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Whether a person has suffered a serious injury or the loss of a loved one, it is essential for an attorney to be cognizant of the emotional realities associated with loss, trauma, and grief."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"f5b66affbbe9","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"7c677cf12d8a0","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"Medical and psychological professionals have dedicated significant research to the subject of grief, and much has been written about the five stages of grief:"}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"95f3abaa15bb","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"f54c0eac514a0","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Denial:"},{"_key":"f54c0eac514a1","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" In this stage, people allow themselves to disregard current circumstances."}],"level":1,"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"e1771f5a2229","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"613aa0e470ab0","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Anger:"},{"_key":"613aa0e470ab1","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" When denial passes, people often become upset at the person who committed the harm."}],"level":1,"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"2ce75ee1601e","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"697396dceec80","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Bargaining:"},{"_key":"697396dceec81","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" This stage involves an internal negotiation process where a person wrestles with potential outcomes."}],"level":1,"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"97ad1913eeb3","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"b02a898fe2aa0","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Depression:"},{"_key":"b02a898fe2aa1","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" In this stage, the reality of the situation sets in, and a person often struggles with how the situation will affect his or her life."}],"level":1,"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"40dad1995ab6","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"27b5eccc90b30","_type":"span","marks":["strong"],"text":"Acceptance:"},{"_key":"27b5eccc90b31","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" In this last stage, a person begins the process of moving forward."}],"level":1,"listItem":"bullet","markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"2e60dde01b20","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"dea74cd7a7a90","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"While the attorneys at Jorgensen, Brownell, & Pepin are not psychological experts, we strive to offer advice that reflects both legal and real-world considerations. If you decide to pursue a lawsuit to recover damages for a personal loss or injury, you may experience the various stages of grief as your case progresses. Multiple stages of a case can require a person to recall and discuss the often tragic events that gave rise to the lawsuit. For instance, an accident victim may be required to give testimony in a deposition or at trial regarding the facts and circumstances that caused their injuries. This can be a difficult process for any person."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"e54b99f3ba19","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"c211d8dc3d100","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":"In light of the emotional and psychological challenges associated with accidents and other trauma, it’s important for a victim to understand the array of considerations involved with pursuing a lawsuit. With a proper understanding as to each step of your case, the lawyers at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin can help you obtain fair compensation for your loss while minimizing the emotional toll associated with your situation."}],"markDefs":[],"style":"normal"},{"_key":"afbd5403a85f","_type":"block","children":[{"_key":"30533ff627090","_type":"span","marks":["strong","em","ca3fb6d42eff"],"text":"Give our Longmont lawyers a call"},{"_key":"30533ff627091","_type":"span","marks":[],"text":" "},{"_key":"30533ff627092","_type":"span","marks":["strong","em"],"text":"today, and let us help you move forward."}],"markDefs":[{"_key":"ca3fb6d42eff","_type":"link","href":"https://www.jbplegal.com/contact-us/"}],"style":"normal"}],"author":{"image":{"asset":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[],"fallback":{"src":"https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hn22l5cs/production/a4836534f6fd584608fc3c80ec2e60b4108d5dda-256x256.png?w=256&h=256&auto=format","srcSet":"https://cdn.sanity.io/images/hn22l5cs/production/a4836534f6fd584608fc3c80ec2e60b4108d5dda-256x256.png?w=256&h=256&auto=format 256w","sizes":"(min-width: 256px) 256px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","backgroundColor":"#b18660","width":256,"height":256}}},"name":"Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C."}},"site":{"siteMetadata":{"siteUrl":"https://staging-jbp-legal.netlify.app"}}},"pageContext":{"id":"-0b1daa5d-801d-5062-ac84-9f0f466ad4b2","prev":{"id":"-9322e867-011c-556d-9d55-d1e6ff7fc4dc","publishedAt":"2016-12-06T23:30:00.000Z","slug":{"current":"attorney-matthew-crowther-receives-award-from-th"}},"next":{"id":"-320ed149-c2fd-5f90-b181-b82dd1219254","publishedAt":"2016-11-09T23:25:00.000Z","slug":{"current":"in-a-dispute-with-a-co-owner-of-real-property-it"}}}},
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