What You Should Know About Car Accident Compensation If you've been involved in a car crash and you are aware of your rights when it comes to car accident compensation. As a victim, you have certain rights, which include the right to seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages , as and medical expenses. This article will go over the process of seeking compensation and the time frame to pursue it. Non-economic damage You can also be awarded non-economic damages for things like pain and suffering, emotional distress, or loss of cons