How to Make Car Accident Compensation Claims There are many factors you should think about when filing an application 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 sustain a serious injury. Pain and suffering Non-economic damages can include pain and suffering. This type of damage is not fixed in dollars. It can be calculated differently based upon the severity of the injuries and the