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Negligent Security? Our Legal Take: Teen Shot in Savannah Apartment Complex

Did negligent security contribute to the unconscionable shooting of this teenage girl? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim and her family may have a legal avenue to pursue justice and a claim for compensation.

Local News

A shooting at the Windsor Arms apartment complex in Savannah reportedly left a teenage girl injured Monday night, June 27, 2016.

WTOC News reports, “a 16-year-old female was shot at the Windsor Arms Apartments. She suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment.”

Police have apparently not yet identified a suspect or motive in the attack.

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 to those at the apartment complex and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • How did the gunman gain access to the property? What security measures, such as gated-entry, bright lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to protect residents and guests at the time of the shooting?
  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property? If so, were any additional security precautions implemented by the apartment complex owner or management company to deter crime?

By law, property owners in Georgia 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 or management company failed to provide adequate security, the young victim and her family may elect to seek justice and pursue legal claims for her injuries.

Based upon its long, extensive, and successful experience in handling negligent security cases against property owners in the State of Georgia, 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.

We Fight for Victims of Apartment Security Negligence in Georgia…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of unsafe properties in Georgia, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for one of our Georgia Clients in Fulton County State Court.

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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Apartment Security Lapse? Our Legal Take: 1 Injured in Savannah Shooting

Local News

A 47-year-old woman was reportedly shot and injured outside the Sustainable Fellwood Apartments Thursday night, January 21, 2016. Per WTOC.com, “[j]ust before 10:30 p.m….Savannah-Chatham Metro responded to a shooting in Sustainable Fellwood.”

According to Savannah Morning News, gunfire erupted outside the apartment complex and the 47-year-old woman, who police believe was a bystander, was apparently struck while attempting to flee for safety. She was transported to Memorial University Medical Center with injuries. Her current condition has not been released.

“Several residents of Sustainable Fellwood apartments reported vehicle and property damage,” according to reports, and police have apparently not yet identified suspects in the attack.

Our Legal Take

Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on property. The Murray Law Firm is questioning the level of security provided to residents and guests of the apartment complex and whether this horrific incident may have been prevented.

  • How did the gunman gain entry to the property? What security measures, such as gated-entry, bright lighting, surveillance cameras and security patrols, were in place to protect residents at the time of the shooting?
  • Have there been previous incidents of violence on or near property and, if so, were any additional security precautions implemented by the complex owner and management to deter such crime?

By law, apartment owners are required to protect all residents and guests legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm.  Should the facts of this matter reveal that the apartment complex owner or management company failed to provide adequate security, the victim may elect to seek justice and pursue a legal claim for her injuries.

Based upon its extensive and successful experience in handling negligent security cases against apartment complexes in Georgia, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the apartment and property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed.

We Fight for Victims of Apartment Security Negligence in Georgia…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of unsafe properties in Georgia, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for one of our Georgia Clients in Fulton County State Court.

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 912.385.9690. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Choosing the Right Attorney

Selecting the right attorney for you or your family is highly important. You must feel confident that the attorney you hire has a complete understanding of the law applicable to your particular case, and has successful experience in handling such cases.

Important: Do not hire a lawyer who has violated the Rules of Professional Conduct!!!

You should not hire an attorney who calls you or visits you unsolicited, or anyone that contacts you directly to offer legal services. This activity is strictly prohibited by Rule 7.3 of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which states as follows:

ABA Center for Professional ResponsibilityA LAWYER “SHALL NOT” CONTACT A PROSPECTIVE CLIENT THROUGH A “LIVE TELEPHONE” OR AN “IN-PERSON” VISIT.

– RULE 7.3, ABA MODEL RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.

If an attorney, or someone acting on behalf of an attorney, contacts you in this manner, that attorney is in violation of this Rule. This unethical and unprofessional activity on the part of the lawyer is good sign that you should stay away. It is imperative that you are represented by an attorney who is capable of advocating for you within the confines of the law, and an attorney who fails to abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct is probably not the best fit. In fact, any such attorney should be immediately reported to the local State Bar Association. If you have been contacted in such an unsolicited manner, contact us and we’ll assist you in filing a report.

