ANDREOZZI + FOOTE
Shooting Victim
Lawyer
Reviewed by:
Benjamin D. Andreozzi, Esq.
- Last Updated: October 2, 2026
The shooter is not always the only party whose actions deserve scrutiny. A business, landlord, event venue, institution, or property owner may also be held accountable if its negligence has enabled or contributed to the crime. A civil lawsuit offers a way for victims and their families to seek compensation and justice for the harm they’ve suffered.
At Andreozzi + Foote, our shooting victim lawyers can explain whether another party may be legally responsible for what happened and help you pursue compensation. We are available to discuss your case in a free, no-obligation consultation.
“Many survivors don’t realize that a civil lawsuit may involve more than the individual who committed the shooting. When businesses, landlords, schools, and other institutions ignore known safety risks, they may share responsibility for the devastating harm that follows. Our goal is to help families pursue accountability and obtain the resources they need to move forward.”
Why Trust Andreozzi + Foote To Handle Your Shooting Lawsuit
At Andreozzi + Foote, we represent crime victims nationwide and bring more than 50 years of combined experience in handling complex, high-stakes cases. Our attorneys have the skill and dedication needed to take on challenging claims involving serious injuries and large institutions.
When you choose us, you can count on us for the following:
- A commitment to accountability: We have a proven record of achieving meaningful results and holding institutions responsible when they fail to protect people from harm.
- Trauma-informed legal representation: We understand the impact of violent crimes and provide respectful guidance throughout the legal process.
- Comprehensive investigations: Our team examines security concerns, prior incidents, and available evidence to understand how a property owner’s failures may have contributed to your injuries.
- Trial-ready attorneys: We prepare every case to achieve the strongest possible outcome through settlement or trial.
- No upfront fees: You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Can Shooting Victims File a Civil Lawsuit?
Yes, you may be able to sue for the injuries and losses you suffered after a shooting. A civil lawsuit is separate from a criminal case and can allow victims and their families to seek compensation for the harm they experienced.
Gunshot wounds can cause permanent disability or other life-changing injuries that affect a victim’s ability to work and may require ongoing care. A lawsuit can help address these impacts. In fatal cases, family members may also be able to seek compensation for losses caused by their loved one’s death.
Depending on the circumstances of the case, you may be able to pursue a claim against parties whose negligence may have enabled the shooting. This may include a security company, a business, a property owner, or an organization.
Because civil and criminal cases are separate, you may be able to pursue a lawsuit even if the attacker is never arrested or convicted.
Places Where Shooting Lawsuits Commonly Arise
Shootings occur in many different settings, including the following:
- Apartment complexes
- Bars and nightclubs
- Hotels and motels
- Shopping centers
- Parking lots and parking garages
- Schools and universities
- Workplaces
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Concert and sporting events
The location alone does not automatically establish liability. Our shooting victims’ lawyers can evaluate the circumstances of the case and determine whether third parties may share responsibility for the shooting.
Who Can You Sue After a Shooting?
Liability for a shooting may extend beyond the person who committed the offense. Depending on where the shooting occurred and what happened beforehand, another party may be responsible if negligent security contributed to the attack.
Potential defendants include:
- Apartment complexes
- Hotels
- Bars and nightclubs
- Shopping centers
- Restaurants
- Parking garages
- Schools and universities
- Employers
- Security companies
- Property management companies
- Hospitals
- Event venues and organizers
- Retail stores
When Is a Property Owner or Business Liable for a Shooting?
A property owner or business may be liable for a shooting if negligent security has enabled or contributed to the harm. Negligent security is an area of premises liability law. In general, property owners and businesses owe a duty to take reasonable safety measures to prevent foreseeable criminal activity on their premises. They can be held liable if they breach that duty, enabling a shooting to occur.
Examples of security failures include:
- Lack of reasonably necessary security personnel
- Broken locks or gates
- Inadequate lighting
- Lack of operable surveillance cameras
- Failure to address previous violent crimes
- Ignoring reports of threats or dangerous individuals
- Inadequate employee training
- Failure to control access to the property
Common Types of Compensation Available in a Shooting Injury Lawsuit
You may be able to recover compensation for any economic and non-economic damages resulting from an attack, such as the following:
- Emergency care and ongoing medical treatment
- Lost wages during recovery
- Loss of earning capacity
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma, such as PTSD
- Permanent scarring or disability
The nature and severity of the injuries and their impacts on your daily life can all affect the amount you may recover in a claim.
If the shooting is fatal, a wrongful death claim may help eligible family members seek compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, loss of companionship, and other related damages.
How Can a Shooting Victim Lawyer Help Your Case?
Dealing with a legal claim after a shooting can add stress during an already difficult time. A shooting victim lawyer offers relief by handling the work involved in building your case and protecting your ability to pursue compensation.
Our lawyers can do the following for you:
- Investigate the crime and the property conditions involved
- Review surveillance footage and other evidence
- Uncover any prior incidents that may be relevant to your claim
- Preserve records, footage, and other critical evidence
- Work with security experts to assess safety measures
- Identify all potentially liable parties
- Handle discussions with insurance companies
- File a lawsuit when appropriate
- Litigate your case and take it to trial if a full and fair settlement isn’t offered.
Testimonials from our clients describe how we’ve helped them and discuss the support they received throughout the process.
How the Statute of Limitations Affects a Shooting Lawsuit
The statute of limitations sets the deadline for filing a lawsuit over a shooting. If you miss that deadline, you will likely be barred from recovering compensation. Each state has set its own deadline, and certain circumstances may affect how much time you have to file.
Time can also affect the evidence needed to support your claim. Surveillance footage may be erased, and witnesses may lose important memories of the attack. Important records can also disappear or become more difficult to obtain over time.
Therefore, it’s critical to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. If you or a loved one was injured in a shooting, a shooting victim attorney can determine which deadline applies and help protect your claim before important evidence is lost.
Contact a Shooting Victim Lawyer Today
If you believe an organization’s actions or failures contributed to your shooting injuries, Andreozzi + Foote can help you understand your legal options. Our firm represents survivors and families in civil claims against businesses, property owners, employers, and others whose negligence contributed to the harm they’ve experienced.
Let our violent crimes lawyers help you seek accountability and the compensation you need to rebuild your life. We take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there’s no cost to you unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact us online or call (866) 311-8640 today for a free, in-depth consultation and take the first step toward justice.
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