What You Should Know About Car Accident Compensation If you've been in a car accident it is important to be aware of your rights when pursuing car accident compensation. You have certain rights as a victim including the ability to recover economic and non-economic damages, in addition to medical expenses. This article will discuss the process of pursuing compensation as well as the timeframe to pursue it. Noneconomic damages You can also be awarded non-economic damages for things like emotional distress or loss of consortium. These losses can