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Could this Parking Lot Shooting Have Been Prevented, and Is Justice Available to the Family?

25-year-old Daniel Perez was tragically shot in a Cobb County parking lot Friday, March 23, 2018.  Per WSBTV reporting, “[Mr.] Perez was shot in the head while sitting in a truck” with his younger brother.  The brothers were reportedly approached by two men, and “[o]ne of the men fired his gun.”  Mr. Perez’ sister in-law told the news outlet that the individuals are “cowards for doing this, especially the way they did it by sneaking up on them and running away.”  According to family members, the young father was left “brain dead and on life support,” and CBS46 sadly reports that he “passed away Monday evening after being taken off of life support.”

The incident occurred “in the 3400 block of Old 41 Highway” per AJC reporting.

Was negligent security on the part of the parking lot owner or manager a factor in this senseless shooting, and could this incident have been prevented?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out if Daniel Perez’ family may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia.

Our Legal Take

Parking lot patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the subject parking lot and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as security patrols or other safety measures were in place to protect Mr. Perez and deter crime at the time of the shooting?
  • Have there been prior incidents of crime in the parking lot or in the surrounding area?  If so, did the parking lot owner take any precautionary measures to protect against future similar 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 parking lot owner or management failed to provide adequate security, the family of Mr. Daniel Perez may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.

The 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 a Hispanic client 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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Could this Atlanta gas station shooting have been prevented?

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Elliot Jacoby Johnson, 26, tragically was shot and killed at an Atlanta gas station Tuesday morning, March 2, 2018, while reportedly assisting friends in need.

Per reporting from the AJC, the young “father…was gunned down while helping friends change a tire at a south Fulton County gas station” at about “3 a.m. Tuesday.”  Channel 2 news reports that “[s]urveillance footage captured the deadly shooting and…police are now looking for [5 people].”  Sadly, Mr. Johnson leaves behind a young daughter according both news outlets.

Was negligent security on the part of the property owner a factor in this senseless shooting, and could this have been prevented?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out if the family may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia.

Our Legal Take

Gas station patrons 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 property and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, security patrols, and other safety measures were in place to protect Mr. Johnson and deter crime at the time of the shooting?

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 property owner or management failed to provide adequate security, the family of Mr. Johnson may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.

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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Hotel and motel guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. By law, Georgia hotel owners have a responsibility to protect their guests from violent crime, sexual assault, and foreseeable harm. Should a hotel owner fail to provide adequate security or safety measures to protect their guests, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths which occur as a consequence.

Hotel Crime Prevention

Violent hotel crimes may occur inside the hotel, in the hotel parking lot, or on hotel grounds. Implementing proper safety and security measures in all of these areas may help protect guests from injury and deter crime, such as rape, robbery and assault. Hotel security measures may include:

  • Bright lighting on hotel grounds, in hotel parking lots, and in all hotel common areas.
  • Access controls to property and rooms, including guest screening, fencing, gated-entry, ID-controlled entry, deadbolts, steel frame doors, and guest room door viewers.
  • Adequate staffing and surveillance cameras to monitor hotel, parking lots, grounds, amenities, and guest entrances.
  • Liaise with local law enforcement to maintain awareness of community crime and implement additional security precautions, as needed.
  • Continuous maintenance, updating and replacement of all security features.

Additionally, should the hotel have a history of crime, either on property or nearby, the owner and manager should work with local law enforcement to introduce additional security precautions to help prevent future crime.

Victims of Hotel Assault or Injury: What Are My Legal Options for Justice and Compensation?

As each case and property is unique, victims of hotel crime should speak with an experienced security negligence firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as surveillance footage or broken lighting, is preserved and their best interests are protected.

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