Tree Stand Falls and Serious Accidents

According to a 1993 survey by Deer and Deer Hunting Magazine, more than a third of hunters will end up falling from a tree stand. Additionally, 3% of those who fall from a tree stand will be severely crippled.

Hunting season is already under full swing in many states, including West Virginia.  Already there have been a number of injuries, including a fatality in Maryland when Paul Joseph Kemper Jr., 55, of Pennsylvania, fell 25 feet from a tree stand, according to a report in Savannah Now.  

Tree stands serve as an advantage to hunters who are trying to find their target; however, they can also pose a serious risk for injury. If a hunter is out alone and falls from a tree stand, what could have been a treatable condition can quickly become life-threatening.

According to a study done in West Virginia from 1994 to 1999, it was discovered that 90 hunters suffered injuries from a tree stand fall. Of those injuries reported: 

• 47% received broken arms or legs;
• 36% suffered spinal fractures;
• 20% received a head injury; and
• 21% only suffered minor injuries.  

Sadly, 7 of the hunters died from their injuries. 

You can learn more about common tree stand fall injuries by visiting our article library. If a defective product led to your tree stand fall, you may be able to pursue a claim against the manufacturer. Contact a Clarksburg hunting accident lawyer today to determine if you have legal options after your West Virginia hunting accident. 

Contact a Clarksburg Hunting Accident Attorney 

The Miley Legal Group will work with you to fight for the compensation you deserve and help you to move on with your life. Contact us today to schedule a no-cost consultation - 304-326-1800.