Accidental Shooting Accident Lawyer in Waco, Texas

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There are many reasons why someone may own a gun, including self-defense or for recreational purposes. When properly handled, shooting a gun is relatively safe. However, injury may occur when the gun operator is drinking or ignoring proper safety measures. Zinda Law Group’s knowledgeable Waco accidental shooting injury lawyers are here to fight for your legal rights if you have been injured due to a gun handler’s negligence.

If you have been injured due to an accidental shooting, contact a personal injury attorney at Zinda Law Group. We can help to answer your questions and guide you through the entire legal process. We will work with you to pursue the maximum amount compensation for your injuries and suffering. Contact us today at (800) 863-5312 for your 100% free initial consultation. We are available 24/7, and you do not owe us anything unless we are successful in winning your case.

Are there Waco accidental shooting injury lawyers near me?

Accidental shootings can happen anywhere. Fortunately, Zinda Law Group has offices across the country, including an office in Waco, Texas. We are also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so we are here for you no matter where or when your accident took place.

In addition, we also have offices in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Florida. Our nationwide team has the experience, knowledge, and resources to help you pursue the maximum amount of compensation available in your unique case. If you have been involved in an accidental shooting in Waco, Texas, contact Zinda Law Group as soon as possible.

How does an accidental shooting in Texas occur?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 45,222 firearm-related deaths in the United States in 2020 alone. This equates to approximately 124 deaths each day. Although the majority of these deaths were due to suicides, accidental shootings also contributed to this number, as nearly two in every ten firearm related injuries were unintentional. Further, injuries from firearms were among the top 5 leading cause of death in people aged 1 to 44 in the United States in 2020. Understanding how these tragic injuries occurred in the past may help you from being harmed in the future. Below are different ways in which an accidental shooting in Texas may occur:

Keeping Firearms Within the Reach of Children

According to a study performed in 2019, firearm injuries were the second leading cause of death among children and teens in the United States. It was also found to be the leading cause of death among high school students. Although tragic, this is less surprising when considering that 1.7 million children in the United States live in a home with at least one unlocked and loaded gun. This equates to approximately 1 in every 3 homes that have guns with children present.

Additionally, between the years 2014 and 2018, more than 15,000 children under the age of 19 died from a gun injury. Further, at least 13,000 children under the same age sustained unintentional gun-related injuries or death. The U.S. General Accounting Office has estimated that approximately 31% of accidental gun-related deaths could be prevented by using a child-proof safety lock and a loading indicator. If you have children in the home, or even children who are just visiting your home, always keep your guns unloaded and in a locked safe where children cannot reach them.

Using Drugs or Alcohol While Handling the Firearm

You should never operate a firearm while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Still, many people operate guns under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which can lead to serious injury or even death. Importantly, even a small amount can produce symptoms such as:

• Lowered inhibitions
• Trouble concentrating
• Loss of critical thinking or judgement
• Loss of coordination
• Dulled vision
• Mood swings, such as increased aggression.

Someone who has caused a gun injury after using drugs or alcohol likely exhibited a few of these symptoms. If you were hurt in a gun accident and the injury was caused by someone under the influence, an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you lay out the facts of your case and investigate.

Lack of Gun Safety Knowledge

It is very dangerous for someone to handle a gun if they have no experience doing so, as these individuals may pose as a safety risk to themselves or others. Before handling a firearm, the user should take a gun safety class and learn all the important safety rules. The gun safety rules put forth by The Firearm Industry Trade Association include:

• Always keep the firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
• Unload the firearm when not currently in use.
• Know your target and what is beyond it.
• Use the correct type of ammunition.
• Wear eye and ear protection while shooting.
• Service your gun regularly.
• Learn the unique mechanical and handling characteristics of each firearm you use.

This is not an all-inclusive list, so it is important to do your own research before purchasing a gun and take a safety course designed for your firearm. Further, do not allow others to handle your firearm unless they understand firearm safety and use.

Knowing the causes of accidental shootings is important, as it may help to prevent future harm. If you or your loved one have been injured in an accidental shooting, , contact one of Zinda Law Group’s knowledgeable attorneys today. We are here to assist you and your family through this difficult time and help you pursue the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries, mental distress, and more.

