended 2023)
Statute of Limitations
2 years
This is the deadline to file a personal injury lawsuit in Illinois. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to compensation permanently.
Source: 735 ILCS 5/13-202
Damage Caps
No cap on compensatory damages in most personal injury cases. Illinois has no statutory ceiling on economic or non-economic damages, making full recovery possible for seriously injured victims.
Key Illinois Laws Affecting Your Case
Modified Comparative Fault (2023 Change)
735 ILCS 5/2-1116
Effective January 1, 2023, Illinois shifted from pure comparative fault to a modified 51% bar system. If you are found 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing. Cases filed before this date may still use the prior pure comparative standard.
Mandatory Auto Insurance
625 ILCS 5/7-601
Illinois requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/20 ($25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident bodily injury, $20,000 property damage). UM/UIM coverage is required to be offered but not mandatory to carry.
Wrongful Death Act
740 ILCS 180
Illinois' Wrongful Death Act allows the personal representative of the deceased to bring suit on behalf of the surviving spouse, children, and next of kin. There is no cap on wrongful death damages in Illinois.
Dram Shop Act
235 ILCS 5/6-21
Illinois' Dram Shop Act allows injured persons to hold bars, restaurants, and liquor stores liable for serving alcohol to an intoxicated person who subsequently causes injury. Damages are subject to an annually adjusted cap (~$91,000 for personal injury, ~$101,000 for property damage in 2024).
Joint & Several Liability (Partial)
735 ILCS 5/2-1117
Illinois applies joint and several liability only to medical expenses. For non-economic damages, defendants are severally liable only for their percentage of fault unless they are 25% or more at fault.
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Public Record
Notable Illinois Personal Injury Verdicts & Settlements
These publicly reported verdicts and settlements illustrate the range of outcomes in Illinois personal injury cases. They are from public court records and do not represent Bond Legal's case results.
Record verdict in a fatal semi-truck collision on I-94 involving a trucking company with repeated safety violations.
Verdict for a patient who sustained permanent brain damage due to alleged anesthesia errors during a routine surgical procedure.
Verdict against an intoxicated driver who caused a fatal wrong-way collision on I-88 involving multiple vehicles.
Settlement for a construction worker who suffered catastrophic injuries from a structural collapse at a Chicago job site.
Verdict for a pedestrian struck by a commercial vehicle while crossing in a marked crosswalk in Waukegan.
Important: The verdicts and settlements shown above are from publicly available court records and legal publications. They are presented for informational purposes only and do not represent Bond Legal's case results. Every case is unique — the facts, injuries, defendants, insurance coverage, venue, and applicable law vary significantly. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Gross amounts shown are before deduction of attorney fees, costs, and expenses. This is an advertisement.
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(866) 423-7724 — Free ConsultationWhat Makes Illinois Different for Personal Injury Cases
Illinois made a landmark change on January 1, 2023, shifting from a pure comparative fault state to a modified 51% bar system (735 ILCS 5/2-1116). Under the new rule, if you are found 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing — a dramatic change from the prior law that allowed recovery regardless of fault percentage. Insurance companies in Illinois are now more aggressively arguing contributory fault to push plaintiffs past the 51% threshold, making experienced legal representation more critical than ever.
Illinois had 1,241 traffic fatalities in 2023 (IDOT/NHTSA FARS), with alcohol-impaired crashes accounting for 399 deaths (32%) — significantly above the national average of 30%. Pedestrian fatalities (199) and motorcycle deaths (172) are concentrated in the Chicago metro area and along the I-90/I-94 Dan Ryan Expressway corridor, consistently one of the most dangerous highway stretches in the Midwest.
Cook County Circuit Court is the largest unified court system in the United States, handling hundreds of thousands of cases annually. Tort litigation in Cook County is known for being plaintiff-favorable compared to many downstate venues, though recent legislative changes and venue reform efforts have shifted some dynamics. Understanding venue selection strategy is critical in Illinois personal injury cases.
Illinois has no cap on compensatory damages in most personal injury cases — there is no statutory ceiling on economic or non-economic damages. The state's Dram Shop Act (235 ILCS 5/6-21) provides an additional avenue for recovery against alcohol-serving establishments, though dram shop damages are subject to annually adjusted caps (~$91,000 for personal injury in 2024). The uninsured motorist rate of 14.5% (IRC 2022 data) exceeds the national average, making UM/UIM coverage essential.
