Whether you were heading to a doctor’s appointment, driving to work, or just taking a ride, you may have been involved in a devastating car accident. Worse, you may have been pregnant at the time, resulting in severe or even fatal injuries.
That can be a devastating experience, and it may lead you to wonder what the average settlement is for a car accident while you are pregnant.
But Rand Spear The Accident Lawyer does not focus on average settlements. When you work with a Pennsylvania and New Jersey car accident lawyer from our team, you will receive the maximum possible compensation for your injuries.
If someone else’s negligence has left you hurt and suffering, you need top-quality care for your injuries, so Demand Rand when you need support for your car accident claim.
Accidents Can Have Devastating Outcomes for Pregnant People
When you are pregnant, you must consider not only your own safety but the safety of your child as well. Unfortunately, while your body is nurturing a growing person, the trauma of a car accident can be devastating on both your body and theirs. Below are just a few of the outcomes a car accident can have on you and your pregnancy:
- Miscarriage
- Premature childbirth
- Maternal shock
- Birth defects
- Placental abruption
Any of these conditions can turn deadly for both you and your child, which may require the compassion of a Pennsylvania and New Jersey wrongful death lawyer from Rand Spear. Even in non-fatal accidents, you and your child may face complications and birth defects for the rest of your lives. Because of this, we focus on procuring the best possible compensation for your case, not just a run-of-the-mill settlement.
Factors Impacting the Value of a Car Crash for Pregnant Injury Victims
As it relates to the value of a car accident claim, your pregnancy may have significant impacts on your settlement. Failure to appropriately calculate these factors can lead to settling for much less than what you are due. The following factors can impact the cost of your accident recovery when pregnant, adding to what you could pursue in damages.
Severity of Your Injuries
Car crashes can vary in severity and ongoing impact. In low-speed crashes, the impact of your injuries may be relatively minor. High-speed accidents, on the other hand, can have much more impactful and devastating effects, according to the Institute for Road Safety Research.
Before we make any judgments on the value of your car accident claim, your Pennsylvania and New Jersey personal injury lawyer investigates the specifics of your accident and how it has impacted you and your child.
For example, an accident resulting in minor injuries may be worth less than one that causes a miscarriage or ongoing birth defects. In these cases, we may work to gather evidence that those defects were caused by the accident. Ensuring all your needs are met by your settlement or trial verdict is our top priority.
Inability to Work Following the Accident
In some cases, your accident may have caused injuries that prevent you from being able to work beyond your child’s birth and scheduled maternity leave.
Our team with Rand Spear, The Accident Lawyer, can ensure that we consider the income you have lost because of your accident. You may also be entitled to compensation for your loss of future potential earnings.
Pregnancy and Delivery Complications
If something goes wrong during your pregnancy or delivery as a result of your accident, you may incur extensive financial losses. For example, your injuries may require an emergency C-section, or your child may need intensive care for days, weeks, or even months following their delivery. We calculate the value of these expenses, which can vary widely depending on the specifics of your case.
We Can Help Calculate the Damages for Your Injuries
As you consider the value of your claim, keep in mind that these are typically divided into compensatory and punitive damages. These damages cover the different types of loss and suffering you may experience because of an accident in an effort to rectify the suffering caused.
Below are some of the specific damages you may have suffered because of your crash, which our team with Rand Spear can help you calculate and recover.
Economic Damages
Recovery from a car accident can be expensive, even when you are not pregnant. Pregnant people who have been in a car accident may have further medical considerations, including ongoing care for any complications to their pregnancy. However, your economic damages may include other losses, such as property damage, so reach out to learn more about the value of your losses.
Non-Economic Damages
While compensation for your economic losses is important, you may also be entitled to damages for non-economic damages like pain and suffering. These intangible damages include any non-financial suffering you have experienced, such as emotional trauma or loss of enjoyment of life. You may also be due damages for the grief you have suffered if your injuries lead to a miscarriage.
Punitive Damages
While punitive damages are not as frequently awarded, you may be eligible for these damages if the at-fault party was acting with extreme negligence or malicious intent under Title 42, Chapter 83, and Charge 5.12 from the New Jersey Courts, depending on where your car accident occurred.
For example, you may have been struck by a speeding drunk driver or by someone with road rage. In these cases, the judge may rule on punitive damages, meaning your case would be tried as a criminal case.
Demand Rand to Get the Justice You Deserve
Recovery from a car accident while pregnant can be complex. Your expenses can vary widely depending on the amount of damage, ranging from mild to deadly complications.
That is why Rand Spear does not aim for the minimum. Instead, we focus on finding the exact value of your claim to provide you with the maximum compensation possible.
Rand Spear, The Accident Lawyer, provides high-quality services that have won many of our clients multimillion-dollar settlements. Starting with a free consultation, we are ready to discuss the details of your claim and establish a plan to help your case succeed.
To learn more about these services, reach out to a Pennsylvania car accident attorney on our team by calling our office or filling out our online contact form.
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