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Diminished value claims in Illinois

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Illinois at a glance

Claim against the at-fault driver's insurer
Generally recognised
Claim under your own policy
Not generally available
Time limit to bring a claim
5 years5y 735 ILCS 5/13-205
Small claims court
Circuit Court, small claimsTakes claims up to $10,000

Trailmobile v. Higgs (1973); Sims v. Allstate (2006)

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