§ 735 ILCS 5/2-1701 Application
§ 735 ILCS 5/2-1702 Economic/Non-Economic Loss
§ 735 ILCS 5/2-1703 Past/Future Damages
§ 735 ILCS 5/2-1704 Medical Malpractice Action
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 735 ILCS 5 > Article II > Part 17 - Healing Art Malpractice

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.