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If you or one of your family members were injured or killed while at a shooting range in Miami, call us and we will evaluate your case.
Starting with the initial investigation of the circumstances where the incident occurred and continuing our communication with the witnesses, we do our best to conduct a complete investigation to find out who is at fault.
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Wrongful Death Resulted from a Tragic Gun Range Incident
Our client was accidentally shot by another customer at a Miami, Florida gun and shooting range. He suffered a ballistic injury to the head which caused severe damage to the brain, ultimately leading to his death. The case settled for the full $1 million policy limits from the gun range’s insurer, along with a significant but confidential amount from the shooter.
Although shooting range accidents may seem uncommon, the reality is that thousands of individuals are injured at gun ranges across Florida each year. Miami's numerous indoor and outdoor shooting ranges serve thousands of visitors annually, from experienced marksmen to first-time shooters. Unfortunately, when proper safety protocols are not followed or equipment fails, serious accidents can occur. Anyone can get injured if a shooting range fails to take adequate safety precautions or if fellow shooters act negligently. Injuries that can happen at shooting ranges include:
These injuries can limit physical capabilities, cause severe ongoing emotional distress, necessitate costly and unpleasant medical treatment, and, in the worst case, can result in death. Some victims may require constant care and supervision and lose their jobs, hence their income for their families. Sean M. Cleary, our personal injury lawyer based in Miami, Florida, will help evaluate your case and determine eligibility for compensation.
Guest safety at a shooting range setting should always come first and be at the top of the establishment's list of priorities. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and when careless actions or efforts are carried out by owners, employees, or other patrons, people do get hurt. Common negligence leading to accidents and injuries includes:
Miami has numerous shooting ranges that should be required to maintain strict safety protocols and employ highly trained staff to supervise activities. However, even when safety precautions are performed regularly, accidents still happen. Injuries at shooting ranges can be deadly due to the inherent dangers of firearms and the potential for serious harm within seconds. Shooting range injuries are commonly caused by:
Responsibility for shooting range injury cases may fall under premises liability, product liability, or both. Depending on the circumstances, the legal responsibility for injuries at a shooting range could be attributed to:
Most shooting range injury cases are settled out of court because range owners try to protect their reputation and avoid negative publicity. Safety on shooting ranges calls for extra caution on the part of equipment manufacturers, owners, and operators.
If you have suffered injuries while at a shooting range in Miami, you may contact our Miami-based personal injury lawyer to investigate what went wrong and provide legal recourse. At The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary, we have experts who can analyze shooting range accidents, letting you know if you have a case. We have a strong network of experts in ballistics, firearms safety, and range operations who can thoroughly analyze and determine the cause of these accidents.
In Florida, the time frame (statute of limitations) for filing a lawsuit in a shooting range accident is two years from the date the incident occurred. Contact our office immediately to seek legal help at no cost or obligation.