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Rules vary by jurisdiction

Limitation periods and notice rules depend on where and how an injury occurred and who may be responsible.

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Some claims have extra steps

Claims involving public entities or particular workplaces can require early notice or different procedures.

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Ask promptly

A local lawyer can review the facts and tell you which deadlines may apply. Do not rely on a general article to calculate your filing date.

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A note from Accident Lawyer Index

Use a location or firm name to narrow the index. Keep the profiles you want to revisit and compare their stated services with your type of incident. Ask a local lawyer which deadline applies to your facts; a general article cannot calculate it for you.