Learning about safety is paramount importance for gun owners in Montana. Gun owners must also be aware of accidents caused by gun defects. Owners of Remington rifles, particularly Model 700 rifles, should be aware of existing defects involving the trigger. Users of these rifles have alleged that their guns can fire even when the trigger has not been pulled.
The defect was apparently first discovered several years ago, and Remington voluntarily recalled X-Mark Pro (XMP) triggers manufactured between 2006 and 2014. However, many people have filed lawsuits against Remington, contending that a trigger malfunction caused an accidental discharge resulting in injury or death.
Filing a lawsuit for damages
Filing a product liability lawsuit against Remington requires you to establish that a defect in the gun caused you or a loved one suffering. When a gun accidentally discharges, it is often the owner or user of the gun who is to blame for their negligence. However, when a gun is defective, the manufacturer of the gun could be held liable for gun accident injuries and/or deaths.
If a manufacturer is found liable, it may be found liable for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering experienced by the victim and the victim’s family.
Establishing that a manufacturer should be liable for damages caused by a defective Remington rifle often requires testimony from both eyewitnesses and expert witnesses. Eyewitnesses can testify as to the incident itself, while experts can testify as to whether the accident was in fact caused by the gun defect. Medical experts are also helpful to establish the nature and extent of the injuries allegedly caused by the accident.