
Unfortunately, each year thousands of Americans are killed or injured by firearms. Some of these incidents are the result of poor judgment, but others are caused by defective guns. Contact a Florida defective gun lawyer if you or a loved one have been injured by a malfunctioning firearm. Our Law Offices will examine your case with care and give you an honest assessment.
In the United States, approximately 500 people die every year from accidental gun discharges. Many more are injured by gun mishaps. Many of these incidents are caused by faulty firearms. The following are some of the most common firearm defects:
- Trigger failure
- Over-sensitive trigger;
- Rifle drop;
- Battery discharges
Gun safety standards are extremely limited and it is very difficult to sue a manufacturer. It is possible. People often assume the user is to blame when a firearm is accidentally discharged. This is not always true. Even when used correctly, guns that are poorly designed or defective can be dangerous. You may be entitled to compensation if a defective firearm has caused you injury. A product liability claim is when a seller or manufacturer is held responsible for putting a defective item in the hands of a customer. To win a Florida products liability case, the plaintiff must prove these elements:
- Loss: The plaintiff must prove that they suffered a real injury or financial loss due to using the product of the manufacturer.
- Failure to warn or defect: The product is either defectively manufactured or designed, or the