If you are involved in a car accident while pregnant, you will likely have more medical expenses compared to a crash victim who was not pregnant. The value of the other damages suffered may also increase because of the pregnancy:
Increased medical expenses: If your pregnancy care is complicated by an accident, your medical costs can skyrocket. You could receive compensation to cover the costs of emergency treatment, extended hospital stays, specialized prenatal care or even postnatal care.
Higher compensation for serious injuries: Serious complications, such as a traumatic brain injury to you or your unborn child, increase your claim because of your greater need for medical attention. Therefore, your compensation could be much higher.
Lost wages: If you have to go on maternity leave earlier than expected because of the accident, you can claim compensation for lost wages, this is income you would have earned if not for the crash.
Pain and suffering: Your compensation for pain and suffering may cover physical and emotional pain caused by the accident. For example, the accident may cause anxiety and fear about the well-being of your baby.
Future medical expenses: Depending on how much the accident affects your pregnancy, you and your unborn child might need ongoing care. This could also be included in your compensation.