Families will want to post an obituary within a few days of an accident, especially if it contains information about an upcoming funeral service. The obituary doesn’t have to mention the cause of death, but if family members desire, they can mention the traffic accident. They can also write that a victim “passed away suddenly” to indicate an accident.
Should I Mention a California Car Accident in My Loved One’s Obituary?
The decision to mention a car crash in a victim’s obituary will be a personal decision on the part of the family. The cause of death isn’t always included in an obituary. However, mentioning it can clear up any misconceptions about what happened.
There are ways to indicate the reason for a tragic death without mentioning a car accident directly. The writer may simply say the victim “passed away suddenly.” The writer might mention an accident more sensitively, such as “the deceased passed away as a result of the injuries sustained in a traffic accident.”
These are a few reasons a family may want to include information on a car accident:
- To reduce speculation on the cause of death.
- To curtail a string of questions from family and friends wondering what happened.
- To provide closure to those who may have no other way of finding out what occurred.
There are also some strong reasons to avoid mentioning the reason for a fatality:
- Family members may feel better keeping the matter private.
- Family members may want to avoid a negative perception of someone who was speeding or drinking and driving when an accident occurred.
- Family members may simply prefer to focus on the life of a precious loved one.
The key is that all family members are pleased with the wording of an obituary and what’s included. Regardless of whether a car accident is mentioned, an obituary should focus on the powerful life a loved one lived. It should go into the hard work and accomplishments of the victim and the interests that showed their passion for life. Most importantly, an obituary should highlight the family members the deceased shared a life with. This is the true accomplishment to place a spotlight on.
You can find out more on our page detailing what should definitely be included in a California obituary.
Seeking Justice for a Family Member After a Deadly Car Accident
Family members should be able to focus on the grieving process and remember a special life. However, they may also face major financial obstacles caused by such a tragic and sudden death. These difficulties can leave close relatives with debt that lasts for years, threatening a family’s opportunity to rebuild their lives.
Nothing can bring back a precious life, but families should never be left to face the consequences of a careless accident themselves. When another driver’s mistake is to blame for a fatality, the driver’s car insurance provider must be held accountable. Families should seek justice and financial assistance after a traffic tragedy.
Contact a California Fatal Car Accident Lawyer
Maison Law’s skilled California wrongful death lawyers offer a free case consultation to all family members after a tragic death. We can help loved ones fight back if an unfair car insurance company attempts to blame an innocent victim for an accident, simply to limit what they must pay a grieving family.
Maison Law can often secure much more for family members than they could usually earn by handling a claim themselves. We also don’t ask any upfront fees from families if we do represent them. We don’t earn anything unless the case is won. Then our fee comes from the settlement or judgment that a car insurance company is forced to pay.
We want to provide compassionate care to families in crisis. We handle the frustrating wrongful death claims process while providing as little disruption to the grieving family as possible.
