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Is Illinois an At-Fault or No-Fault State?

Who pays after a crash depends on the fault system your state uses.

Fault system
At-fault (tort)

Illinois has no no-fault statute and no mandatory PIP. Claims run against the driver who caused the crash and their liability coverage.

Comparative negligence rule
Modified comparative — 51% bar

A plaintiff found more than 50% at fault recovers nothing. At 50% or less, damages are reduced by the plaintiff's share of fault.

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