Life is fragile, and that is especially true for unborn children in the womb. If an expecting mother suffers an injury that results in the loss of her unborn child, the mother has every right to pursue compensation from the negligent party. We know that a lawsuit won’t bring your child back, but it can help to bring some semblance of closure and provide some financial relief during this incredibly stressful time in your life. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at your legal options in the event someone else’s actions or negligence contributed to the loss of your unborn child in Minnesota.
Death Of An Unborn Child Lawyer In Minnesota
Minnesota has always been on the forefront of protecting unborn children and their mothers, as we were the first state to establish a civil cause of actions for parents to hold negligent individuals accountable for the death of an unborn child. Following the passage of this law in 1949, 34 states passed similar laws to give grieving parents recourse for the unnecessary death of their unborn child.
As it stands, an individual or a couple is allowed to recover damages from an individual or corporation in the event their actions, inaction or negligence led to the death of their unborn child. In order to do this, you must prove:
- The loss of an unborn child occurred.
- The unborn fetus was viable at the time of the incident.
- The death was caused by a wrongful action, negligence or omission.
- You suffered clear financial and emotional damages as a result of this death.
There’s no playbook for dealing with the unexpected loss of your unborn child, so do what you need to do to cope with the situation. Take time off of work. Seek counseling. Have a funeral and burial service. And remember, you can receive financial compensation for some of these coping techniques by pursuing a personal injury lawsuit. Write down any and all economic damages that you suffered while you work your way through your grief, and then connect with an injury lawyer.
You have enough on your plate as you cope with the loss of your unborn child, and the quest for financial compensation can reopen old wounds and leave you mentally and physically exhausted. This can make it very difficult to calmly and thoroughly build a strong case, which is why many individuals seeking a wrongful death lawsuit bring a lawyer into the fold. We can take some of the burden off your shoulders and work to get you the compensation you deserve while you focus on your health and your family. We can also use our industry expertise to assign value to any non-economic expenses that you’ve incurred so that you get every penny you’re entitled to receive. It’s also worth noting that other family members may be entitled to compensation for expenses they’ve incurred as a result of the loss of your unborn baby.
Even at low speeds, a car accident can exert a major force on your body, and that can prove catastrophic to a fragile fetus in the womb. Car accident trauma can contribute to:
- Fetal loss
- Placenta abruption
- Pre-term labor
- Birth defects
If someone else’s actions or negligence behind the wheel contributed to the death or injury of your unborn child, you have every right to seek compensation. Let Dean and the team at Margolis Law Firm take the reins and ensure you can get financial compensation to assist with the cost of counseling, funeral expenses or for time you missed from work while you dealt with the fallout of the crash.
For more information, or for help with a different type of personal injury lawsuit, reach out to the team at Margolis Law Firm today at (952) 230-2700.
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