Those in Grief After a Death
Posted by Mike Bryant
January 6, 2015 9:10 AM
January 6, 2015 9:10 AM
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We work with a lot of people who have been injured in a number of different ways. The most heartbreaking cases are meeting with family members after a death. We are talking about very important things, but I totally understand how hollow some of it can be. There is an urgency because Insurance companies are never going to stop and grieve, but I know that for many it just is too soon. Unfortunately, in the end we can only talk about money. There is no way that any amount will replace their loss, but it is a system that works better than physically harming the person who caused the death.
Our goal is to represent the family as best we can, to understand their loss, and to take much of the paperwork and legal stuff off of their back. To make sure that time is spent to protect the departed’s reputation and provide for those who were left behind. To deal with the courts and other legal hearings that may come up with the defendant.
I struggle with the correct way to address each member and realize that each person is different and grieves differently. I came across a great list from a grief counselor Gloria Horsley about what not to say:
What to do:
This is some very helpful information. I will use it many times in the future.