How to Make Car Accident Compensation Claims When submitting car accident compensation claims there are some aspects to consider. These include physical and emotional suffering, financial losses, and loss of quality of life. You have three years from the date of the accident to file a claim should you suffer an injury that is serious. Pain and suffering Non-economic damages are those that result from pain and suffering. This type of loss doesn't have a fixed value, so it can be calculated differently depending on the severity of injuries and