Georgia Legal Report
Oyo Hotel Stabbing in Decatur, GA Leaves One Man Fatally Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this Decatur hotel stabbing death and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
LOCAL NEWS
A man was fatally injured after a stabbing at a Decatur, Georgia hotel Sunday, January 26, 2020.
As reported by AJC.com, “DeKalb police responding to a call at the Oyo Hotel in the 2500 block of Wesley Chapel Road found the man with stab wounds…He later died from his injuries.”
The investigation is ongoing, no suspects have been identified.
11Alive.com reported on a shooting death at this location in Oct. 2019.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
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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 stabbing may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:
- What security measures, such as guarded-entry, monitored surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and visible security patrols were in place to deter crime and protect the victims and others at the time of the shooting?
- Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and, if so, were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
- Was the hotel aware of any improper activity before the incident occurred?
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 victim’s family 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 victim‘s family retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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