Sacramento Woman Killed in Head-on Collision in Fair Oaks
A Sacramento woman was killed in a head-on collision between a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck in Fair Oaks on August 12. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the crash occurred at 6:30 in the morning on eastbound Fair Oaks Boulevard close to where it intersects with New York Avenue. The reason for the head-on collision has not yet been released by authorities. The coroner’s office has since identified the deceased driver as Teri Lewis, a 55-year-old Sacramento resident. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
How an Attorney Can Help in a Difficult Time
After a wrongful death, the family is overwhelmed by grief and loss. Even the smallest tasks may seem daunting, and dealing with an insurance company or a lawsuit may be emotionally difficult. In such cases, our clients reach out to us. Initially, our investigative team is sent to the accident site to look for evidence that points to negligence on the part of the at-fault driver. We interview witnesses to the accident, obtain video camera footage, and review police reports for accuracy. Armed with this data, our legal team can structure a strong case to use in negotiations with an insurer or present in civil court. We believe that no one should be hurt by the negligence of another person and fight for a family who has lost a loved one because of it.
Grief
Grief is a natural emotion when someone you love has died. While grief, in general, is universal, it is also a very personal emotion. As such, it is different for everyone. Many feel removed from daily life. This emotion may last for months as the person adapts to being without the one they love. When a wrongful death is involved, the pain is often mingled with anger and the need for justice. One way to achieve this is to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the person who caused the fatality by their reckless or intentional acts.
How to Cope With Grief
Coping with a loss is a personal journey. Not every suggestion works for each person. However, experts offer the following advice:
- Be mindful of your needs: It is common for someone who is grieving to neglect their basic needs such as eating and sleeping. It is important to maintain your health for the other people in your family who depend on you.
- Discuss the loss: Many individuals refrain from talking about what happened, and this can be harmful in the long run. Friends and family may not know if you want to discuss your loved one’s death, so it might be helpful to let them know you are open to it. If you’d feel more comfortable, there are support groups where people who are grieving meet and talk about losing someone they love.
- Help other family members cope: Many times, other family members are suffering the loss as much as you are. Helping them by sharing your feelings and letting them talk about how they feel may be beneficial for both of you.
- Pushing your feelings aside: This is a defense mechanism that many people use to not face the terrible loss they feel. It may work for a time, but eventually, it is necessary to come to grips with their grief.
- Remember the joy: Joyful memories of the people we lost often get pushed aside as we concentrate on their death. This is normal. However, taking time to remember their life with you and how much happiness it brought may be helpful in coping with grief.
- Obtain justice: When someone kills someone we love, it can instill feelings of anger and disbelief that anyone could do that. Filing a wrongful death claim is one way to highlight the person’s negligence. It also may make the person think twice about being negligent or reckless in the future.
Sacramento Wrongful Death Lawyer
I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento wrongful death lawyer. When you lose someone you love to the negligent and reckless behavior of another party, you have the right to recover damages. Let me help you through this difficult time. Call me at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400 for compassionate, free, and friendly advice. You can also reach me online.
I’ve helped many Sacramento residents recover compensation in traumatic injuries and car accidents in addition to wrongful deaths.
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