Illinois Traffic Safety Statistics
320,000+
Annual Crashes
1,241
Fatalities (2023)
9.9
Deaths per 100K residents
14.5%
Uninsured Drivers (IRC)
199 (16%)
Pedestrian fatalities
172 (14%)
Motorcycle fatalities
41
Bicyclist fatalities
399 (32%)
Alcohol-impaired fatalities (BAC .08+)
Source: IDOT 2023 Crash Facts / NHTSA FARS, 2023 | Pedestrian fatalities: NHTSA FARS, 2023 | Motorcycle fatalities: NHTSA FARS, 2023 | Bicyclist fatalities: NHTSA FARS, 2023 | Alcohol-impaired fatalities (BAC .08+): NHTSA FARS, 2023
Illinois Auto Insurance Landscape
~$1,900/yr
Avg. Annual Premium
Bankrate/NAIC, 2023
25/50/20 ($25K per person, $50K per accident BI, $20K PD)
Minimum Coverage
625 ILCS 5/7-601
14.5%
Uninsured Drivers
IRC, 2022
At-Fault State
Insurance System
Key Insurance Notes for Illinois
- •Illinois requires insurers to offer UM/UIM coverage, but drivers are not required to carry it. Given the state's 14.5% uninsured driver rate — slightly above the national average — carrying UM/UIM is strongly recommended.
- •Illinois' minimum 25/50/20 limits are among the more common state minimums nationally but are grossly inadequate for serious injury cases. A single ER visit and surgery can easily exceed $25,000, leaving victims undercompensated if the at-fault driver carries only minimum coverage.
- •Illinois is a tort (at-fault) state, not a no-fault state. This means you can file a claim directly against the at-fault driver's insurance without first exhausting PIP benefits.
How Illinois Insurers Handle Claims
See how major insurers operating in Illinois rank for claims difficulty — including Allstate, Mercury Insurance, and State Farm.
Illinois Impairment & Behavioral Crash Data
399
Alcohol-Related Fatalities
32% of all traffic fatalities involved alcohol-impaired driving (BAC .08+)
40%+
Drug-Positive Rate in Fatal Crashes
85+
Teen Driver Fatal Crashes
200+
Unrestrained Occupant Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS 2023 / IDOT 2023 Crash Facts
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Get Your Free Case ReviewIllinois Court & Filing Statistics
350,000+ (Circuit Courts statewide)
Civil Filings
Cook County Circuit Court — the largest unified court system in the U.S. — handles the majority of tort filings
Personal Injury Filings
12–24 months (varies significantly — Cook County often longer due to volume)
Avg. Disposition Time
Source: Illinois Courts, 2023 Annual Statistical Summary
Seasonal Trends
When Are Illinois Roads Most Dangerous?
Crash patterns in Illinois follow seasonal and holiday trends that every driver should know.
July (highest overall fatality count)
Deadliest Month
July 4th weekend
Deadliest Holiday Period
November–February
+35% crash increaseLake-effect snow, ice storms, and freezing rain create hazardous driving conditions, particularly in the Chicago metro and along I-90/I-94. Black ice on expressways is a major factor in multi-vehicle pileups.
May–August
+20% motorcycle fatalitiesSummer construction season on Illinois expressways creates work zone hazards. Motorcycle and bicycle fatalities peak during warm-weather months.
Holiday Weekends
+40% DUI crashes on holiday weekendsMemorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends see spikes in impaired driving crashes, particularly on rural highways and I-55/I-57 corridors heading south from Chicago.
Source: IDOT 2023 Crash Facts / NHTSA FARS. Crash patterns are based on multi-year data and may vary year to year.
Common Questions
Illinois Personal Injury FAQ
County-by-County
Illinois Personal Injury by County
Each county in Illinois has distinct court procedures, jury tendencies, and case timelines that significantly impact personal injury outcomes. Showing the top 6 counties by filing volume.
Cook County
PI Filings
50,000+ civil filings/yr
Median PI Verdict
Higher than statewide average
Typical Timeline
18–36 months
Jury Pool
Diverse, urban; historically plaintiff-favorable in serious PI
Cook County Law Division handles high-value PI/wrongful death. Largest unified court system in the U.S. Mandatory case management conferences and discovery schedules.
DuPage County
PI Filings
8,000+ civil filings/yr
Median PI Verdict
Moderate — conservative suburban juries
Typical Timeline
12–18 months
Jury Pool
Affluent suburban jury pool; tends to be moderate in PI awards
DuPage County Circuit Court in Wheaton. Mandatory arbitration for cases under $50,000.
