How to Make Car Accident Compensation Claims There are many factors you should consider when filing a claim for car accident compensation. These include the effects of suffering and pain, economic losses and the loss of quality of life. You have three years from the date of the accident to file a claim should you suffer serious injuries. Pain and suffering Non-economic damages include suffering and pain. of injury does not have a predetermined dollar amount, therefore it may be calculated differently based on the severity of injuries and the