Why Pregnancy Changes Your Car Accident Claim
The primary concern in any car accident involving a pregnant woman is the safety and health of both the mother and the unborn child. Even accidents that seem minor can cause serious pregnancy complications — placental abruption, preterm labor, fetal distress, and in the most serious cases fetal injury or death. Seeking immediate obstetric evaluation after any car accident during pregnancy is essential — both for your health and for your legal claim.
Compensation Available in Pregnancy Car Accident Cases
In addition to the standard categories of personal injury damages — medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering — pregnancy car accident cases may involve additional compensation for obstetric care and monitoring costs throughout the remainder of the pregnancy, neonatal intensive care costs if the accident contributed to a premature birth, the emotional distress of a high-risk pregnancy caused by the accident, future medical care for any injuries to the child, and in the most tragic cases wrongful death compensation if the pregnancy was lost.
The Legal Status of Unborn Children in Oklahoma
Oklahoma law provides certain protections for unborn children in the context of personal injury. If an accident causes injury to an unborn child who is later born alive those injuries are compensable. If an accident causes the loss of a pregnancy Oklahoma law may provide additional legal remedies depending on the specific circumstances. Warhawk Legal evaluates all available legal theories in pregnancy-related car accident cases. Learn more about Oklahoma law at oscn.net.
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