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Burn Injury Settlements in Illinois

If you have been involved in a burn injury in Illinois, understanding how the state's personal injury laws affect your claim is essential. Illinois follows the modified comparative fault (51% bar) system, and you have 2 years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit.

Burn Injury Settlement Range in Illinois

Nationally, burn injury settlements range from $15,000 to $750,000. In Illinois, settlement values are influenced by the state's fault rules, damage caps, and local jury tendencies.

Low

$15,000

Estimated

$100,000

High

$750,000

How Illinois Law Affects Your Burn Injury Claim

Illinois uses a modified comparative fault system with a 51% bar, barring recovery when the plaintiff is more than 50% at fault. The Illinois Supreme Court struck down statutory caps on non-economic damages as unconstitutional, leaving Illinois without damage caps in personal injury cases. Cook County (Chicago) is one of the most plaintiff-friendly jurisdictions in the country, often yielding substantial jury verdicts.

Under Illinois's modified comparative fault (51% bar) system, your settlement may be affected if you share any responsibility for the accident. Your recovery will be reduced by your fault percentage, and you are barred from recovery if your fault reaches 51% or more.

Factors Affecting Burn Injury Claims in Illinois

  • ✓Degree and total body surface area of burns
  • ✓Need for skin grafts and reconstructive surgery
  • ✓Permanent scarring and disfigurement
  • ✓Psychological impact (PTSD, depression, anxiety)
  • ✓Duration of hospitalization and rehabilitation
  • ✓Future medical care and revision surgeries
  • ✓Impact on earning capacity and employment

Common Burn Injury Injuries

First, second, and third-degree burnsSmoke inhalation and respiratory damageElectrical burns and cardiac arrhythmiaChemical burns and toxic absorptionInfection from compromised skin barrierContracture and limited range of motionNerve damage and chronic pain

Relevant Illinois Statutes

  • •735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/13-202 (statute of limitations)
  • •735 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/2-1116 (modified comparative fault, 51% bar)
  • •510 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/16 (dog bite strict liability)

Burn Injury Claims in Illinois Cities

If your burn injury occurred in Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, or anywhere else in Illinois, the same state laws apply. Local court systems and jury pools can also influence settlement outcomes.

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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in your state.