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Security Failure? Martin Louis Gordon Augusta Stabbing.

We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Martin Louis Gordon.

Exiting-Courthosue-Victims-and-Families-300x152Augusta, GA – One man is dead after a stabbing at a parking lot late Monday night, October 13, 2025.  

As reported by WJBF.com, “[o]n October 13th , around 11:09 pm, Richmond County Deputies responded to [a] Shopping Center on Washington Road in reference to deceased person. Upon officer’s arrival, they located the victim, 30-year-old Martin Louis Gordon of Grovetown.”

According to the report, “[t]he investigation revealed that Gordon had been possibly stabbed at least one time. He succumbed to his injuries on scene and was pronounced deceased.”
The investigation is ongoing.

Potential Legal Claims for Family of Martin Louis Gordon?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Business and parking lot visitors and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. The level of security provided at the property 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?
  • Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
  • 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? 
  • Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally while on the premises.  Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the property owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the family of Martin Louis Gordon 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 Martin Louis Gordon retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS? NEARLY $250 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 $250 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 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.

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Over 10 years ago, The Murray Law Firm founded S.A.C.’E.M., the Stop Ambulance Chasing Ethical Movement.  This campaign was designed to combat theaggressive, unethical, and sometimes illegal actions of lawyers or their representatives engaging in what has become commonly know as “ambulance chasing” or “case running.”  Attempts by attorneys or their representatives to directly contact victims regarding potential legal representation has increased significantly.  These efforts have included telephone calls, letters, e-mails and in-person visits.  We have also seen increased traffic on our websites from firms and entities who appear to be seeking information relating to possible legal claims for the purposes of soliciting legal representation from victims of crimes and negligent conduct.

ABA Center for Professional ResponsibilityA LAWYER “SHALL NOT” CONTACT A PROSPECTIVE CLIENT THROUGH A “LIVE TELEPHONE” ON 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 an injured victim in person or via telephone without solicitation, that attorney is in violation of Rule 7.3 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct.  This Rule has been adopted by most states, and some states go further to prohibit or limit contact by attorneys via methods such as mail or e-mail.  Unethical and unprofessional solicitation by an attorney or their representative is likely a good sign that an injured victim should stay away from that attorney.  An injured victim should seek to be represented by an attorney who is capable of advocating 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.

Through a partnership with our Clients, potential Clients and technology providers, we will continue our efforts to identify and report violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct to State Bar Associations and appropriate authorities.  If you have been contacted in an unsolicited manner, please contact us and we’ll assist you in filing a report.

Thank you for helping us put an end to the unethical practice of ambulance chasing.

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Timothy Welling: Safety Negligence? Tragically Loses Life in Newnan, GA Tire Shop Accident.

Timothy Welling: Safety Negligence? Tragically Loses Life in Newnan, GA Tire Shop Accident. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Was safety negligence or an equipment malfunction a factor in this loss of life and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Our firm represents victims of safety negligence 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.

Evans, GA News

A man lost his life after an accident at a Newnan, GA tire shop Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024.

Times-Herald.com is reporting, “the incident occurred Tuesday morning at [a tire shop] on Temple Avenue.”

AtlantaNewsFirst.com is reporting, “Timothy Welling was apparently working on [an] RV at [the tire shop]. The coroner’s office said he was trying to take off a wheel and the RV slid off the air jack and pinned him underneath.”  Mr. Welling was, sadly, unable o survive his injuries.

The incident remains under investigation.

Is Justice Available? Our Legal Take

Tire shop employees, vendors and guests have a right to safety and security while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the safety measures provided both at the shop and by the manufacturer of the machinery involved, and whether this tragic incident may have been prevented. Relevant factual and legal inquires include, but are not limited to:

  • What safety features were in place to protect Mr. Welling?
  • Did any such safety features fail?
  • Was the tragedy a result of a catastrophic equipment malfunction?
  • Was the manufacturer or property owner aware of potential safety risks to employees or contractors?
  • Were any attempts made to service, recall or replace any machinery involved prior to the incident?

Under Workers’ Compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Timothy Welling may be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. While Timothy Welling’s family should be eligible for benefits under workers compensation laws, they may also hold a substantial third-party civil claim against the designer or manufacturer of the machinery and equipment involved in the incident. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation and product liability claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that Timothy Welling’s family should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.

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

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of work accidents and equipment malfunctions.  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 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.