How long to submit a damaged item in a motor vehicle accident?

So last year, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA), where my iPhone 5s was extremely damaged.

Being new to this, as this is my first claim ever, I didn't submit it as a lost/damaged incurred due to the accident. The vehicle itself was a complete write off.

Anyways, being just 4 months left in my contract, I upgraded to a new phone, completely at my expense. Now, past the new phones warranty, the battery won't charge for whatever reason.

A friend told me that I should have, and may still be able to declare my old iPhone as damaged property in the MVA, however he wasn't sure as over a year has passed since the accident.

What is the fact here? How long DO you have before you can't declare an item as a damaged/lost property in a MVA?

Added (1). I was hospitalized for about a month or so, and undergo numerous rehabilitation. My apolgies for not pointing this out.

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