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Calculators, lookups, and reference utilities for Illinois accident victims. Free to use, no email required, no data stored. Built from primary statutory sources including 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (statute of limitations), 625 ILCS 5/7-203 (insurance minimums), 625 ILCS 5/11-406 (crash reporting), and the Illinois Tort Immunity Act.
Direct Answer
Chicago Accident Encyclopedia provides four free interactive tools for Illinois accident victims: (1) an Illinois Statute of Limitations Checker that calculates filing deadlines under 735 ILCS 5/13-202 and the Tort Immunity Act, (2) an Illinois Insurance Minimums reference documenting the $25,000/$50,000/$20,000 mandatory coverage under 625 ILCS 5/7-203, (3) a Police Report Lookup Guide with contact information for every major Chicagoland law enforcement agency, and (4) an Illinois Court Directory covering Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, and McHenry county courthouses. All tools are free, require no signup, and store no user data.
Statute of Limitations Checker
Enter your accident date and case type. We calculate your Illinois filing deadline under 735 ILCS 5/13-202 and the Tort Immunity Act, including tolling exceptions.
Illinois Insurance Minimums
The exact minimum auto coverage required by Illinois law: $25,000 / $50,000 / $20,000 bodily injury and property damage liability, plus UM/UIM requirements under 625 ILCS 5/7-203.
Police Report Lookup Guide
Step-by-step instructions to get your Illinois crash report (SR-1, SR-19, local PD reports) by county, agency, and accident date. Most reports are available within 7-10 days.
Illinois Court Directory
Addresses, phone numbers, and filing instructions for the Daley Center, DuPage Judicial Center, and every county courthouse handling Chicagoland personal injury cases.
How these tools work
Every tool on this site is built from primary statutory sources: the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Tort Immunity Act, and binding Illinois Supreme Court precedent. We do not summarize secondary commentary. We do not paraphrase what other websites say about Illinois law. We read the statutes ourselves and cite the section number on every output.
Statutory
Citations on every answer
Every result links to the underlying ILCS chapter, section, and subsection. You can verify the law yourself at ilga.gov.
Private
No data stored
Calculations run entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is transmitted to a server, logged, or shared with any third party.
Reviewed
Attorney-reviewed
Every tool is reviewed by an Illinois-licensed attorney (ARDC #6336702) before publication. Statutory references are verified against current ILCS.
Educational
Not legal advice
These tools are educational reference utilities, not legal advice. Real cases involve facts and tolling rules a calculator cannot capture.
What these tools cannot do
These tools provide a general statutory framework for Illinois personal injury claims. They cannot evaluate the strength of your case, the value of your injuries, the conduct of the at-fault party, the available insurance coverage, the applicable comparative fault percentage under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, or the strategic decisions that determine settlement outcomes.
A statute of limitations calculator can tell you when your filing deadline expires. It cannot tell you whether your case is worth filing, whether the defendant is collectible, whether the police report accurately identifies the at-fault driver, or whether tolling applies to your specific facts. Those questions require an attorney.
Frequently asked questions
The most-asked questions about the Chicago Accident Encyclopedia tool suite.
Are these tools really free?
Yes. Every tool on this page is completely free to use. There is no signup, no email collection, no paywall, no premium tier, and no upsell to a paid version. The tools are funded as a public service by the Chicago Accident Encyclopedia and do not generate revenue from user data.
Do these tools store my information?
No. All calculations run entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No information you enter (accident dates, case types, insurance amounts, agency names) is transmitted to any server, logged, or shared with third parties. You can close the tab at any time and your data is gone.
Can I rely on these tools as legal advice?
No. These tools are educational reference utilities only. They implement general statutory rules but cannot account for case-specific facts, tolling exceptions, fraudulent concealment, defendant absence from the state, discovery rule applications, or other circumstances that change actual deadlines and outcomes. Always confirm with a licensed Illinois attorney before relying on any result.
Who built these tools?
The Chicago Accident Encyclopedia is operated by an Illinois-licensed personal injury attorney (ARDC #6336702). All statutory references, case citations, and procedural information are reviewed by counsel before publication. Verification against current Illinois Compiled Statutes is performed regularly. The tools reflect Illinois law as of the most recent update; users should confirm against ilga.gov for the current statutory text.
Which Illinois statutes do these tools implement?
The tools implement and cite the following primary sources: 735 ILCS 5/13-202 (general personal injury 2-year statute), 735 ILCS 5/13-211 (minor and disability tolling), 735 ILCS 5/13-212 (medical malpractice), 735 ILCS 5/13-213 (product liability), 740 ILCS 180/2 (Wrongful Death Act), 745 ILCS 10/8-101 (Tort Immunity Act 1-year deadline), 625 ILCS 5/7-203 (mandatory insurance minimums), 625 ILCS 5/11-406 (crash reporting), 215 ILCS 5/143a (uninsured/underinsured motorist), and 235 ILCS 5/6-21 (Dram Shop Act).
Can I use these tools for cases outside Illinois?
No. These tools are specific to Illinois law and Illinois procedure. Statutes of limitations, insurance minimums, crash reporting requirements, and court procedures vary significantly by state. If your accident occurred outside Illinois, consult an attorney licensed in the state where the accident occurred. Even crashes in nearby states (Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri) have substantially different rules.
Why is there a one-year deadline for some Illinois cases?
The Illinois Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10/8-101) imposes a one-year statute of limitations on tort claims against local government entities, including cities, counties, school districts, park districts, and their employees. This one-year deadline overrides the general two-year statute under 735 ILCS 5/13-202. Cases involving government vehicles, government-maintained roads, or government employees collapse from 2 years to 1 year. This is the most commonly missed deadline in Illinois personal injury practice.
How often are these tools updated?
The tools are reviewed and updated whenever the Illinois General Assembly amends a relevant statute, an Illinois appellate court issues a binding decision affecting the implementation, or the Illinois Secretary of State changes a form or procedure. The next scheduled review is performed in Q3 2026. If you notice an outdated reference, please notify counsel directly.
Can I share these tools or embed them on my own site?
You are welcome to link to any tool from your own website, blog post, or social media. Direct linking is encouraged. Embedding the tools via iframe or copying the underlying code is not permitted without written permission. Please link to the canonical URL at chicagoaccidentencyclopedia.com so users access the most current version with attorney review.
What if I have a question the tools cannot answer?
For specific legal questions about your Illinois personal injury case, call (312) 278-3625 for a free consultation with a licensed Illinois attorney. Consultations are confidential, no obligation, and available 24/7. The encyclopedia's Illinois Law reference also provides detailed coverage of statutes, comparative fault, damages, and procedural framework.
A free consultation goes further than a calculator.
These tools are a starting point. A consultation with an Illinois-licensed attorney evaluates your facts, identifies tolling exceptions, and determines whether your case is worth filing. Free. No obligation. Available 24/7.
Educational Purposes Only
The tools and references on this page are for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Use of these tools does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case and situation is different and a licensed Illinois attorney should review the specific facts of your case before any reliance on a calculator output, statutory citation, or procedural guidance. If you have questions about your case, please call (312) 278-3625 for a free consultation.