Accidental gun shootings pose a great danger to unsuspecting victims, many of whom are children. Many time, firearms lead to serious injuries, which can lead to permanent pain and suffering and fatalities. These accidental discharges can happen at various locations in both controlled and uncontrolled environments, from individuals who may legally or illegally possess firearms. The individual may face an investigation in the event of an accidental discharge, especially if he does not legally own the gun. Apart from criminal charges, victims may be able to bring civil action against defendants and other liable parties for their injuries. If you or a loved one has been shot by a firearm and sustained injuries, contact our accident attorneys today for a free evaluation of your case. Our team of attorneys at the Downtown LA Law Group can help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Generally, gun owners should keep their weapons near them or at a safe location at a shooting range. This is the safest way to prevent anyone else from taking the guns and mishandling them. If the guns are not properly looked after or cleaned, there can be problems. Often, inexperienced gun owners will simply buy the weapons and not learn how to handle them, which can result in numerous injuries. They also may be negligent regarding the law and basic safety techniques. Unlike other items, guns can cause extreme damages if they mistakenly or wrongfully fire.
Common causes of accidental gun shootings are as follows:
If you or a family member has been harmed because of an accidental firing from a gun, you should reach out to one of our experienced attorneys today. Never shoot in the Air – Celebratory Gunfire injuries: What goes up must come down, and bullets are no different. Bullets travel on average at over 1,500 mph and can penetrate many objects, sometimes shattering if they cannot enter. When they’re shot into the air, the wind and natural trajectory of the projectile may both carry bullets to other locations. Often, people will shoot their guns in the air to commemorate special events, remember loved ones, celebrate holidays, celebrate birthdays, and more. Although most individuals tend to shoot their guns in the air in more isolated settings, such as the forest or the desert, others do so in residential areas. Bullets fired in the air can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. According to statistics, one in three falling bullet incidents lead to death; while only 6% of regular gunshot wounds lead to fatalities. Falling objects of that size and speed that strike an individual’s head often result in traumatic brain injuries. Such head wounds are associated with a high mortality rate; traumatic brain injuries are often seen in high-impact collisions, but they can also occur in many other accidents.
According to California Law, a party is negligent when it fails in a manner expected of a reasonably prudent person acting under similar circumstances. There are thousands of other gun owners in the state alone, and the amount of accidental firings are relatively negligible. Therefore, an individual who acts in such a way is acting in a way that is not the norm.
Accordingly, negligence requires the demonstration of four elements:
(1) A Duty of Care is owed to the plaintiff under the circumstances. All gun owners must make sure that nobody is injured during the handling of the firearms.
(2) The responsible party breached the duty of care to the injured party (plaintiff), whether by acting recklessly, failing to unload a gun, firing into the air, or any other act.
(3) The defendant was the actual and proximate cause of the plaintiff’s damages and was the reason that the accident happened in the first place.
(4) The plaintiff actually suffered some harm (psychological or physical) as a result of the defendant’s negligence.
All four of these points must be proven to be true to show negligence. If even one is false, the claim will not be considered valid. For example, if you were not physically harmed from the accidental shooting, you will not be able to file a personal injury lawsuit. A common example of this is temporary hearing loss from being near a misfired weapon or minor burns from a mishandled gun. The damages may not be permanent or require treatment at all. It is in your best interests to seek out the help of a talented accidental gunfire attorney who can handle your lawsuit. Our team of lawyers at the Downtown LA Law Group have represented victims of mistaken gunshots for years, and we can prove that the responsible party was negligent in his action.
Children should always be educated about the dangers of guns. Parents should always talk to their children about gun safety and do so openly; the more closeted and candid the discussion, the more difficulty the child will have in understanding the problems. If you as a parent can adequately explain the rules of gun safety and why they are in place, your children will grow up with more care and caution towards the weapons. Despite this, you should always take reasonable steps to deny children from having access to guns at an early age; children who take the weapons out for fun can cause extremely dangerous accidents, even resulting in death. The National Rifle Association teaches children a four-part rule when in the presence of unknown firearms:
It is important to protect children from possible accidents involving firearms. If your child gets harmed in an incident involving a gun that mistakenly goes off, you may be able to take legal action against the responsible party. Contact our law firm for more assistance.
Victims of personal injury and product liability claims are entitled to numerous types of compensation for their damages. At the Downtown LA Law Group, our attorneys will strive to recover every form of damage from your gun shooting incident. Your deserved restitution can cover expenses for various debts, including:
At the Downtown LA Law Group in Los Angeles, our aggressive and skilled accident lawyers will keep on the offensive so that you are fully compensated for your injuries. We are one of the top-rated firms in the city for a reason, and we dedicate ourselves to our clients through and through. We will take care of every legal detail of the case for you, from start to finish, and we will strive to negotiate the fairest settlement from the responsible party. If we do not receive a worthwhile offer, we will go to trial and take on liable gun owners, property owners, and their insurance carriers so that your rights are protected and your restitution is paid out.
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