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Gun shot Injury Lawyers
After a gun or weapon injury, the person that attacks will claim the injury was negligent. At Cantor Injury Law, we know how to turn that criminal defense tactic into financial compensation and can win you homeowners insurance liability coverage after a gun or weapon injury.
If you are shot or injured on a commercial property, Cantor Injury Law can pursue commercial insurance to get you paid for your pain and suffering after a gun or weapon injury. Call today to speak with one of our St. Louis Gunshot Lawyers.
Types of Gun Shot Wounds
A gunshot wound occurs when a bullet or projectile penetrates or grazes the body, potentially damaging vital organs, muscles, nerves, and bones. The severity of the injury depends on factors such as the bullet’s velocity, point of entry, and trajectory. Common types of gunshot wounds include:
- Penetrating wounds – The bullet enters but does not exit the body.
- Perforating wounds – The bullet enters and exits the body, often causing extensive internal damage.
- Ricochet injuries – The bullet deflects off of a surface before striking the victim.
- Gunpowder burns and blast injuries – Caused by the firearm’s discharge at close range.
Gunshot injuries often require multiple surgeries, long-term rehabilitation, and mental health support to aid recovery.


Common Causes of Gun Shot Wounds
Gunshot wounds can occur in a variety of circumstances, including:
- Intentional shootings and violent crimes
- Negligent discharge of a firearm
- Accidental shootings in homes or public places
- Improper firearm handling or storage
- Defective firearms or ammunition malfunctions
- Law enforcement-related shootings
Regardless of the circumstances, if someone else’s actions contributed to your injury, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit.
A Major Win For a Gunshot Wound Victim
After a shot to the face, Mark Cantor won a client the policy limits from her ex-boyfriend’s homeowner’s insurance. The original offer, in that case, was no money because the prosecutors had sought a felony conviction. The girlfriend had revealed to her boyfriend that she was pregnant with someone else’s baby and was then shot. The criminal defendant was prosecuted and then claimed the shooting was accidental. Cantor used that criminal defense to win policy limits by settlement in a civil case.
St. Louis Gunshot Lawyers FAQS
Yes. If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence—such as unsafe firearm handling, improper storage, or reckless behavior—you may have a case. Potentially liable parties could include the gun owner, a property owner, or even a business that failed to provide proper security.
Even if the shooter has not been identified or prosecuted, you may still be able to recover compensation. You may have a claim against a business or property owner for inadequate security, or there may be insurance coverage available to help with your losses. We will investigate all possible sources of compensation.
If a defective gun or faulty ammunition caused the injury, you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer or distributor. Firearm defects can include misfires, accidental discharges, or safety malfunctions that lead to unintended injury.
If a property owner failed to provide proper security and you were shot as a result, you may have a claim for negligent security. Businesses, apartment complexes, and event venues have a responsibility to protect patrons from foreseeable harm.
You Can Count on Cantor
Expert testimony and treatment are critical to winning a serious back injury case in Missouri or Illinois. Cantor Injury Law will help you get medical care from a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, a neurologist, a pain management medical doctor, or all of the above. We will make certain your back injury is properly diagnosed by MRI, not just an x-ray, and will prepare you and the experts for trial.
The only way to win all the money possible is with the threat of trial in a Missouri back injury case, and Cantor Injury Law’s Mark Cantor has won some of the largest awards in Missouri ever recorded.
📞 Call (314) 628-9999 today for a free consultation.