Will County
PI Filings
7,000+ civil filings/yr
Median PI Verdict
Moderate — trending higher with population growth
Typical Timeline
14–22 months
Jury Pool
Rapidly diversifying suburban jury pool
Will County Courthouse in Joliet. Major I-80/I-55 interchange generates significant truck crash litigation.
Lake County
PI Filings
6,500+ civil filings/yr
Median PI Verdict
Moderate
Typical Timeline
12–20 months
Jury Pool
Mixed suburban/rural; moderate to conservative
Lake County Circuit Court in Waukegan. Growing caseload from North Shore and I-94 corridor crashes.
Kane County
PI Filings
4,500+ civil filings/yr
Median PI Verdict
Moderate
Typical Timeline
12–18 months
Jury Pool
Suburban/exurban mix; moderate
Kane County Circuit Court in Geneva. I-88 and IL-59 corridors are major crash generators.
St. Clair County
PI Filings
4,000+ civil filings/yr
Median PI Verdict
Higher than downstate average — historically plaintiff-favorable
Typical Timeline
14–22 months
Jury Pool
Urban/suburban East St. Louis metro; plaintiff-favorable
St. Clair County Circuit Court in Belleville. Historically one of the most plaintiff-favorable venues in Illinois for tort litigation.
Winnebago County
PI Filings: 3,500+ civil filings/yr
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–18 months
Jury Pool: Urban/suburban mix centered on Rockford
Winnebago County Circuit Court in Rockford. I-90 corridor and industrial accidents drive PI filings.
Madison County
PI Filings: 3,500+ civil filings/yr
Median Verdict: Higher than downstate average
Timeline: 14–20 months
Jury Pool: Mixed industrial/suburban; plaintiff-favorable
Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville. Known nationally as a plaintiff-friendly venue; asbestos and mass tort litigation hub.
McHenry County
PI Filings: 2,500+ civil filings/yr
Median Verdict: Conservative to moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Rural/suburban; generally conservative
McHenry County Courthouse in Woodstock. Growing exurban population increasing caseloads.
Peoria County
PI Filings: 2,500+ civil filings/yr
Median Verdict: Moderate to conservative
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Central IL mix; moderate
Peoria County Courthouse. Major I-74 corridor and Caterpillar-related industrial injury cases.
Sangamon County
PI Filings: 2,000+ civil filings/yr
Median Verdict: Moderate — state capital venue
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Government-heavy jury pool; moderate
Sangamon County Circuit Court in Springfield. State capital draws government tort claims.
Champaign County
PI Filings: 1,800+ civil filings/yr
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: University town; educated jury pool
Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana. I-57/I-74 interchange generates truck crash litigation.
Rock Island County
PI Filings: 1,500+ civil filings/yr
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Quad Cities area; moderate
Rock Island County Courthouse. I-80/I-74 Quad Cities corridor generates commercial vehicle crash cases.
McLean County
PI Filings: 1,500+ civil filings/yr
Median Verdict: Conservative to moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: University/insurance industry town; tends conservative
McLean County Law & Justice Center in Bloomington. Home to State Farm HQ — insurance defense presence is strong.
Kendall County
PI Filings: 1,200+ civil filings/yr
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Fast-growing exurban; moderate
Kendall County Courthouse in Yorkville. One of the fastest-growing counties in IL.
Macon County
PI Filings: ~1,200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Central IL industrial; moderate
Decatur courthouse. I-72 corridor. ADM and Caterpillar influence local economy and jury pool.
Tazewell County
PI Filings: ~1,000/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Peoria suburb/rural; conservative-moderate
Pekin courthouse. I-474 and IL-9 corridors. Often paired with Peoria County cases.
LaSalle County
PI Filings: ~1,000/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Rural/industrial; conservative-moderate
Ottawa courthouse. I-80 corridor. Starved Rock tourism and Illinois River industrial traffic.
Vermilion County
PI Filings: ~800/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Eastern IL industrial/rural; moderate
Danville courthouse. I-74 corridor near Indiana border.
Kankakee County
PI Filings: ~800/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Suburban/rural south of Chicago; moderate
Kankakee courthouse. I-57 corridor. Growing exurban population.
DeKalb County
PI Filings: ~700/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: College-town (NIU); moderate-progressive
Sycamore courthouse. I-88 corridor. NIU student population influences jury pool.
Adams County
PI Filings: ~500/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Small city (Quincy); conservative-moderate
Quincy courthouse. I-172 and US-24 corridors. Mississippi River bridge traffic.
Grundy County
PI Filings: ~400/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/exurban; conservative-moderate
Morris courthouse. I-80 and I-55 junction. Major logistics corridor.
