Car Accident Settlement: Who Qualifies, and How to File
The Car Accident Settlement is open for claims. Car accidents happen every day, but that doesn’t make them fair. Our car accident lawyers fight to help injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Morgan & Morgan fights to hold negligent drivers and insurers accountable. 6 eligibility requirements are listed below.
Updated July 14, 2026
What is the Car Accident Settlement about?
Car accidents happen every day, but that doesn’t make them fair. Our car accident lawyers fight to help injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Morgan & Morgan fights to hold negligent drivers and insurers accountable. Backed by America’s Largest Injury Law Firm: $30 Billion recovered for clients nationwide, 700,000+ Clients and families served, and 1,000+ Attorneys across the country. Sponsored listing.
Who qualifies for the Car Accident Settlement?
You may qualify for the Car Accident Settlement if you meet the eligibility requirements below. Eligibility is finally determined by the settlement administrator, not by Payout.
- You were injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, including distracted driving, speeding, running red lights, or driving under the influence.
- You suffered injuries that required medical attention, such as traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, burns, or soft tissue injuries.
- Your injury resulted in medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or property damage.
- Someone else was at fault, there were damages, and there is enough insurance coverage to cover your injuries.
- You filed a police report or documented the accident through an insurance claim.
- Eligible in all 50 U.S. states
How do you file a Car Accident Settlement claim?
Check the eligibility requirements above, then file on the official claim site. You file directly with the settlement administrator and keep 100% of any payment — Payout never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
Before you file
If this is your first claim, how to claim a class action settlement walks through the process end to end, and what class action settlements actually pay per person explains how the amount is decided before you spend time on the form. Many cases need no receipts at all — see settlements with no proof of purchase.
Payout is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Settlement information is for general informational purposes only. Eligibility, legal representation, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court, or participating law firm and are not guaranteed.