M&S Wins $1.3MM Settlement For Potato Gun Injury

Originally published by Morrow Sheppard.

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M&S Wins $1.3MM Settlement For Potato Gun Injury

Houston and nationwide personal injury lawyers at Morrow & Sheppard LLP won a $1,305,000.00 settlement for a person injured by a potato gun, also known as a “spud gun.”  The settlement is believed to be one of the largest, if not the largest, reported settlement in a case of this type.  Our lawyers recovered every penny of the available insurance. What Is A Potato Gun? A potato gun, also referred to as a “spud gun” or “potato cannon,” is a pipe based cannon.  Potato cannons use either gas combustion or pneumatic air pressure to launch projectiles, usually potatoes, at high speed.  Occasionally dry ice is used as a propellant. Combustion launchers utilize (1) a fuel system, often hairspray; (2) a combustion chamber; (3) an ignition source, often a lantern switch or barbecue lighter; and (4) a barrel, often a piece of polyvinyl chloride or “PVC” pipe. Potato guns are capable of firing projectiles 500 yards, or even farther.  They are very dangerous. Can Parents Be Held Liable For Injuries Caused By Their Children? One issue that may come up in a potato gun case is whether parents are responsible when their child shoots someone with a potato gun.  In other words, do parents have to pay for personal injuries caused by their children?  As we have written in another article, the answer may depend on the circumstances. Are Potato Guns Legal? In our case, one of the first questions we asked was “are potato guns even legal?”  The answer is […]

M&S Wins $1.3MM Settlement For Potato Gun Injury
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