No one wants to think about something terrible happening to themselves or their loved ones. Most people go through life trying to maintain a positive attitude. They don’t think about the possibility of a terrible accident or injury happening to them.
Unfortunately, the reality is that you could die or suffer a debilitating injury at any moment. This doesn’t mean you should spend the rest of your life worrying that something could happen. However, it would help to be aware of the potential risks you might encounter from your actions each day.
In addition to driving your car, consider the risks of taking simpler actions like stepping into the bathtub or walking down the stairs. One small accident is all it takes for you to end up permanently paralyzed or dead. On the other hand, if you spend your life worrying that these things could happen to you, it’ll mentally paralyze you and you won’t even want to leave the house.
Therefore, it helps to have awareness about the possible risk of death and injury under various circumstances. Just don’t let the awareness lead to worry and fear.
Statistics of Accidental Death Risks
- Reports from the U.S. Center for Disease Control show that the odds of dying in a car accident are 1 out of 77. That means you have the same chance of dying from handling a firearm as you do from driving your car and getting into an accident.
- According to a Nerdwallet.com report, the chances of someone dying from an accident in their home are 1 out of 1,884.
- The National Safety Council has determined the odds of dying while swimming is 1 out of 1,123.
- The odds of a pedestrian getting hit by a car and dying from the impact are 1 out of 521.
- The odds of riding a bicycle, getting hit by a car, and dying from the impact are 1 out of 4,169.
- The odds of riding a motorcycle, getting hit by a car, and dying from the impact are 1 out of 623.
Create Your Will and Estate Plan Today
Have you created your Last Will and Testament? How about an estate plan? You don’t want to leave your loved ones in limbo over acquiring your assets after you pass away or become debilitated. To avoid this, you need to create your will and estate plan as soon as possible.
After all, you never know when a tragic accident could change your life forever. Even if you are young or middle-aged, you still need to consider the possibility that something terrible could happen to you. Wouldn’t you feel better knowing that your loved ones and heirs will quickly take over your estate without going through legal hurdles or hassles?
Contact an attorney to create your will and estate plan before it’s too late.
You can contact Alfano Law Office by calling (603) 856-8411 or at this link.