Prenatal tort

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003856",
  "term": "Prenatal tort",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A civil wrong that causes injury to a fetus before birth. If the child is born alive, a lawsuit can be brought on the child's behalf for injuries sustained in the womb, such as those caused by medical malpractice or a car accident. Some jurisdictions also permit wrongful death actions if the injury results in a stillbirth after the fetus has reached viability.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/prenatal-tort/"
}