What happens if involved in an accident when pregnant in a no-fault state?
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What happens if involved in an accident when pregnant in a no-fault state?
I currently was recently involved in a car accident and just heard that it is mine is a no-fault state, meaning my insurance has to pay medical bills. What about if I am pregnant? Does the other person’s insurance cover anything if something were to happen to the baby or pain and suffering?
Asked on March 1, 2012 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania
Answers:
Joyce Sweinberg / Joyce J. Sweinberg Associates PC
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your auto carrier will cover your medical expenses up to the limits of the medical payments portion your policy. If you have private insurance, that will then kick in to pay excess bills. If anything happens to your baby, that is a completely different dimension, which involves the category of damages known as noneconomic damages, which includes pain and suffering. Hopefully, everything will be fine and your question will fade into the backround! If you want to ask any further questions, do not hesitate to ask me.
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