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Accidental Gun Shot Injuries In Pennsylvania

Because of the inherent danger of firearms, injuries from accidental gunshots are often extremely serious if not fatal.  Accidental gunshot injuries often arise from one of three causes, a failure to safely secure a gun, improper handling of a gun, and hunting accidents.  In cases where someone fails to properly secure a gun, the weapon may be found by a child and accidentally discharged.

In cases where someone is injured through improper handling of a gun, it may be the case that a person does not know that the firearm is loaded, may think that the safety is on, or may simply drop a gun and cause a gunshot injury.  Hunting accidents are not uncommon in Pennsylvania given the large population of hunters in Pennsylvania. A common occurrence in a hunting accident injury occurs where a hunter mistakes another person for an animal and causes a gunshot injury.  Hunting accident injuries have also occurred when hunters have fallen from tree stands and accidentally discharged their firearm.

Guns by design are dangerous, so accidental discharges of firearms frequently cause serious injuries or death.  It is therefore extremely important that guns be handled with extreme care, that they be stored safely, and that hunters use exceptional caution in choosing their targets and handling their guns.  When a person is injured through an accidental shooting, an accident attorney can help with obtaining compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering compensation.

Contact Attorney Matvey today at 724-774-0999 to discuss your accident case.