Can a Car Accident Cause a Miscarriage?
Yes, a car accident can cause a miscarriage. Physical trauma from a collision can cause placental abruption, uterine rupture, or other injuries resulting in pregnancy loss. If you were pregnant when another driver’s negligence caused your accident, Georgia law provides legal remedies.
How Car Accidents Cause Miscarriage
- Placental abruption: Deceleration forces separate the placenta from the uterine wall, even in minor collisions
- Direct abdominal trauma: Impact from steering wheel, seatbelt, or dashboard
- Uterine rupture: Life-threatening emergency in high-force collisions
- Maternal shock: Blood loss reduces oxygen delivery to the fetus
- Stress-induced premature labor: Extreme stress triggers premature contractions
Your Legal Rights Under Georgia Law
Personal injury claim for the mother covers physical injuries, emotional trauma, and future fertility concerns under O.C.G.A. Section 51-12-4. Georgia’s comparative fault rule (O.C.G.A. Section 51-12-33) allows recovery if less than 50 percent at fault. Two-year statute of limitations under O.C.G.A. Section 9-3-33.
Compensation Available
Emergency medical care, follow-up OB/GYN care, mental health treatment, future fertility treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.
Protecting Your Rights
- Seek immediate medical attention for fetal monitoring
- Tell ER staff you are pregnant
- Document everything
- Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company
- Contact the Wetherington Law Firm immediately
Contact the Wetherington Law Firm
If you or a loved one were injured in a car accident in Georgia, contact the Wetherington Law Firm today for a free, confidential consultation. Our experienced attorneys have the resources and knowledge to investigate your claim, build a strong case, and fight aggressively for the full compensation you deserve. We work exclusively on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
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