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Torts/Personal Injury

Mar. 20, 2024

Understanding accidental shootings and their causes

Unintentional shootings are profound tragedies that leave an indelible impact on many lives, and can result from improper storage, irresponsible safety practices, ignorance of safety procedures, misjudgment of a firearm’s loaded status, or accidental trigger pulls.

Michael C. MacNeil

Trial Attorney and Founder, The Law Office of Michael C. MacNeil

10620 Treena St Ste 230
San Diego , CA 92131-1140

Phone: (858) 922-7098

Email: michael@1900law.com

U San Diego School of Law

Attorney Michael C. MacNeil of The Law Office Of Michael C. MacNeil solves clients' family law, criminal, and related civil matters in San Diego and adjoining counties. A graduate of UCLA and the University of San Diego School of Law, Mr. MacNeil has headed his own private practice since 2016 following a career in criminal prosecution. As an experienced trial attorney, he is prepared to take any matter before a judge or jury while at the same time negotiating the best possible result for each client.

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In an era where firearm ownership is an unquestionable civil right in many societies, accidental shootings are a grim reminder of the inherent risks involved. Tragic incidents stemming from combinations of improper gun handling, insufficient education, and lax storage practices cast a somber shadow over countless lives each year.

With a comprehensive understanding of the scenarios, circumstances, and psychological impacts surrounding these...

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