My daughters husband died a few months ago in a Memphis car accident. A drunk driver who ran a red light hit him. Sometimes it seems like her grief and anger will never end. How can I help her?

Your question brings up a very important issue – that of Tennessee wrongful death and the devastating emotions accompanying it.There are many steps you can take to offer your support and help your daughter through this very difficult time in her life. Here are a few suggestions:

Just be there for her and let her know that you are. Accept the fact that you cannot make her feel better, and accept her tears if she wants to cry.
Allow her to be silent, listen when she wants to talk, and accept what she says without judgment. Don’t try to fill silences with chat about daily news, etc.
Be careful what you say. For instance, don’t ask her to just, “Remember all the good times you had together”. It is okay to mention her husband’s name.
Remember that it may take a long time for the hurt to heal. Be patient.
Offer practical support like taking care of the kids, shopping or cooking.
Finally, help her to deal with the anger by helping her explore her legal options. Many times peace can be found through a legal claim against those who caused her loss.

The middle Tennessee wrongful death attorneys at Greer Injury Lawyers in Memphis have dealt with the kind of grief your daughter is feeling. Anger is a perfectly natural part of this grief. However, we also know that if anger is not resolved, it can be very damaging.

Encourage your daughter to call us, when she is ready, locally at 901-680-9777 or toll-free at 888-470-9143. We offer compassionate, caring representation of Tennessee wrongful death victims.