What You Should Know About Car Accident Compensation If you've been in a car accident, you should be aware of your rights when it comes to car accident compensation. You have certain rights as a victim including the right to recover economic and non-economic damages in addition to medical expenses. This article will discuss the process of pursuing compensation and the time period to pursue it. Non-economic damage You may also be awarded non-economic damages for things such as emotional distress or loss of consortium. These losses can have a s