Asked by user in Texas. Answered by Enjuris Editors.
I'm sorry this happened to you.
The process for filing a claim against the moving company is likely set forth in the moving contract. The contract may, for example, require you to pursue arbitration first or file your lawsuit in a particular state.
If there are no restrictions set forth in the contract and your damages (the cost of moving the possessions that weren't moved, plus the cost of the missing gun) are less than $20,000, you're probably better off filing a lawsuit against the moving company in small claims court.
If your damages exceed $20,000, or if you want to hire an attorney to pursue a claim regardless of the amount of damages, you can find one using our free online directory.
With respect to the missing gun, you'll want to report the theft to the police. However, you may want to talk to your attorney first, as you could face potential liability if you improperly stored the firearm or if the firearm was a prohibited weapon for any reason.