Kane County, IL Personal Injury Attorneys Pursue Maximum Damages for Accident Victims, Including the Unborn
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Fetal death is the worst outcome that can occur from a pregnancy and seldom occur in developed countries, although numerous studies have concluded that trauma resulting from motor vehicle accidents occurring during pregnancy is a significant cause of death. Fetal deaths occur in mothers with minor to major injuries, and as the maternal severity of injury increases, the percentage of fetal deaths also increases.
Trauma During Pregnancy
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of traumatic injury and fetal death during pregnancy, accounting for approximately 60 percent of all injuries.
The pattern and severity of fetal injury depends on the direction of the impact.
- In a frontal collision, the victim comes to an abrupt stop and collides with the windshield, airbag, dashboard, or steering wheel, resulting in blunt trauma.
- During a side-impact crash, the victim is thrown side to side or across the vehicle, resulting in pelvic fractures, pulmonary contusions, and diaphragmatic ruptures.
- In a rear-impact collision, the person is accelerated back and forth, and the adverse movement can cause the uterus and placenta to rupture or tear.
Research has found that six to seven percent of all pregnant women experience some sort of trauma during pregnancy, and the risk of accidental injury during pregnancy is greatest during the third trimester.
Contact a Kane County, IL Personal Injury Law Firm Today
Were you involved in an automobile accident that resulted in the death of a fetus? Contact the Kane County, IL injury attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, LLC online or call 1-800-859-8800 to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential for recovery today. There is never a fee unless you collect.
