Mass shootings are a devastating and all-to-common problem in the United States. If you were the victim of a mass shooting, you may be wondering about your options for pursuing compensation. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to recover damages in these cases. However, a mass shooting attorney can help you file a mass shooting lawsuit.
At Claggett, Sykes & Garza, we are committed to providing mass shooting victims with the best possible legal care. Our team of experienced Glastonbury mass shooting lawyers will do everything in our power to get you the money you need. Reach out to us by filling out our online contact form or calling us on the phone, and schedule your free case consultation.
Reach Out to an Experience Mass Shooting Attorney
The first step in filing a mass shooting lawsuit is to contact an experienced mass shooting lawyer. Your lawyer can review your case and explain your options for pursuing damages. Mass shooting cases are complex, and the path to compensation is never easy. Attempting to recover the money you need on your own in these cases is nearly impossible.
Even with an experienced attorney by your side, you will be fighting an uphill battle. Unfortunately, you probably will not be able to recover very much of the money you need from the shooter or their estate as the amount of damage they cause will likely far outpace their financial means.
Because of this, you will need to pursue compensation from another liable party, which has historically proven challenging in these cases.
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Determine the Filing Deadline
The next step will be to determine the filing deadline for your case. It is critical that you submit your lawsuit before the deadline to protect your right to recover compensation. While there is no statute of limitations for bringing criminal charges against a mass shooter, for a mass shooting lawsuit, you will have to follow the personal injury statute of limitations for your state.
In Connecticut, the personal injury statute of limitations gives mass shooting victims two years to file a lawsuit. Likewise, their families will have two years from the time of their death to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Identify Potentially Liable Parties
The next thing your lawyer will do will be to identify all the potentially liable parties in your case. The damages done in any mass shooting are significant, and there will be many victims seeking compensation. Unfortunately, the financial means of the shooter will likely barely scratch the surface of the damages caused.
Because of this, you will need to pursue the money you need from other parties that may hold a level of liability in your mass shooting case. Some of the parties that most often find themselves the target of lawsuits in these cases include:
- Gun manufacturers
- Gun sellers
- Property owners
- Parents of the shooters
- Creators of violent media content
- Social media platforms
- Government agencies
Mounting a successful lawsuit against these parties can be challenging. Gun sellers and gun manufacturers are often protected by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which prohibits people from filing lawsuits against them if their weapons are used to commit a crime.
Meanwhile, the courts have typically found that the level of liability for these other parties is negligible compared to the liability of the shooter. However, in recent years, courts have begun to shift their position in many of these cases, making the chance of a successful lawsuit better for mass shooting victims.
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Review the Damages You Incurred
Once they have identified who to file a lawsuit against, your lawyer will review the damages you incurred. They will then calculate the value of your losses to determine how much to pursue from the liable parties.
It is essential that you determine all the damages you are eligible to claim to maximize the compensation you recover.
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File the Necessary Paperwork
The next step will be for your lawyer to create and submit all the necessary paperwork for your lawsuit. They will ensure that all the documents are completed correctly and filed on time.
Prepare for Court
Your attorney will then begin preparing your case for court. As they build your case and prepare their arguments, they will also be in contact with opposing counsel attempting to resolve your case through a settlement deal. Settlement negotiations can sometimes begin before you even file a lawsuit and can continue into a trial if no deal is reached.
If a settlement deal has not been reached by your court date, your lawyer will argue your case at trial, where they will attempt to secure the compensation you need and deserve.
Get Help From a Mass Shooting Lawyer Today
The best way to navigate a mass shooting lawsuit is to secure the services of an experienced attorney. At Claggett, Sykes & Garza, we are dedicated to ensuring our clients recover the compensation they need and deserve. We will work tirelessly on your case to give you the best chance of a favorable outcome.
Contact us today by using our online chat tool, filling out our contact form, or calling us and schedule your free initial case consultation with a member of our legal team.