Knox County
PI Filings: ~400/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: College-town (Knox College); conservative-moderate
Galesburg courthouse. I-74 and US-34 corridors.
Jackson County
PI Filings: ~400/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: College-town (SIU Carbondale); moderate-progressive
Murphysboro courthouse. I-57 and US-51 corridors. SIU student population creates more progressive jury pool than surrounding counties.
Williamson County
PI Filings: ~400/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–16 months
Jury Pool: Southern IL; moderate
Marion courthouse. I-57 and I-24 junction. Federal prison and VA medical center influence jury pool.
Boone County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/suburban Belvidere; conservative-moderate
Belvidere courthouse. I-90 corridor. Former Chrysler plant community.
Livingston County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural agricultural; conservative
Pontiac courthouse. I-55 corridor. Route 66 heritage area.
Henry County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/Quad Cities fringe; conservative-moderate
Cambridge courthouse. I-80 corridor.
Whiteside County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/industrial; conservative-moderate
Morrison courthouse. I-88 and IL-2 corridors.
Ogle County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/exurban; conservative
Oregon courthouse. IL-2 and IL-64 corridors.
Stephenson County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/small city (Freeport); conservative-moderate
Freeport courthouse. US-20 corridor near Wisconsin border.
Macoupin County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/suburban; moderate — Metro East influenced
Carlinville courthouse. I-55 and IL-4 corridors.
Coles County
PI Filings: ~300/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: College-town (EIU); conservative-moderate
Charleston courthouse. I-57 and IL-16 corridors.
Woodford County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/Peoria suburb; conservative
Eureka courthouse. IL-116 corridor.
Bureau County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Princeton courthouse. I-80 corridor.
Lee County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Dixon courthouse. I-88 and IL-26 corridors. Ronald Reagan boyhood home area.
Morgan County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Small city (Jacksonville)/rural; conservative-moderate
Jacksonville courthouse. I-72 and US-67 corridors.
Montgomery County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative-moderate
Hillsboro courthouse. I-55 corridor.
Christian County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Taylorville courthouse. I-72 and IL-48 corridors.
Effingham County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: I-57/I-70 junction community; conservative
Effingham courthouse. Major I-57/I-70 interchange creates significant commercial vehicle accident caseload.
Franklin County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Southern IL coal-mining heritage; conservative-moderate
Benton courthouse. I-57 corridor.
Jefferson County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Southern IL; conservative-moderate
Mount Vernon courthouse. I-57 and I-64 junction. Major truck traffic interchange.
Marion County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Southern IL; conservative-moderate
Salem courthouse. I-57 corridor.
Clinton County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Metro East fringe; moderate
Carlyle courthouse. I-64 and US-50 corridors. Scott Air Force Base nearby.
Monroe County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Metro East affluent suburb; moderate
Waterloo courthouse. IL-3 and IL-156 corridors. St. Louis commuter community.
Fulton County
PI Filings: ~200/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative-moderate
Lewistown courthouse. IL-78 and IL-97 corridors.
Randolph County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/historic; moderate
Chester courthouse. IL-3 Mississippi River corridor.
Logan County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Lincoln courthouse. I-55 corridor.
McDonough County
PI Filings: ~150/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: College-town (WIU); conservative-moderate
Macomb courthouse. US-67 and US-136 corridors.
Jo Daviess County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Tourism/rural; conservative-moderate
Galena courthouse. US-20 corridor. Galena tourism traffic creates seasonal spikes.
Carroll County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative; small pool
Mount Carroll courthouse. IL-78 and IL-64 corridors.
Warren County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Monmouth courthouse. US-34 and US-67 corridors.
Hancock County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Carthage courthouse. US-136 corridor.
Shelby County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Shelbyville courthouse. IL-16 and IL-128 corridors.
Douglas County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/Amish community; conservative
Tuscola courthouse. I-57 corridor.
Edgar County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Paris courthouse. US-150 and IL-1 corridors near Indiana border.
Saline County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Southern IL; conservative-moderate
Harrisburg courthouse. IL-13 and IL-34 corridors.
Fayette County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Vandalia courthouse. I-70 and US-51 corridors. Historic first state capital.
Iroquois County
PI Filings: ~100/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural agricultural; conservative
Watseka courthouse. I-57 corridor near Indiana border.
Pike County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Pittsfield courthouse. US-36 and US-54 corridors.
Crawford County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural oil-field community; conservative
Robinson courthouse. IL-1 and US-33 corridors.
