In A Car Accident While Pregnant
We have represented numerous clients who have been in a car accident while pregnant. Fortunately, in each case we have worked on, the child has been born healthy. If you would like to speak with us about how your claim is different when you’re in a car accident while pregnant, please call 704.749.7747 or click for a FREE CASE EVALUATION and we will reach out shortly.
Is My Accident Worth More Because I’m Pregnant?
Generally, your accident isn’t worth more simply because you’re pregnant. However, there are a few factors which may contribute to your case being worth more. These factors tend to exist due to the pregnancy.
- Inability to take pain medication—If you’re in a car accident while pregnant, generally you can’t take pain medication due to the pregnancy. This means that your pain and suffering isn’t reduced by the medicine you would otherwise be able to take. As a result, we always calculate additional pain and suffering in car accident claims where our client is pregnant.
- Stress and anxiety—In addition to the reasonable amount of stress and anxiety individuals experience as a result of a car accident, an expecting mother is concerned for her unborn child. While stress and anxiety are hard to calculate or ‘monetize’ in a personal injury claim, if you seek treatment to help you cope with stress and anxiety after the accident, this will establish proof of your experience.
- Treatment Options Limited– Your treatment options are limited when you’re pregnant. Not only are you limited in Pain Medicine During Pregnancy, but there are also procedures physicians can’t perform if you’re pregnant, and those could increase your healing time or pain and suffering.
Does My Unborn Child Have A Personal Injury Claim?
Generally, no. Your unborn child does not have a personal injury claim. However, if they are born with a defect as a result of the car accident, that could change and they would need legal representation. A guardian ad litem would be appointed for the child (typically a parent) and a claim could be brought before the court on behalf of the minor child, if a Minor Child Settlement is reached or if the case needs to go before a jury.
While your unborn child doesn’t have a claim, your claim value should be adjusted to reflect the fact you were in a car accident when you were pregnant. Your personal injury lawyer will be sure to include a section in your demand package devoted to acknowledging the unique nature of your claim due to the pregnancy.
Is There Any Special Medical Treatment I Need?
If you were in a car accident while pregnant, you should not only consult with your primary care physician and emergency physicians, but you should also see your obstetrician-gynecologist and of course they will be attentive to the fact you were in a car accident.
Speak With A Lawyer Today
You deserve to know your rights. Call us at 704.749.7747 today to discuss your car accident. Or, click for a FREE CASE EVALUATION and we’ll call you shortly. We know you have options. We hope you choose to Recover With Us.