Responsible gun ownership requires strict adherence to the law and a commitment to everyone’s safety. Not everyone makes good decisions all the time, and that can result in accidents that leave the victim seriously injured or dead.
Contact a Watertown accidental shooting lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, if you were hurt in a firearm accident or your loved one was killed. Our personal injury attorneys have been representing accident victims in the area for decades with a strong record of achieving excellent results.
Connecticut gun laws are among the strictest in the country, but people can keep guns for hunting, sport, and protection of their property. Purchasing a weapon requires a background check, and firearms dealers must meet strict requirements. A 2023 law prohibits open carry in the state, but concealed carry is permissible with the appropriate permits.
Connecticut General Statutes § 29-37i requires gun owners who share a residence with minors or people who are ineligible to own guns to keep them locked in a box or other secure container or keep the gun on their person and within reach. Another law says that when a minor gains access to a gun in their household, the gun owner is strictly liable to anyone who is harmed.
Retailers must provide a trigger lock, gun lock, or locking mechanism with the sale of any pistol or revolver. The lock must be sturdy enough to prevent someone from breaking it, and it must have a key or electronic opening device specific to that individual lock.
Whenever you seek civil compensation for injuries caused by someone else, you must prove the other party was negligent. A person, company, or government is negligent when they do not use the appropriate degree of caution to prevent injuries to others.
Violating a safety law is called negligence per se. When someone violates a gun safety law and another person is harmed, our Watertown lawyers only need to prove they violated the law, and their negligence is established. However, it isn’t necessary to prove a violation of the law to establish that someone was negligent.
Any carelessness, recklessness, or failure to take reasonable precautions could be negligent in a gun accident case. When negligence is proved, the negligent party is responsible for paying your damages.
Gunshot wounds typically require extensive medical attention. Surgery is often necessary, and some gunshot wounds cause permanent, catastrophic, or even fatal injuries. Even when you’re lucky and sustain only minor physical injuries, recuperation can take a long time, and the psychological damage can be severe.
The compensation you seek from the responsible parties should address all your physical, emotional, and financial losses. You should get reimbursement for all your medical expenses and lost wages, including losses you may incur in the future. You should also receive money for your pain and suffering.
Our Watertown gun injury attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, will help you keep track of your injury-related expenses and document all the changes to your lifestyle. We will prepare a compelling case showing that your injuries merit maximum compensation.
Accidental shootings could not happen unless someone was negligent. The negligent parties should be responsible for paying compensation for the damage they did.
Contact a Watertown accidental shooting lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, for help taking legal action. We offer free, in-person or remote consultations, so reach out today to explore your legal options.
