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Unattended Death Cleanup
Unattended deaths can be hazardous to health and the environment because the body releases harmful bacteria and bodily fluids during decomposition. The area around the body can become contaminated with these fluids, which can carry diseases and bloodborne pathogens.
What is an Unattended Death?
An unattended death is when a person dies and their body is not found for days, weeks, or months. Unattended deaths can occur for a number of reasons, including:
* Suicide or homicide: In rare cases, an unattended death can be the result of a suicide or homicide.
* Living alone: Unattended deaths are more common among the elderly, especially if they live alone and don't have family or friends who check on them regularly.
* Drug abuse: Unattended deaths are more common among people who abuse drugs.
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Do Not Clean Up After A Death In Your Home
Leave The Scene As Is
If the death was the result from a criminal act or an ill-intentioned motive, you most certainly need to leave everything untouched and call law enforcement authorities so they can investigate the scene. If the death is due to natural causes, illness, accident or injury, you should still call your local authorities and the coroner's office to report the situation. They will come and remove the body.
Call The Professionals
There are many dangers and health risks associated with cleanup of this type. Decomposing bodies can release harmful pathogens and bacteria that pose serious health risks. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, and other biohazardous materials can lead to infections and diseases. Items and furnishings that have been contaminated with biohazardous waste need to be disposed of properly, as improper disposal can lead to contamination and legal issues. We are equipped with specialized equipment and have extensive training and experience to be qualified to remediate this type of hazard.
Focus On Healing
Cleaning up after a loved one’s death can be emotionally overwhelming and traumatic. The process can exacerbate grief and make it harder to cope with the loss. Not only should you be concerned with the biohazard dangers that are present after a death, but emotional and mental trauma can result as well. Visualizing the scene and the odors that can be present are often more than one expected to have to deal with.
Biohazard certified
Frequently asked questions
A biohazard is any hazardous biological material, such as those found at crime scenes, trauma scenes, sewage backups, and drug paraphernalia.
Improper treatment can spread contamination and lead to illness or life-threatening conditions.
First, if this is due to a crime or accident, you will need to call 911 and report the situation. Once the initial crime scene or accident has been addressed by the authorities and the ambulance or coroner has removed the body (if there was one), you can start to process what things need to be done to get back to normal. It can be very overwhelming. Give us a call and explain the situation, give us the address, who we will need to communicate with and your insurance information. We can help. We may be able to come right away, however in some cases where there is an investigation in process, we cannot begin cleanup until the scene has been released.
Most standard homeowner's insurance policies do include coverage for biohazard cleanups. However, there can be exceptions, and some policies may offer limited coverages.
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