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Statute of Limitations

Asked on Feb 10th, 2021 on Personal Injury - Illinois
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If I settle my claim and continue to incur pain and suffering due to my automobile accident after the statute of limitations ends, can another claim be filed against the insurance company of the driver that caused the collision?
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Short answer:  No   Based on your commentary, you settled the claim.  Most likely, the settlement agreement states you cannot open a lawsuit.  Once the statute of limitations has past, you lose your opportunity to file a lawsuit.  To preverse your rights, you would have needed to file a lawsuit on the final day before the statute of limitations takes effect.  
Answered on Feb 10th, 2021 at 2:13 PM

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