Richland County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Olney courthouse. IL-130 and IL-250 corridors.
Bond County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Metro East fringe; moderate
Greenville courthouse. I-70 corridor.
Perry County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Southern IL; conservative-moderate
Pinckneyville courthouse. IL-13 and IL-127 corridors.
Jersey County
PI Filings: ~80/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative-moderate
Jerseyville courthouse. US-67 corridor.
Moultrie County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~15,000 pop); conservative
Sullivan courthouse. IL-121 and IL-32 corridors.
Clark County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~15,000 pop); conservative
Marshall courthouse. IL-1 corridor.
Lawrence County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Lawrenceville courthouse. US-50 and IL-1 corridors near Indiana border.
Wayne County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Fairfield courthouse. IL-15 and IL-45 corridors.
White County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Carmi courthouse. IL-1 corridor near Indiana border.
Union County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative-moderate
Jonesboro courthouse. I-57 and IL-127 corridors.
Washington County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Nashville courthouse. I-64 corridor.
Mercer County
PI Filings: ~60/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Aledo courthouse. US-67 and IL-17 corridors.
Cass County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Virginia courthouse. IL-125 and IL-78 corridors.
Wabash County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~11,000 pop); conservative
Mount Carmel courthouse. IL-1 and IL-15 corridors.
Massac County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Southern tip of IL; conservative
Metropolis courthouse. I-24 corridor at Ohio River. Superman tourist destination.
Clay County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~13,000 pop); conservative
Louisville courthouse.
Greene County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~13,000 pop); conservative
Carrollton courthouse. IL-267 and IL-100 corridors.
Mason County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural; conservative
Havana courthouse. IL-78 and IL-136 corridors.
De Witt County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~15,500 pop); conservative
Clinton courthouse. US-51 and IL-10 corridors.
Piatt County
PI Filings: ~50/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~16,700 pop); conservative
Monticello courthouse. I-72 corridor.
Cumberland County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~11,000 pop); conservative
Toledo courthouse. IL-121 corridor.
Jasper County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~9,500 pop); conservative
Newton courthouse. IL-33 corridor.
Johnson County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Rural/prison community; conservative
Vienna courthouse. I-24 corridor. IDOC facilities influence local economy.
Menard County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative-to-moderate
Timeline: 12–15 months
Jury Pool: Springfield suburb/rural; conservative-moderate
Petersburg courthouse. IL-97 and IL-123 corridors. Lincoln's New Salem historic area.
Ford County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~13,000 pop); conservative
Paxton courthouse. I-57 and US-24 corridors.
Marshall County
PI Filings: ~40/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~11,500 pop); conservative
Lacon courthouse. IL-26 and IL-29 corridors.
Henderson County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~6,500 pop); very small pool
Oquawka courthouse. US-34 corridor.
Brown County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~6,600 pop); small pool
Mount Sterling courthouse.
Hamilton County
PI Filings: ~30/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~8,000 pop); conservative
McLeansboro courthouse.
Schuyler County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~7,000 pop); small pool
Rushville courthouse.
Edwards County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~6,500 pop); very small pool
Albion courthouse.
Gallatin County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Rural (~5,000 pop); very small pool
Shawneetown courthouse.
Pulaski County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Very small (~5,300 pop); conservative
Mound City courthouse. US-51 and I-57 southern terminus.
Alexander County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Moderate
Timeline: 10–14 months
Jury Pool: Small (~5,700 pop); diverse (Cairo); moderate
Cairo courthouse. Confluence of Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Historically plaintiff-friendly traditions in Southern IL.
Scott County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Very small (~5,000 pop); conservative
Winchester courthouse. US-36 and IL-100 corridors.
Stark County
PI Filings: ~20/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 10–12 months
Jury Pool: Very small (~5,400 pop); conservative
Toulon courthouse.
Putnam County
PI Filings: ~15/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Smallest IL county by population (~5,700); jury trials very rare
Hennepin courthouse. I-80 corridor.
Hardin County
PI Filings: ~10/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Smallest IL county (~3,800 pop); jury trials rare
Elizabethtown courthouse. IL-1 and IL-34 corridors.
Pope County
PI Filings: ~10/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Very small (~4,100 pop); jury selection difficult
Golconda courthouse. Shawnee National Forest area.
Calhoun County
PI Filings: ~10/yr civil
Median Verdict: Conservative
Timeline: 8–12 months
Jury Pool: Smallest IL county by volume (~4,600 pop); jury trials extremely rare
Hardin courthouse. Mississippi/Illinois River peninsula. No bridge access from many directions.
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