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Man Injured in Atlanta Chevron Gas Station Shooting.

Man Injured in Atlanta Gas Station Shooting. (Fox5Atlanta.com)

Could the shooting at an Atlanta gas station have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim?

Local News

Gunfire erupted at an Atlanta, Georgia gas station early Monday morning, April 8, 2019, injuring one man.

According to Fox5Atlanta.com, “the shooting happened after midnight on Monday on the 300 block of Boulevard SE.” The news story reports “a silver sedan approached a man while he was standing outside his car…the driver got out of the sedan, hit the victim in the head with a handgun, shot him in the abdomen, and then fled the scene.”  The victim was taken to the hospital and believed to be in stable condition.

There is no word on any suspect identity at this time.

Our Legal Take

Gas station and convenience store patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided on the property and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior violent incidents near or on the property?
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras and security patrols, were present to deter crime and protect patrons at the time of the shooting?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the property owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his injuries.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

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The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

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James Wheeler, Douglas Duff Jr., Innocent Victims Killed in Possible Street Race.

James Wheeler, Douglas Duff Jr., Innocent Victims Killed in Possible Street Race.

Cobb County News

A motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles tragically claimed the life of two fathers Sunday, April 7, 2019.

According to CobbCountyCourier.com, “the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating a fatal accident that resulted in two deaths on Floyd Road Sunday.” The news story reports, “at 4:44 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, a 2010 Toyota driven by Wheeler was headed west on Bates Road approaching Floyd Road. Wheeler turned left onto Floyd Road into the path of a northbound 2006 Infiniti…[t]he two vehicles then collided.”  According to the news report, “James Wheeler, 31, of Acworth, and Douglas Duff, Jr, of Mableton were declared dead at Wellstar Cobb Hospital on Sunday afternoon.”  WSBtv.com is reporting that ” it’s under investigation if the [Infinity] was in a street race with another car” and investigators are “working to get a description of the second car involved in the possible street racing.”

The collision is still under investigation according to media reports.

Our Legal Take

As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, the families of James Wheeler and Douglas Duff Jr. may elect to seek justice and pursue a civil claim for their loss.  Based upon its extensive experience and success handling these types of motor vehicle claims in Georgia, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the families of James Wheeler and Douglas Duff Jr. should retain an experienced personal injury firm to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation. Photographs of the roadways and vehicles involved and a review of surveillance footage from nearby businesses or properties, if any exists, will need to be performed immediately before any evidence is damaged or destroyed.

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The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars in verdicts and settlements for its Clients, including for victims of Georgia motor vehicle accidents such as this one. We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at CALL NOW: 404-842-1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

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Alleged Attempted Robbery at Seven Courts Apartments Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured.

Alleged Attempted Robbery at the Seven Courts Apartments in Southwest Atlanta Apartment Complex Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured. (WSBtv.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting death at a Southwest Atlanta apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victims?

LOCAL NEWS

Gunfire erupted at an Atlanta, Georgia apartment complex Saturday, April 6, 2019, leaving one man dead and another injured.  According to WSBtv.com, “[t]he shooting happened on the 2800 block of Martin Luther King Drive at the Seven Courts Apartments.”  When police arrived they found “two men in their late 20s or early 30s at the location with multiple gunshot wounds. Both were taken to hospitals, where one died.”  11Alive.com is reporting that “[p]olice say the shooting stemmed from an armed robbery and said they had taken several witnesses in for interviews.”

No suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing according to the media reports.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the apartment complex and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property?
  • How was the suspect able to gain access on to the property?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the apartment complex owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victim’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.  In addition, any other victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their injuries.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim’s family as well as any other victims retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $100 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.