Welcome to the Hunting and Firearms Accidents
webpage for Scott Gottlieb, Injury Attorney at Law.
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
Scott Gottlieb 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. Attorney Scott
Gottlieb 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
Scott Gottlieb, Attorney at Law at our 24-hour
message number: (607)724-7700 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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