Is it safe to drive while I'm pregnant?

 

A:

As an experienced local personal injury attorney, I've seen the tragic results of failing to buckle up. As a reminder, car crashes are the leading cause of death for pregnant women and their fetuses. Having said that, there are ways to make driving safer when pregnant-wear a 3-point seat belt and keep the air bags activated.  In tests with "pregnant" crash test dummies, unrestrained drivers sustained substantially greater abdominal and head trauma compared to fully restrained drivers. If you are in a crash, call a doctor right away, even if you feel fine immediately after the wreck.

For more information:

Where is the safest place to ride in a car while I'm pregnant?

Why is driving or riding in a car while I'm pregnant so dangerous?

6 Steps of Buckling up with a Belly - Seat Belt Safety for Pregnant Women





Attorney Jeffrey Meldon

Hello, I am Jeffrey Meldon. As an accident attorney, I strongly believe that public education is step one in the prevention of an accident or in the recovery from one. 

My Office and Assoicates are located in Gainesville, Florida. We are Personal Injury Attorneys (Accident Lawyers). I take pride in my work and the results that I and my experienced team of Associates and Staff get for our clients.  

Everyone in my Office works hard to help accident victims get the justice and the fair settlement or jury verdict that they deserve thoughout the North and Central Florida area including: Ocala, Marion County, Alachua County, Lake City, Citrus County, Daytona Beach, and Inverness. I am highly involved with every case in my office and am the negotiator with insurance companies.

You can feel free to give me a call at 1 800 373 8000 or contact my office, with any questions you may have, or to discuss your unique case.