The kind of damage you may be able to recover will depend on the nature of your injuries. The unique circumstances of your case will also determine what damages you can recover.
Here is an overview of some damages you may be able to recover:
Medical Expenses
Let's first begin with your medical expenses. When you slip and fall while pregnant, you will definitely need immediate medical attention for the sake of your health and that of your unborn child. Do not assume that the child is safe; only a medical professional can confirm that after conducting several tests.
Keep in mind that most of these tests are expensive. And depending on the severity of the injury, you will need special medication and other medical procedures to protect you and your unborn baby.
Your claim can include your past, current, and future medical expenses. This explains why it is always advisable to seek medical attention after an accident. The doctor will determine whether you need long-term treatment due to the accident.
Lost Wages
You may need to take some time off from work to recover from the injury. In that case, you deserve compensation for the lost wages. The same applies if the injury will affect your future earning potential.
For example, let's say you suffered partial paralysis due to the accident, preventing you from working in the same environment you used to before the injury. If so, you could file a loss of earning potential claim.
Cost of Rehabilitative Treatment
The doctor will likely recommend other forms of rehabilitative treatment to help you recover from the slip and fall accident. You should be able to include the cost of these treatments in your claim. In addition, you can claim transportation costs to and from your medical appointment and other expenses relating to the incident.
Non-Economic Damages
Other than financial losses and expenses, you can also claim non-economic damages. These damages cover the non-financial effects of the injury. For instance, you may have been depressed and stressed about your child's health after the slip and fall.
Most mothers do not sleep peacefully after such incidents. Others require therapy and counseling on top of regular treatment for their injuries. When that happens, their quality of life significantly drops.
Pregnancy is supposed to be a beautiful thing for most mothers. But victims of slips and falls, pregnant mothers to be precise, are usually constantly worried about the unborn. For example, the child not kicking in the womb as they used to before the slip and fall incident is enough to trigger the mother's worst fears.
The bottom line is that no mother would want to go through such a horrible experience. In the unfortunate event that they find themselves nursing injuries and harboring stress caused by slip and fall’s while pregnant, they deserve to be sufficiently compensated.