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Providence at Cascade Apartments Shooting Injures 3.

Three People Injured in Shooting at Providence at Cascade Apartments. (Fox5Atlanta.com)

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

LOCAL NEWS

Gunfire erupted at an Atlanta, Georgia apartment complex early Sunday morning, May 19, 2019, leaving three people injured.  According to Fox5Atlanta.com, the shooting incident happened at “the Providence at Cascade Apartments in Southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning.” An altercation happened in the apartment complex parking lot, two men and one woman ended up with gunshot wounds, according to the report.  Neighbors told Fox5 ” there was a block party inside the complex last night, with a large group of people gathered in the parking lot. All of a sudden, the neighbor said they heard dozens of gunshots.”  No suspects have been identified and the victims are being treated at Grady Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries according to the media outlet.

 This Apartment complex has had prior reports dealing with incidents of violence.  WSBtv.com reported on an incident in June 2018 and AJC.com reported on an incident in July 2018.

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, such as gated-entry, fencing, monitored surveillance cameras, and visible security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
  • What security changes were made to address any prior incidents of violence?
  • Were the suspects residents of the complex?

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 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 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 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Eric Amis, Jr. Fatally Injured After E-Scooter Accident at MARTA Station.

Eric Amis, Jr. Fatally Injured After E-Scooter Accident Near West Lake MARTA Station. (AJC.com)

Atlanta News

An accident involving a vehicle and an e-scooter killed a young man, early Friday morning, May 17, 2019. According to Atlanta.Curbed.com, “[a]board a[n]…e-scooter, 20-year-old Eric Amis, Jr. was leaving the parking lot of the West Lake MARTA Station when he was struck by a Cadillac SUV and subsequently died.”  AJC.com is reporting, “[t]he driver of the SUV advised that she attempted to avoid the male on the scooter but was unable to do so in time.”  According to the report, prior to this accident, “local authorities had not reported any deaths related to electric scooters.”

The incident remains under investigation and charges have not been determined according to the media report.

Our Legal Take

As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, and depending on who is deemed to be at fault, the family of Eric Amis, Jr. may elect to file civil claims for their loss.  Based upon its experience and success handling pedestrian accident cases, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the family of Eric Amis, Jr. should retain an experienced personal injury firm to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation. Photographs of the vehicles and roadways involved and a review of traffic surveillance footage will need to be performed immediately before any evidence is damaged or destroyed.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars for its Clients, and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.

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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Jose Ibarra-Yanez identified as One of the Victims in Henry County I-75 Accident.

Jose Ibarra-Yanez identified as One of the Victims in Henry County I-75 Accident. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Henry County News

Update: The occupants of the pick-up truck who were killed in Thursday’s Henry County I-75 accident have been identified.  According to Fox5Atlanta.com, “the pickup driver was Jose Ibarra Yanez, 42, of Dublin, Georgia. His three passengers, all from Dublin, were Juana Adaliris Ortiz-Martinez, 31; Jaime Sanchez, 26; and Fermin Sanchez, 20.”

A motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles left four people dead and one injured Thursday, May 16, 2019.

According to AJC.com, “[t]he wreck, which happened at Ga. 20 near Exit 218 around 12:15 p.m., involved two tractor-trailers and a pickup truck.” According to the report, “a tractor-trailer hauling potatoes struck the rear of the pickup truck pulling a trailer filled with pine straw, pushing it into another tractor-trailer containing rubber particles…[t]he collision caused a fire, and all four people in the pickup truck were killed.”  AJC.com reports that the driver of the tractor-trailer that struck the pickup “is considered at-fault…[t]hat driver…was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”

Charges may be pending according to the media report.

Our Legal Take

As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, and depending on who is deemed to be at fault in causing the accident, any injured victims may elect to seek justice and file a civil claim for their injuries. Additionally, the families of any deceased victims may elect to seek justice and file 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 any deceased victims and any injured victims 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.

Our Results: Over $100 Million in Verdicts and Settlements

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: 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.