Ask the Attorney: I Was Deer Hunting With My Cousins and one of Them Mistakenly shot me in the Leg. Can I pursue Claims, As I Know He Didn't Mean to Shoot Me Intentionally?

Posted: Oct 17, 2023 / 02:15 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 17, 2023 / 02:00 PM EDT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Welcome to “Ask the Attorney.” We’re answering your toughest personal injury questions.

Joining us today to answer your most challenging personal injury questions, is Attorney John Haymond, Founder of the Haymond Law Firm.

Watch this interview and see what Attorney Haymond recommends to our viewer, Ernie, who could really use some advice today:

“I was deer hunting a couple of weeks ago in Connecticut with my cousins who are from MA. My cousin, by mistake, shot me in the leg and I was hospitalized for 3 days as a result. Can I pursue any claims? I know my cousin didn’t shoot me on purpose.” – Ernie P.

If you have personal injury questions you’d like answered right here on this segment, send them to, asktheatty@haymondlaw.com. You can also call 1-800-Haymond.

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