Q: can you sue an insurance co in illinois pro se
A: Suing an insurance company is usually a fool's errand. The answer to your question is yes. Discuss the situation with an attorney or ask questions in a forum like this to learn your options, in addition to suit.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: You could. It could depend on a person's skills, knowledge, confidence, complexity of the claim, and determination of the carrier to defend. Many people have successfully handled their claims and saved on attorney fees. If the claim is complex (you post under bad faith, which could have its nuances in interpretating certain conduct), or the claim is very contentious - and you are confronted with aggressive defense tactics, an attorney could be worth considering. Maybe you could arrange a free initial consult with a law firm that handles insurance litigation - based on their take on your claim and how they might charge (hourly, contingency, etc.), you could be in a better position to make a well-informed decision. Good luck
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