Most legal claims must be filed within a certain period time. The legal term for this deadline is the “statute of limitations.” The statute of limitations varies depending on the claim, but can be as short as one year or less from the date of the incident giving rise to your claim. For this reason, if you believe your rights were violated, it is important that you promptly seek legal advice from an experienced attorney to make sure your claims are timely filed, or they may be time-barred.