Pregnant Women at High Risk in a Car Accident
In a normal car accident, a non-pregnant occupant is traditionally protected by seat belts and airbags in a safe fashion. According to a recent news report, it is estimated that approximately 300 to 1,000 unborn children die in car accidents each year. The fatality rate is more than 4 times the rate for infants and children up to 4 years of age.
As an experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyer, we have handled many of cases involving pregnant women resulting in injuries to the fetus or potential loss of the fetus. The biggest risk for a pregnant occupant is placenta uterine detachment. If the placenta gets detached, the baby loses oxygen and such detachments account for approximately 80% of fetal losses after a car accident. Additionally, medical treatment for a pregnant woman after a car accident is highly specialized and normal therapeutic measures must be evaluated and many times reformulated or they to can result in the loss or deformation of the fetus. Following a car accident it is important that if a woman believes she is pregnant that she not submit to x-rays and seek the safest possible medical treatment, avoiding aggressive physical therapy and/or manipulation.
If you are a pregnant woman who has been involved in a car accident that is not your fault, it is highly recommended that you seek legal and medical specialists who have experience dealing with these types of injuries. The Philadelphia car accident law firm of Reiff and Bily has extensive experience representing pregnant women injured in car accidents and knows how to fully investigate these claims and maximize the value of the settlement or verdict. Please contact one of our experienced lawyers for a free consultation at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.
