Wrongful Death Resources
Mortality Data: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Frequently updated statistics and data with regard to death, including the most common causes of death and infant mortality information.
Consumer Product Safety Commission - Provides information on consumer product recalls and other safety resources, including information on pool safety, baby cribs, carbon monoxide, and other household causes of accidental death.
Medline Plus: Injuries and Wounds - From the National Library of Medicine, alphabetically arranged resources on injuries and wounds.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Provides information on highway safety and fatalities, with special sections on drunk driving, distracted driving, and other key issues.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - Comprehensive information on workplace safety, such as emergency preparedness, chemical exposure, and more.
National Patient Safety Foundation - Features patient safety resources and literature, covering a wide range of medical topics, such as ways to prevent infections in hospitals and pharmacy safety.
National Toxicology Program - Fact sheets, testing information, and study results regarding hazardous and toxic substances, including reports on common environmental carcinogens.
Violence Policy Center - Product Liability - Studies, fact sheets and press releases on firearms product liability, with studies and reports about gun litigation.
Swimming Pools: Safety is No Accident - Special report from Consumer Affairs on the dangers of swimming pools, liability issues, and how to make your pool safer.
Books
Here is a list of some books that you may find useful.
Grief and Loss of a Child: Coping with Grief and Loss, Then Moving Forward
Beyond Tears: Living After Losing a Child
The Worst Loss: How Families Heal from the Death of a Child
Life After the Death of My Son: What I'm Learning
Dancing with God - First Year Thoughts on the Loss of My Daughter
Healing a Spouse's Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas After Your Husband or Wife Dies
Getting to the Other Side of Grief: Overcoming the Loss of a Spouse
The Loss That Is Forever: The Lifelong Impact of the Early Death of a Mother or Father
Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One
Recovering From the Loss of a Sibling: When a Brother or Sister Dies
Grieving the Death of a Friend
Grief Counselors
It is important for everyone affected by a sudden death to deal with the feelings of grief, loss and sometimes anger that they experience. Everyone deals with grief in their own way, yet over the years I've found that an experienced grief counselor can help you. Feel free to call me for or with a recommendation.
Guided Imagery
For example, Belleruth Napartsek's Guided Imagery CD, A Meditation to Ease Grief
Support Groups
In many cases, it may be helpful to join a support group. Some of the groups in Sacramento County include:
Kaiser Permanente Hospital 916-486-5300. Grief support groups on-going and open to the public in Elk Grove, Roseville, and Sacramento.
Mercy General Hospital 916-453-4552. On going 5-week grief and loss sessions. Call for information.
Mercy San Juan Hospital Support Group Chaplaincy Services 916-537-5098. Program for anyone experiencing grief. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm 6501 Coyle, Carmichael.
Sutter VNA Hospice 916-388-6215. Bereavement support group for those who have experienced a loss. Alternating Wed. 6:30 -8:30 pm Sutter Cancer Center, 2800 L St., Sacramento.
UCD Hospice Support Group Don Lewis, Bereavement Coordinator 916-734-1139, 6 week support groups offered throughout the year. Call for information and registration.
Loss of Children, Call Compassionate Friends 916-457-4096. Help and Support support for parents who have lost a child. Newsletter, telephone support, monthly meetings. 3rd Friday from 7:00 - 9:30 pm. South Natomas Community Center, 2921 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, 95822. Small groups available.