How to Cope With the Death of a Loved One After a Phoenix Motorcycle Accident

A motorcycle is the most dangerous form of transportation on the road. Motorcycles are not only less visible to other automobiles but they also provide far less protection in the event of a crash. There were 5,286 deaths from motorcycle crashes in 2016. The most important piece of equipment any rider should use is a helmet. 

Helmet use can substantially reduce the risk of brain damage, which is the leading cause of death in motorcycle crashes. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), 71 percent of all bikers in 2018 were wearing a helmet. While it is optimal that the number of bikers wearing a helmet should be 100 percent, 2018 was at least much better than in previous years. In 2005, only 48 percent of motorcycle riders wore a helmet. In 2018, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were close to 5,000 deaths from motorcycle accidents.

The risk of motorcycle crashes being deadly is high. If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle crash you need the help of a Phoenix motorcycle accident injury attorney to help you obtain compensation on behalf of your loved one. Only you can pursue justice after such a devastating accident. Understandably, no amount of money can make up for the loss of a loved one, but helping with final expenses or providing funds to fill the void of a lost income can help relieve some of the stress you face. 

Coping With Grief After The Loss Of A Loved One In Phoenix

The overwhelming grief you experience is natural after you have lost a loved one unexpectedly. To work through your grief and find a way to continue to move on living the rest of your life, here are some tips to consider:

• Friends and family love you and can provide the necessary support system you need to work through your feelings and emotions. It is very difficult to lose someone you love and manage both your emotions and hold together the necessary responsibilities of daily life. Friends and family can offer the compassion you need and they can also offer functional support. Cooking meals, doing the laundry, taking the kids to school, anything that will take a bit of pressure off of your plate will help.
• Seek professional help in the form of a grief counselor. Sometimes, the pain you feel is so much that you need professional intervention and treatment to overcome your loss. It is OK to permit yourself to get better. Taking good care of yourself means exploring all options for better mental clarity and well-being.
• Obtain legal guidance from an experienced Phoenix wrongful death attorney. Speaking with an attorney doesn’t mean you have to file a wrongful death claim. A meeting with a legal professional will provide you with information and options should you decide that filing one is what you want to do.

Your likely to have many questions about how the law treats the aftermath of wrongful death. If the loved one you lost was the breadwinner in your home, or if they required expensive medical interventions before they passed, figuring out where the money will come from to pay for these losses is a common concern.

Finding Compassionate Legal Assistance In Arizona

Taking care of yourself and your family after the death of a loved one is a tremendous challenge. You don’t have to do it alone. Call the attorneys at ELG today and set up a free consultation. We are here to chat about your situation at either our Phoenix or Mesa wrongful death law offices at (623) 562-3838.