My wife received a court settlement from a car accident. How do i Claim it as income?

[Gordo300]

Recovery for pain and suffering in not income

[ColeenD3]

What specifically was the settlement for? Did you get a 1099-MISC? If it is taxable, include it as other income. How you do that depends on how the income was reported to you. For information about how different settlements are treated, see this LINK.