Several facts can affect the rule
The place of the incident, identity of the parties, type of claim, age or capacity of a person, and other facts may affect which timing rules apply.
Notice and filing are different questions
Some matters can involve a notice or administrative step before a lawsuit. Completing one step does not necessarily answer every filing-deadline question.
Evidence has its own clock
Video, vehicle data, scene conditions, witness memory, and business records can change or disappear even when a court deadline is not immediate. Ask what should be preserved.
Bring dates and documents
Provide the incident date, location, parties, reports, correspondence, and any government involvement. Flag uncertainty instead of filling a gap with a guess.
Get an answer tied to your facts
A lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction can identify the controlling source and explain how it may apply. This guide intentionally does not supply a universal deadline.