Being injured in a car accident is bad enough. But if you were injured in a car accident while pregnant, the level of stress, anxiety, and suffering is intensified even further.

So, you may be wondering, what is the average settlement for a car accident while pregnant? The reality is that in Texas and throughout the US, settlement averages are inaccurate and misleading. This is due to a variety of factors, including confidentiality, case-specific details, and even jurisdiction. This means that the best way to estimate the value of your case is to speak with an experienced attorney.

The serious injury attorneys of the Grossman Law Offices understand what you’re going through. We have spent more than three decades helping Texas injury victims get justice and fair compensation for their injuries and other damages.

More importantly, we have direct experience representing clients who were pregnant at the time of their accident.

If someone else caused your car accident, they could be liable for your physical, emotional, and financial damages. Contact us online today or call (855) 326-0000 for a free consultation and case evaluation. We can explain your options and help you get started with the legal process.

Example of a Settlement Secured by Our Firm on Behalf of a Woman Who Was Injured in a Car Accident in Texas While Pregnant

$180,000.00 Settlement / Car Accident / Premature Delivery

Grossman Law achieved a $180,000 settlement for our client, a pregnant car accident victim who suffered a premature delivery and soft tissue injuries.

Is There an Average Settlement for a Car Accident While Pregnant?

If you are wondering about the potential value of a car accident while pregnant settlement, you may be frustrated with the lack of information you have found. In many cases, settlement details are confidential. The other challenge is that because so many potential variables exist, it is virtually impossible to estimate the average value of a pregnancy car accident settlement in Texas.

The value of your claim will depend on the details of your injuries and other damages. You could be entitled to compensation for economic and non-economic damages that include your medical treatment and care, lost wages and benefits, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.

Beware of any pregnancy car accident settlement calculators you might come across as well. Without having all the details of your case, no one can provide you with an accurate estimate of your case value. So as you search phrases such as “car accident pregnant compensation” or “rear-ended while pregnant settlement,” keep one thing in mind: the only way to determine what your settlement value might be is to discuss the details of your case with an experienced accident attorney.

The Risks of Car Accidents During Pregnancy

The SafeRide4Kids organization has compiled a wealth of research regarding the risks of car accidents while pregnant. One of the most striking facts to emerge is that, for as-yet unknown reasons, pregnant women in the second trimester are 42% more likely to be involved in a car accident than other women. Because motor vehicle collisions during pregnancy are responsible for a third of maternal deaths and nearly three times more fetal and neonatal deaths, this is a cause for serious concern.

Three of the most severe potential outcomes of a car crash during pregnancy are as follows.

Maternal Shock

If a mother goes into shock, her body deems the baby as non-essential. Consequently, the body diverts blood from the uterus to the vital organs in an attempt to sustain the mother’s life. The results can be devastating. In fact, the risk of fetal mortality is 80% in cases of maternal shock.

Placental Abruption

This condition occurs when the placenta detaches from the uterine wall, cutting off blood flow to the baby. This creates a serious risk to the baby’s survival as well as the mother’s health. As many as 50% of major trauma injuries during pregnancy result in placental abruption.

Uterine Rupture

Although this injury is rare, even in traumatic accidents, the likelihood of fetal death is almost 100%. When uterine rupture does occur as a result of a car accident during pregnancy, it is typically caused by either the seat belt, the steering wheel, or the vehicle’s dash panel.

Even less severe injuries can significantly impact the health of the mother and child. Seemingly insignificant soft tissue damage can lead to premature labor and delivery, as well as other potential health risks.

What are My Options if the Car Accident Caused Me to Miscarry?

If the injuries you sustained in a car accident caused you to suffer a miscarriage you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Your best course of action if you've miscarried after a car accident is to speak with a qualified attorney about the specifics of your case as soon as possible.

How to Reduce Your Risk of a Car Crash While Pregnant

Naturally, you want to take every possible precaution to stay safe on the road—especially when you’re pregnant. One of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your baby is to always wear your seatbelt. If you are driving, sit well back in the seat, as far back from the steering wheel as possible. Don’t fall victim to distractions behind the wheel. Obey all traffic laws, and never drive if you are tired or fatigued.

No matter how careful you are, you cannot control the actions of others on the roadway. If you are involved in any type of motor vehicle collision, seek emergency medical attention immediately—even if it was a seemingly minor, low-speed crash. After you have been thoroughly examined by a qualified medical care provider, call an attorney as soon as possible.

How a Texas Car Accident Attorney Can Help

Your first priority after any car accident, whether or not you’re expecting a baby, is to get medical attention. If you are pregnant, go immediately to the hospital or emergency room. As soon as possible after going to the hospital, contact an experienced car accident attorney.

Getting an attorney on board as soon as possible will help get the legal process rolling. Your attorney will begin by investigating the circumstances of your accident and gathering evidence to demonstrate fault. Your lawyer and legal team will identify and document your damages to establish the value of your claim. In most cases, your lawyer will negotiate a pregnancy car accident settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company. This helps expedite payment to you, so you can get the care and attention you need.

During these frightening and confusing times, it can be invaluable to have a compassionate and experienced legal professional handling everything on your behalf. This not only helps protect your legal rights but also leaves you free to focus exclusively on your health and that of your baby.

Contact a Car Accident Attorney Now for Help

For more than 30 years, the personal injury attorneys of the Grossman Law Offices have been standing by our clients’ sides, fighting to get them the justice and compensation they deserve. We will fight tirelessly for you and guide you through the complex legal process.

We offer a free consultation, and we never collect any legal fees until and unless we recover compensation in your case. If you or a loved one was injured in a car accident while pregnant, contact us online or call (855) 326-0000 today to learn more about our firm or to speak directly with a Texas car accident attorney.