Duty of a Pregnant Woman after a Car Accident
Serious car accidents can be distressing for individuals who are involved. Expectant mothers, on the other hand, have another cause to be apprehensive. Pregnant mothers are concerned about themselves and their children after a car accident. Unfortunately, it's not always possible to tell whether a baby is injured while still in the womb. Even if a woman looks to be unharmed, her child can suffer significant, life-threatening injuries. You should be aware of the following facts about car accidents, as well as the procedures you should take following a collision. Ask an accident attorney for such a severe case.
Car Accidents and Their Effects on Babies
Although babies are largely safe inside the womb, abrupt or extreme pressure on a woman's abdomen can be fatal for both the mother and the child.
Uterine Rupture - occurs when the muscular uterine wall tears, resulting in possible bleeding, stomach pain, and changes in uterine contractions, as well as the mother's and child's deaths.
Placental Abruption — a dangerous problem in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall, depriving the baby of oxygen and nutrition. It can also cause the mother to go into early labor or have a miscarriage as a result of it.
Miscarriage — a mother may miscarry if she is hit or injured in a car accident.
Premature Birth - When a baby is born before the 37th week, the unborn kid hasn't had the time to develop fully. An automobile accident could lead a pregnant woman to go into labor early, producing medical problems for the unborn child. A preemie may be born with congenital impairments that will affect him or her for the rest of his or her life. Blindness, heart issues, autism, intellectual difficulties, lung problems, and hearing loss are examples of disabilities.
Coup and Contrecoup Injuries - When an object collides with the head, it causes a coup injury. A contrecoup injury, on the other hand, happens when the head collides with a stationary object. Car accidents can result in both types of injury.
Infection - Foreign bodies, such as glass, metal, plastic, and fluids, can enter the blood and tissues of pregnant women and their unborn children after accidents. Those foreign things, if left untreated, can lead to sepsis, a life-threatening blood infection.
Fetal Injuries — Babies can suffer internal injuries such as internal hemorrhage or brain trauma as a result of accidents.
Maternal Shock — When a mother loses blood as a result of an injury, her body fights to get the remaining blood to her important organs. The mother's blood flow is diverted away from the baby at this time.
If you're in an accident, keep your cool and think logically. If your infant is wounded and you become panicked, your judgment may be impaired.
Get Off the Road - Unless you are injured and unable to move, get off the road to safety if accident conditions warrant it.
Call the Police — When calling the police, inform them that you are pregnant and have been in an accident. Pay close attention to the dispatcher's inquiries and respond fully.
Seek Medical Attention — If you are harmed, seek medical help right away. Even if you aren't aware of any injuries, you should seek medical attention. Allow medical personnel to examine both you and your baby if they arrive at the accident scene. Expectant moms are treated differently by emergency workers, thus you must inform them of your pregnancy. Then, make an appointment with your obstetrician and primary care physician.
Contact an Attorney – Accident attorneys can guide you in the appropriate direction. They can look into your case and obtain you the money you deserve.
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** Disclaimer: The above article does not imply a relationship between attorney and client, nor is it legal advice.