Phoenix Accidental Shooting Attorney
Were You Involved in an Accidental Shooting?
Guns of all makes are weapons designed to injure and kill. In the right hands, they serve as useful tools for hunting and, in the worst case scenario, an added level of protection during a home invasion or similar situation. Unfortunately, not everyone who picks up a firearm understands how to properly handle the weapon, which can lead to tragic and accidental injuries to others in the area. In some cases, the gun itself could malfunction and cause an unintentional shot to go off. If you were seriously injured in an accidental shooting, you may be able to file a lawsuit to secure compensation to cover your medical bills and any other damages you may have incurred.
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When someone else’s negligent or wrongful actions result in a serious injury, the victim should never be responsible for covering the costs that result from the incident. At MayesTelles PLLC, our Phoenix personal injury attorneys are committed to providing injured victims with the passionate and knowledgeable legal representation they need to secure the compensation they deserve. Contact us today to discuss your case with a member of our firm, and we can help you prepare and plan for the next steps you need to take.
Who Can Be Held Liable In An Accidental Shooting?
There are a number of factors our attorneys will consider when determining how to best file the lawsuit, including:
- Poor Training: If the person who fired the weapon received inadequate training and was cleared to use the weapon by their instructor, or was cleared to use a different type of weapon than the one they are proficient with (i.e. a handgun versus a shotgun, assault rifle, etc.) then their instructor or training course’s director could be held liable for your injuries.
- Poor Gun Range Management: If the gun range itself is poorly maintained and / or uses faulty equipment, it could lead to a catastrophic accident. If this happens, the manager or owner of the range could be held liable for your injuries.
- Intoxication: Operating any dangerous machinery or item while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a dangerous idea even in the best circumstances, and far too often leads to serious injury or even death. In these cases, the person or people who chose to use a firearm while intoxicated may be held liable for their actions.
- Accidental Discharge: A gun could accidentally discharge during transport, hitting a bump in the road while driving, during cleaning, etc. Whether this was caused by an impact, accidentally gripping the trigger, failing to engage the safety, etc. the gun’s owner will likely be liable for any injuries or accidental deaths caused by their weapon.
- Manufacturing Defect: If the weapon discharges due to a manufacturing defect, you may be able to file a claim against the company that made the gun in order to recover damages. In some cases, the vendor may have sold damaged equipment, in which case they could also be held liable.
Call us at (602) 428-7104 to speak with an experienced Phoenix personal injury lawyer today.
Hire The Legal Representation You Need Today
At MayesTelles PLLC, our Phoenix personal injury layers have dedicated their careers to providing our clients with the legal assistance they need to secure the compensation they deserve. If you were seriously injured in an accidental shooting, contact us today to discuss your case with a member of our firm by calling us at (602) 428-7104 or by filling out our online form to start out with a free initial consultation.
We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving
Client R.C. was stopped by Mesa Police for a civil traffic violation and later charged with DUI, Extreme DUI, and Super Extreme DUI in a justice court. During the course of their representation, MayesTelles attorneys discovered important inconsistencies in the police reports. When we presented these issues to the State, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop all DUI charges.
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Fatal Commercial Vehicle Accident
MayesTelles Client A.F. and her husband tragically lost their unborn child as a result of the negligence of an individual operating a commercial vehicle in Yuma, Arizona. After substantial investigation including accident reconstruction and filing a lawsuit, the insurance company paid out the policy limits of $1,000,000.00.
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4 Counts of Aggravated DUI Dismissed
Client M.W. was charged with 4 counts of Aggravated DUI in the Maricopa County Superior Court in July 2016 for allegedly riding a motorized bicycle under the influence. The attorneys at MayesTelles demanded that the State include certain materials in their presentation to the grand jury, resulting in the grand jury refusing to indict and the case being dismissed.
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Client Charged with DUI
Client, GS, charged with DUI - sentence was reduced to reckless driving.
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Client Facing Assault Felony
M.L. was charged with 1 count of Aggravated Assault, a class 3 dangerous felony. She plead guilty to Aggravated Assault, a class 6 undesignated felony, with a stipulation to 3 months of initial jail. She received credit for 32 days and the rest of the jail time was deferred. She was placed on 3 years of supervised probation. She has the opportunity to designate the offense a misdemeanor after successfully completing probation. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with DUI
Our client, A.R, was charged with 1 count of DUI and 1 count of Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. During extensive pre-trial investigation, it was discovered that the police made many errors in how they handled the case. We were able to get the client's charges reduced to reckless driving. Location: Glendale City Court
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Client Charged with Four Felony Counts
Our client, Ms. D., was charged with two counts of forgery - a class 4 Felony as well as theft - a class 2 Felony and also fraudulent schemes and artifices - a class 2 Felony. We were able to get her conviction reduced to a class 6 undesignated felony with the opportunity to reduce further to a misdemeanor. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Trespass & Assault
Our client, T.C., was charged in Maricopa County Superior Court on July 8, 2015 with 1 count of Criminal Trespass, a class 6 felony, and 1 count Assault, a class 2 Misdemeanor. On September 9, 2015, after an 8-day jury trial, our client was found not guilty on both charges. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Shoplifting
Our client, Ms. H., was charged with shoplifting - a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get her conviction set aside. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
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Client Faced 5 Felony Sex Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with five counts of felony sex offenses, including two counts of Sex Conduct with a Minor and three counts of Molestation of a Child. We were able to get the case dismissed upon a successful Motion to Dismiss. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client, K.F., was charged with Disorderly Conduct, a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get this client's case dismissed. Location: Tempe Municipal Court
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Client Facing Multiple Criminal Charges
Our client, L.S., was charged on October 20, 2014 in Mesa for an assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. MayesTelles PLLC was able to get those charges dismissed.
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Client Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
Our client, Ms. C., was facing charges of assault / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), disorderly conduct / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), and criminal damage / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor). We were able to get our client's case dismissed. Location: Mesa Municipal Court
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Charged with Assault & Failure to Appear
Our client, L.S., was charged in Phoenix on December 27, 2014 for assault and failure to appear. After completing diversion, our client's case was dismissed.
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Multiple Felony Theft Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation (Class 3 Felony) and Trafficking in Stolen Property (Class 3 Felony). Both class 3 felonies have a possible sentencing range of 2 - 8.75 years in prison. We were able to get our client's charge reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no jail time. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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