Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Coping With the Death of a Child in a Gun Accident (Part B)
Well-meaning friends, family or acquaintances might urge a bereaved parent to “move on” or “get over it,” but in reality, a parent who has lost a child in a gun accident will never “get over” the loss. There is hope for recovery and a positive resolution of grief, but the parent’s feelings of loss and sadness are deeply personal and should be respected as such.
Financial and Emotional Recovery
In addition to personal struggles, a bereaved parent might struggle financially with funeral costs or medical bills. Additionally, a parent might be required to take extensive time away from work, resulting in lost wages or job loss.
It is not unusual for parents who are suffering the wrongful death of a child to experience marital problems that can lead to estrangement or even divorce. The personality changes that come with extreme grief can make even the closest relationships – with friends, family, spouse – difficult to maintain.
In moving toward a peaceful resolution of grief and resuming a sense of order in a chaotic situation, bereaved parents have many resources available.
Here are some ways to cope with grief:
- Talk to a clergyman, minister, Rabbi or spiritual guide
- Speak with a therapist who specializes in grief counseling
- Join a support group for bereaved parents
- If you feel ready, consider becoming active in the movement to promote gun safety for children. Those who have been personally affected by tragedy often make some of the most effective pleas for change.
If you are filing a wrongful death lawsuit in the case of your child’s gun-related death, talk to your attorney about ways in which the outcome of your lawsuit might help to prevent future gun accidents.
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