Houston Gunshot Accidents Attorney
Firearm injuries and wrongful death
Americans possess a Second Amendment right to own firearms. Guns provide protection and safe recreation for many citizens. Injuries rarely occur unless a person or company acts negligently or intentionally. When weapons are mishandled or used in commission of a crime, however, the resulting injuries are often permanently disabling or fatal, and always gravely serious.
Houston accident lawyer Shane R. Kadlec has more than 15 years of experience and is certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in personal injury trial law. He holds gun owners accountable for injuries resulting from their weapons. He also determines whether other individuals or companies are to blame for the circumstances surrounding a shooting.
Causes of accidental firearm injuries
Guns by their nature are dangerous and must be handled with caution. One careless moment can end in catastrophe. Especially if children or adolescents have potential access, firearm owners are responsible for keeping their weapons in a safe space and away from children. All persons who are intended to have control of the weapons should be well-trained in safety and use. Factors that can contribute to accidental shootings include:
- Poor training in gun safety and use
- Improperly stored firearms
- Failure to use gun locks or locked cabinets
- Children playing with guns or showing off to friends
- Handling weapons after using alcohol or drugs
- Hunting accidents
Victims of assault
Insufficient security and poor lighting can increase the risk of gun crimes near commercial buildings, apartment complexes, public spaces and quiet streets. Assailants view dim lighting, ample hiding locations, remoteness and abandonment as ideal opportunities to attack unsuspecting victims. In many cases, security companies, building managers and government departments are culpable for brutal firearm assaults. Shane is one of the top accident attorneys in Houston and can recover damages when you are shot during a criminal attack.
Contact an experienced firearm accident lawyer who demands compensation for your injuries
The law office of Shane R. Kadlec is located between the Galleria and downtown Houston and represents clients throughout Texas, primarily in and around Houston, Beaumont, Galveston, Austin and the Rio Grande Valley.
Call Shane R. Kadlec at 281-643-2000 or contact the law firm online to schedule your free consultation.
