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 pursuing car accident compensation. As a victim, you have certain rights, including the right to seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages , as in addition to medical expenses. This article will discuss the process of seeking compensation, as well as the timeline to pursue it. Non-economic damages You can also be awarded non-economic damages for things such as emotional distress, or loss of consortium