Hunting Accidents Lawyers

What Are Typical Hunting Accidents?

Hunting accidents usually involve a fire arm or an arrow, and fall within three categories:

1. Accidental discharge of a weapon and shooting another person,
2. Shooting at a target, missing, and shooting another person, or
3. Mistaking another person as a wild animal and shooting them.

Can I Face Any Criminal Liability for a Hunting Accident?

Most states separate hunting accidents into two categories when deciding to punish you:

No Death Occurs

If the victim of a hunting accident does not die, some states have specific requirements that you must follow:

1. Give your name to the victim,
2. Give the victim assistance, including taking them to the hospital, and
3. Report the accident to the appropriate government agencies.

Accidentally shooting another person in a hunting accident or failing to follow these steps could lead to:

1. Fines: generally around $5,000 - $10,000,
2. Jail time: generally not more than 1 year, or
3. A combination of both.

Death Occurs

If the victim of a hunting accident dies, you are subject to general homicide principles.  Most cases lead to a conviction of one of the following:

• Involuntary or second-degree manslaughter, or
• Criminal negligent homicide.

Do I Need an Attorney if I am Involved in a Hunting Accident?

It is extremely important for you to seek the help of an attorney if you have injured another person in a hunting accident.  You may be subject to criminal liability, plus there might also be civil, or personal injury issues involved.