Wisconsin hunting accident attorneys
Were you injured in a hunting accident?
Personal injury attorneys at Bye, Goff & Rohde will work for justice.
According to the last official survey in 2001, there are about 660,000 hunters in Wisconsin. While the majority of hunters are careful and conscientious, a small minority cause devastating accidents, injuring or killing other people.
If you’re struggling to maintain a normal life because you’ve been injured in a hunting accident, you might feel like there’s no hope. The attorneys at Bye, Goff & Rohde help you and your family recover after a tragic firearm injury or death.
Hunting injuries are usually the result of negligent behavior.
No one intends to injure another human being while hunting. However, the person at fault for a hunting injury can still be found negligent and liable for the accident under the law. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, careless or negligent handling of a firearm or bow and arrow caused 27 accidents in 2007, four incidents killing the victims.
Most people are injured in hunting accidents when:
- The shooter fails to identify the target (mistakes you for game)
- An object gets caught on the trigger
- They move into the shooter’s line of fire
- They’re covered by a shooter swinging on game
- The shooter does not see them
If you’ve been injured while hunting, or a loved one has been killed in a hunting accident, the personal injury attorneys at Bye, Goff & Rohde will help you navigate this difficult time.
Can you make a claim?
Hunting accidents can be complex. Call our law office at 1.800.607.3030 or contact us via email to get a free case review. Our attorneys will analyze the details of your situation and, if your claim is valid, help you recover medical costs, lost wages, and fair compensation for your losses.