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Welcome to the Hunting and Firearms
Accidents webpage for The Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb & Associates,
LLP.
If you have been hurt or lost a
loved one in a hunting or firearms accident, you may be entitled to file suit
for monetary compensation. Our firm has the credentials and experience to help
ensure that you receive the maximum dollar amount available for your claim.
Because we have experience in all areas of personal injury law, we know the
physical, mental and financial pain that accompanies a personal injury. If you
need someone to represent your interests and protect your rights, contact
The Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb & Associates, LLP today. We will help
you determine whether to aggressively fight or to settle a case in order to
achieve the maximum award.
The state of New York has an estimated 700,000 hunters whose arsenal includes
shotguns, rifles, muzzleloaders and even handguns. These incidents often involve
members of the same hunting party and result from accidental discharge or unsafe
handling of the firearm, or from the victim being out of sight or mistaken for
game.
Compared to other outdoor sports, hunting is statistically safe. Unfortunately,
accidents do happen and are often the result of hunting safety and game law
violations that include:
- Running or walking with a
loaded firearm,
- Placing or removing a loaded
firearm in a vehicle,
- Firearms in insecure resting
place,
- Shooting across the roadway,
- Shooting near occupied
buildings, schools and playgrounds,
- Unclear sight of target and
beyond,
- The firearm's
"safety" has not been engaged, and
- Crossing fences, climbing
trees or any awkward action with a loaded gun.
Homeowners insurance policies
will often cover injuries caused by the negligent use of a firearm. This
coverage may be available to the homeowner as well as other family members
residing at the home. Some hunters also carry separate hunting accident
insurance that may be obtained through certain hunting clubs and organizations.
If you have been injured as the result of a firearm in a hunting accident, you
may be entitled to file a claim and receive damages from the responsible party.
Hunting accidents are often investigated by the local police or the Department
of Environmental Conservation. When investigating a hunting accident, it is
important to obtain copies of any reports compiled by these agencies. In
personal injury and wrongful death claims, those responsible must pay monetary
damages that include lost wages (current and future), medical costs and other
financial compensation.
Due to events beyond their control or understanding, many hunting accident
victims receive no compensation, inadequate benefits or a less than equitable
settlement for their claim. We will fight to protect your rights and act as your
strong voice in the courtroom and to insurance representatives. We have the
resources and experience to investigate all avenues to determine who was at
fault for your injury and to prove your entitlement to compensation. If you
believe you have a claim against someone for an injury sustained from a firearm
in a hunting-related accident, contact The Law Offices of Scott C. Gottlieb
& Associates, LLP at 1-800-TALK-LAW (1-800-825-5529) or via our online contact
form. All calls and inquiries receive a response within the same day,
usually within an hour. There is no case review cost.
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