"To recover the money" means to get back or be reimbursed for the money that was lost or owed either through legal means, negotiations, or other methods. Full definition
If you wait too long to file a claim, you may be forever barred from recovering money for your injuries and expenses. (ryinjury.com)
Furthermore, victims may not realize the potential for recovering money from negligent third parties, because sometimes they themselves feel partially responsible for the accident. (altmanllp.com)
Depending on the nature and severity of a trucking accident, you may need to file a claim to help recover money for medical bills and lost wages. (mytexasinjurylawyers.com)