Perhaps you slipped, fell, and injured yourself on government property and wish to seek restitution. In disputes against the government, you have a very limited amount of time to file a notice of claim, and it is considerably shorter than you may think. You only have 30 days in New York to file a notice of claim. Some states have substantially lengthier notice periods, with some allowing up to a year. If you do not submit your complaint against the government within these short time frames, you may lose all rights to compensation for your injuries and other damages.