I agree, there are only really two classifications, it's just unfortunate that there isn't another one that would be more defined or a better term that could be used. Possibly self inflicted death.
That's suicide.
I agree, there are only really two classifications, it's just unfortunate that there isn't another one that would be more defined or a better term that could be used. Possibly self inflicted death.
Playing Russian Roulette is stupid. Dying while playing Russian Roulette is stupid. But it's still an accidental death.
That's suicide.
See, I disagree. If you are playing Russian Roulette- Odds are really good you're gonna die- you better have made peace with that before you pull that trigger.
It killed her.
Absolutely, there are ACCIDENTAL overdoses.
This thread go me thinking about life insurance. Does doing something illegal that results in your death disqualify your beneficiary from recieving their money? I guess I probably should read mine and dh's policy. Oh, not that I plan on doing anything illegal
My nephew's insurance paid. Not sure if it varies from policy to policy or not.
Playing Russian Roulette is stupid. Dying while playing Russian Roulette is stupid. But it's still an accidental death.
It probably varies- and you know insurance companies- if they can get out of paying, they will!
True, but being that some do, maybe thats why it is classified as accidental, for legal/insurance reasons. To differeniate between that and a true suicide.
I'm with the OP. I disagree that Russian Roulette is accidental death. "Died while playing Russian Roulette" pretty much covers it.
To me, it would have been most accurate to say Cory Heim "died of a drug overdose." I think accident makes it sound like it was a medical mistake. I would only assume suicide if it said intentional overdose.
Personal responsiblity is important. I think deaths due to risky activity can be teaching moments for those left behind. Saying this was an "accident" sort of downplays the fact that his own self destructive behavior played a part in it.
Drunk drivers can be sent to jail for "accidentally" killing someone. They don't do it on purpose, yet it is not looked at as an accident.
At the time of his death, it's important that he be remembered for the positive things he brought to this world. However, it's important that we learn lessons from his death as well and not gloss over the behaviors that caused it.
Why does anyone assume that simply saying 'accidental' means that people will gloss over what led to his death?
I really don't get that.
But I accept the risks associated to it. If I was driving wrecklessly or illegally, I heightened those risks and I made an intentional decision that depending on the heightened risk, may have ultimately sentenced me to a high probability of death.
Suicide is very different. Yes I agree that people taking drugs have got to know it will probably kill them. But it's much different than a suicide on so many levels. Then when you get into legally perscribed drugs it's a whole other ball of wax. In some ways it would almost be better if they just said "intentional overdose" in case of suicides.
Good point. I wonder if some have drug clauses in them.... if drugs are found in your system on autopsy we won't pay etc.
Good point. I wonder if some have drug clauses in them.... if drugs are found in your system on autopsy we won't pay etc.
I'm sure it's been tried. I know when Heath Ledger died the insurance company tried to not pay his daughter because they were trying to claim it was a suicide when the coroner had said it was accidental. He didn't mean to die but drugs caused him to die so the insurance company said it was suicide.