Summary

In this episode, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder Jack Zinda discusses essential tips and tactics for handling accidental shooting cases.

Discussed in this Episode:

• What qualifies as an accidental shooting?
• Who’s going to pay?
• How to approach these cases
• Proving your case

What Qualifies as an Accidental Shooting?

As the name suggests, an accidental shooting is one where there was no intent to harm an individual. We are looking for a negligent act or someone putting their firearm in a place where it could be used for a negligent act. 

Who’s Going to Pay?

Homeowners' or renters' insurance is usually where we go when attempting to award damages. As stated above, the person or persons liable may not have been directly involved in the shooting, but if they are found liable, their insurance would be used for damages.

How to Approach These Cases

Do not make your case about whether or not guns should or shouldn’t be available to the public. Start from a place of proper gun safety which will be much more agreeable to a jury that may own and use guns. Even NRA policies and gun experts can be used to prove your case. 

Proving Your Case

Proving intent is crucial to the success of your case. This includes eyewitness testimony, ring camera or other camera footage, and even a liability expert. Background information on the defendant will also be important as a clean criminal record and credible character witnesses can further prove your claim that the incident was accidental. 

You can reach Jack at:

[email protected]

512-246-2224