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Contingency Fees Disclaimer: “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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Community Calls for End to Violence

Two hundred people took to Savannah streets Saturday evening in an effort to raise community awareness of local violence. Marchers wore “We Must Do Something” t-shirts while praying, singing and engaging neighbors in topics, such as jobs and community resources for poverty-stricken neighborhoods.

Per media reports, marchers targeted “men ages 18-25, the group hardest hit by and, sometimes, involved in the violence.”

According to Savannah Morning News, the march capped off a week of Savannah anti-violence rallies.

“There was a rally Monday. There was a rally Wednesday after a 20-year-old man was shot to death at Fred Wessels homes the previous evening. There was a rally Thursday night in Savannah’s Metropolitan neighborhood, and another Friday in Midtown. There was one Saturday morning in Johnson Square. What’s notable is that, over the past week, rallying has become jst as routine as the violence residents are protesting.”

Savannah-Chatham Police have reportedly investigated over 170 shootings this year and media reports indicate, “violent crime is up more than 20 percent from this time last year.”

Many of the week’s rallies focused on the need for people to speak up and help police protect their community.

“People who protect killers need to step to the plate and give police information that will help them catch the people who are wreaking havoc on the city’s peace of mind.”

Rally organizer, Shawntray Grant, asked neighbors to “stop laying the blame on police and public officials” during his Wednesday rally. Mr. Grant reportedly reminded the community that law enforcement officials can’t do their jobs without “tangible help from residents.”

Assistant Police Chief Julie Tolbert believes, “everyday residents actually going out and calling on the community to to quit protecting killers is a big deal.”

What Can Property Owners Do to Help?

Equally as important as raising public awareness of the ongoing community violence, and its affect on Savannah families, is preventing it. Many of these violent crimes have occurred in apartment complexes, parking lots, hotels, and nightclubs throughout Savannah. It is time Savannah property owners follow the example of their neighbors and take measures to protect our families and deter such crime.

By law, Georgia apartment, parking lot, hotel, and nightclub owners have a duty to protect all patrons legally on their property from foreseeable harm. Should the property owners or managers fail in this responsibility, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths which occur as a consequence.

As the Savannah community raises awareness of local violence, responsible Savannah property owners can help us to prevent it. Perhaps, together, many lives may be spared.

We Fight for Victims of Violence in Savannah…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

The Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of violence and security negligence in Georgia, and 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 912.385.9690. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Choosing the Right Attorney

Selecting the right attorney for you or your family is highly important. You must feel confident that the attorney you hire has a complete understanding of the law applicable to your particular case, and has successful experience in handling such cases.

Important: Do not hire a lawyer who has violated the Rules of Professional Conduct!!!

You should not hire an attorney who calls you or visits you unsolicited, or anyone that contacts you directly to offer legal services. This activity is strictly prohibited by Rule 7.3 of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which states as follows:

ABA Center for Professional ResponsibilityA LAWYER “SHALL NOT” CONTACT A PROSPECTIVE CLIENT THROUGH A “LIVE TELEPHONE” OR AN “IN-PERSON” VISIT.

– RULE 7.3, ABA MODEL RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.

If an attorney, or someone acting on behalf of an attorney, contacts you in this manner, that attorney is in violation of this Rule. This unethical and unprofessional activity on the part of the lawyer is good sign that you should stay away. It is imperative that you are represented by an attorney who is capable of advocating for you within the confines of the law, and an attorney who fails to abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct is probably not the best fit. In fact, any such attorney should be immediately reported to the local State Bar Association. If you have been contacted in such an unsolicited manner, contact us and we’ll assist you in filing a report.
SAC EM Update

Contingency Fees Disclaimer: “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.”