When a Texas Car Accident Results In A Miscarriage: What You Need To Know

This week we covered the story of Maria Mendoza, a woman who was involved in a Texas City rear-end car accident on Palmer Highway two years ago when seven weeks pregnant. In a Galveston County personal injury lawsuit filed last month, Mendoza alleges that the injuries she suffered during the accident caused her to miscarry her baby. She is seeking unspecified damages from the driver who struck her.

Although it can be difficult to prove that a miscarriage was directly connected to your car accident, it is certainly possible to do so if sufficient medical evidence exists, such as the opinion of a medical expert. In these cases, it is especially important to seek medical assistance after the car accident and to report any complications that arise.

In Texas, a viable unborn baby or fetus is legally considered an individual even before birth, and the family of a miscarried baby is allowed under the law to sue for wrongful death if they believe their child was lost due to someone else's negligence. The law, the Texas Wrongful Death Act, came about in 2003 after a Texas woman lost her baby due to a car accident when she was 36 weeks pregnant. She took her case to court and after many appeals received compensation for the loss of her baby.

Miscarrying an unborn child due to an accident is not only the loss of a life, it can also be the source of significant emotional trauma and mental anguish. If you have been involved in a Texas car accident while pregnant and believe that the crash harmed your unborn baby, it is vital that you see a doctor immediately - and that you consult with a Houston attorney for the trauma and injury you suffered.

At Rasansky Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping our clients recover the damages they deserve in the wake of an accident and tragic loss. Call us today at 1-877-405-4313 to schedule your free consultation.