Child Injury Lawyer Blog
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog
For years, children and adults alike have enjoyed the challenge and fun associated with BB gun use. Unfortunately for many children, a BB gun is the weapon – yes weapon – that causes significant injuries including but not limited to eye injuries. It has been reported that the pumping of a BB gun can lead to the velocity of the BB pellet similar to a .22 gauge handgun. As such, the velocity and force of a BB gun pellet shot can go through the eye and cause a serious eye injury in the form of a retinal detachment. There is an old saying, “Be careful or you will lose an eye.” There is even a famous movie that centers around a child’s wish just to have that special BB gun delivered. A Christmas Story is a great comedy and sure enough the child suffers a minor injury from the BB gun. However, when a child suffers a serious injury as a result of the use or misuse of a BB gun, this is no laughing matter. For some of these children, vision is affected for life.