It’s never an easy situation for loved ones when dealing with the sudden and unexpected loss of family members. Recently, we were called to a home in Borrego Springs, California after a woman reported to police she hadn’t seen her neighbors in nearly a week. When police conducted a wellness check, they discovered the bodies […]
Do Suicides Go Up in the Winter Months?
This month down at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles is a Broadway show called Dear Evan Hanson which talks about suicide and the effects of depression. One of the songs, “Waving at the Window,” describes well the thoughts of someone struggling with whether they want to go on living: “Give them no reason to […]
4 Things to Do if Someone Jumps to Their Death on Your Property
Suicide is a tragic event however it happens. For property owners who have someone jump or fall from a building on their property, the suicide can have other tragic effects if not properly handled. If you are a property owner, there are four important things you need to know if you ever have someone commit […]
Suicide Cleanup Costs: Does Homeowners Insurance Still Cover When the Death Was Intentional?
The thought of cleaning up after a suicide can feel overwhelming to those left behind. Most people never think about the possibility of this happening in their home or business and are unsure how to go about dealing with the aftermath. When a tragic event happens, the last thing we want to think about is […]
Unattended Death/Biohazard Cleanup – Apartment
A RESIDENT WAS FOUND DECEASED IN YOUR APARTMENT– YOU HAVE BIOHAZARDS – NOW WHAT? Unfortunately, chances are that at some point one of your residents who lives alone will pass and go undiscovered, or a crime or suicide will take place on your property. You are immediately thrown into emergency response mode. The authorities are […]
