Q: My brother was shot in the leg by another young man while playing with a gun
The young man accidentally shot by younger brother while playing with a gun. The bullet shattered the bones in his leg, requiring multiple surgeries. The doctors say that it could effect him for the rest of his life. What are our legal options against this boy, and his family. Damages?
A: Wow, that's a really horrible thing to have happened. The shooter is probably liable. If he is under age, the parents are probably liable. If the shooter's parents have homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance there might well be a source of recovery. Remember, I'm not your lawyer. This is just a starting point, not legal advice to rely on. You should consult your own attorney about this matter. If you don't have an attorney already, I, or any other lawyer on this website be happy to speak with you about this matter. While I have discussed the general provisions of the law, there are some exceptions. So you shouldn't rely on this note as a legal opinion. If you click on my name it will take you to my contact page. There you can find information on how to contact me, either by phone or by email.
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