Premises Liability Archives

February 15, 2024

Shalonde A’Jessica Stevens, Taylor Samone Clark: Security Negligence? Fatally Injured in Claxton, GA Hotel Shooting; Two Others Injured.

Shalonde A’Jessica Stevens, Taylor Samone Clark: Security Negligence? Fatally Injured in Claxton, GA Hotel Shooting; Two Others Injured. (WJCL.com)

Did negligent security contribute to this Claxton hotel shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victims families and injured victims? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

Four people were shot at a Claxton, Georgia hotel Wednesday morning, February 14, 2024.

As reported by GBI.Georgia.gov, “GBI agents are investigating a shooting at [a hotel] on US Highway 301 in Claxton, GA. Four people were shot and injured in this incident. Preliminary information indicates on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at about 7:00 a.m., the Claxton Police Department and the Evans County Sheriff’s Office responded to 911 calls regarding a shooting.”

WJCL.com is reporting, “[a]uthorities confirm four people were shot at the motel and two have died.”

According to the report, “two of the four victims that were shot and injured were pronounced dead at the hotel. They have been identified as Shalonde A’Jessica Stevens, 27, and Taylor Samone Clark, 26, both of Statesboro.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

Hotel guests and visitors have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the hotel is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
Were any security personnel at the property?
Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises. Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the hotel owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its guests and visitors, the families of Shalonde A’Jessica Stevens and Taylor Samone Clark may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, any injured victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their injuries.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed. The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the families of Shalonde A’Jessica Stevens and Taylor Samone Clark and any injured victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $200 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have obtained nearly $200 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.

February 14, 2024

Security Negligence? Windward Forest Apartments Shooting in Lithonia, GA Leaves One Person Fatally Injured, One Other in Critical Condition.

By The Murray Law Firm

Windward Forest Apartments Shooting in Lithonia, GA Leaves One Person Fatally Injured, One Other in Critical Condition. (Fox5Atlanta.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting death at a Lithonia apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family and injured victim? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

One person is dead and another was injured after a shooting at a Lithonia, GA apartment complex Wednesday morning, February 14, 2024.

As reported by AJC.com, “DeKalb County police were called to the 2600 block of Embarcadero Drive in the Windward Forest Apartments community shortly before 6 a.m. about reports of gunfire. The complex is located off Hillandale Drive.”

Fox5Atlanta.com is reporting, “[a]t the scene, they found two victims who had been shot. Medics pronounced one of the victims dead at the scene. The second victim has been rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

Residents and guests of apartment complexes have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the complex is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
Were any security personnel at the property?
Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises. Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the family of the deceased victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, any injured victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their injuries.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed. The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the family of the deceased victim and any injured victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $200 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have obtained nearly $200 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial 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.

How to Choose and Hire the Right Attorney (Click Here)

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.

February 13, 2024

Keyvon Hardy: Security Negligence? Fatally Injured in Albany, GA Gas Station Shooting.

By The Murray Law Firm

Keyvon Hardy: Security Negligence? Fatally Injured in Albany, GA Gas Station Shooting. (AlbanyHerald.com)

Could the shooting death at an Albany gas station have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

Gunfire erupted at an Albany, Georgia gas station Friday afternoon, February 9, 2024, leaving one man dead.

As reported by WALB.com, “[a] Friday afternoon shooting at a gas station on Old Dawson Road in Albany has left one person dead.”

According to the report, “[t]he initial incident started after 4 p.m. with a three-person fight inside the Shell station that later led to the shooting…One man left the store before the others to go to his car. The other two men then went outside the store and shots were exchanged.”

AlbanyHerald.com is reporting, “[t]he Albany Police Department has identified a 23-year-old man killed in a Friday afternoon shooting…as Keyvon Hardy.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

Gas station and convenience store patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the gas station is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
Were any security personnel at the property?
Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises. Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the gas station owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the family of Keyvon Hardy may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed. The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the family of Keyvon Hardy retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS? NEARLY $200 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have obtained nearly $200 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial 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 229-389-4900. Consultations are free and confidential.

How to Choose and Hire the Right Attorney (Click Here)

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.