An accident is an event that has unintentionally happened, that results in damage, injury or harm. An incident is an event that has unintentionally happened, but this may not result in damage, harm or injury. Therefore, every accident can be an incident. However not all incidents can be termed as an accident.
The general number to the City Claims Unit is 312.744. 5650. Business hours are Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Throughout the claims process you may call or email the assigned claims file handler for a status update.
Consumer should submit all complaints through the City's 311 system. You can file a complaint by calling 311, or going online, or using the CHI311 App on your phone.
The general number to the City Claims Unit is 312.744. 5650. Business hours are Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Throughout the claims process you may call or email the assigned claims file handler for a status update.
Intake for all claims against the City of Chicago is handled by the Chicago Clerk's office. Claim forms may be found at .chicityclerk/claims. The Clerk's website also details what documents need to be submitted as part of your claim so it can be processed correctly.
The simple answer is yes—you can sue the city for damages if your car is damaged by a pothole or other poor road condition.
The statute of limitations for car accidents in Illinois is 2 years, meaning Illinois residents have 2 years from the date of their car accident to bring a lawsuit. This law applies to anyone involved in the accident, not just the driver, meaning passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, etc.
Contact your insurance company Whether you file your car insurance claim over the phone, online, through a mobile app, or with an agent, your insurer will likely request the following details: Location, date, and time of accident. Name, address, phone number, and insurance policy number for all involved in the accident.
In most cases in Illinois, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a civil personal injury lawsuit. As with most laws, there are exceptions to this two-year deadline.