Potential injuries resulting from an accidental shooting in Texas

Unfortunately, many accidental shootings result in someone losing their life. This is especially true when the victim receives a shot to the head, neck, or chest. In this situation, the victim’s family may bring a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim in Texas is brought by certain members of the decedent’s family to compensate the family for the losses they have experienced from the death of their loved one. To bring a wrongful death claim, the decedent must have died due to another person’s negligence, carelessness, unskillfulness, or default.

If, however, the victim survives the incident, he or she may be left with serious or life-threatening injuries. These injuries may require prolonged hospital stays, physical therapy, or long-term disability. Examples of potential injuries resulting from a gunshot include, but are not limited to:

Brain Damage

If a bullet shatters a piece of skull, it may result in a traumatic brain injury. Although mild traumatic brain injuries may only affect brain cells temporarily, more serious traumatic brain injuries can cause long-term complications or even death. Further, signs of a traumatic brain injury may not appear for days or weeks. Thus, you should contact a doctor immediately if you have been shot in or near the head.

Paralysis

If an individual is shot in the area around the spinal cord, the bullet may cause the spinal cord to be damaged, resulting in paralysis. Paralysis may be partial, which affects control of some muscles, but not all of them, or the paralysis may be complete, in which case there is no control over any muscles. A healthcare professional will likely need to run tests to determine the extent of the paralysis.

Amputation

An amputation is the loss or removal of a body part. An amputation due to an accidental shooting would be considered a traumatic amputation. Traumatic amputations account for approximately 45% of all amputations.

Organ damage

A shooting victim may also face organ damage due to the incident. For example, a gunshot to the abdomen may cause liver, stomach, colon, or intestinal damage.

Tissue damage

Accidental shootings may also cause significant tissue damage. Soft tissue injuries are trauma to the muscles, tendons, or ligaments.

Infections

The gun shot wound may also become infected, which may present with increased drainage from the wound, thick, tan, green or yellow drainage, drainage that smells bad, a high temperature, and red streaks leading away from the wound. There is a higher risk of infection from high-velocity wounds with fractures. Always contact your doctor if you see any signs of infection.

Broken bones

A gunshot victim may also experience broken bones as a result of the incident. A break may occur straight across the bone, or it may be along the bone’s length. Further, a fracture can split the bone into two or more pieces. On average, it will take six to eight weeks to recover from a broken bone, although this number will change with the severity and placement of the injury. Bone fractures may also lead to several complications, such as blood clots and hemarthrosis.

Severe bleeding

A shooting victim may also experience severe bleeding. If the wound is severe, the victim may need surgery to stop the bleeding, although the amount of damage will depend on the location of the wound and the speed and type of bullet. Always call a doctor if you have bleeding that will not stop after 10 minutes of pressure.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accidental shooting in Waco, you may need to contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible to discuss your unique case. If you are injured, seek immediate medical care to address your injuries before they have been worsened by lack of medical attention. Medical personnel will be able to properly treat your wounds and document the extent of your injuries, which will help you attorney pursue compensation. Zinda Law Group’s accidental shooting attorneys have the knowledge and resources to help investigate your accident, determine fault, and help you pursue the maximum amount of compensation available in your case.

How long do I have to file an accidental shooting claim in Texas?

It is important to note that you only have a certain amount of time to file a personal injury case. If you exceed this time limit, otherwise referred to as the statute of limitations, then you will likely be unable to receivecompensation for your injuries or property damage. For instance, you will have two years to file a personal injury claim in Waco, Texas before you are barred from receiving compensation. Importantly, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims differs between states, so you may want to contact an experienced accidental shooting lawyer in your area before beginning the legal process. If you have been involved in an accidental shooting in Waco, contact a Zinda Law Group attorney as soon as possible. We can help you file your case on time and  pursue the maximum amount of compensation available in your unique case.

If you have been injured due to an accidental shooting in Waco, contact a zinda law group personal injury lawyer today

Firearm-related injuries, including accidental shootings, are very serious and happen far too often. These accidents occur for different reasons, and may result in serious injury or even death to the victim. If you have been injured due to the negligence or intentional acts of another individual, call an accidental shooting lawyer at Zinda Law Group as soon as possible. Our skilled team can help guide you through entire legal process, from the initial filing to resolution.

We have offices across the state of Texas and are here to help you pursue the maximum amount of compensation available in your unique case. Contact Zinda Law Group as soon as you can at (800) 863-5312 to discuss your potential accidental shooting case. Your initial consultation is always 100% free and you will not pay us anything unless we are successful in winning your injury case. That is our No Win, No Fee Guarantee.

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