How to Make Car Accident Compensation Claims When submitting claims for compensation from a car accident there are several things to consider. These include physical and emotional suffering, financial losses as well as loss of quality of life. If you suffer a serious injury, you should be aware that the time to file a claim is three years after the date of the accident. Pain and suffering The pain and suffering of a patient are not economic damages. This kind of damage is not a predetermined value, so it may be calculated differently based on