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Could the Death of This Young GSU Student Have Been Prevented and Is Justice Available to Mr. Williams’s Family?

Gunfire reportedly erupted outside an Atlanta gas station Tuesday evening, May 15, 2018, tragically claiming the life of 24-year-old GSU student Jason Williams.

According to WSB-TV 2, the deadly shooting occurred in the parking lot of a “Citgo gas station on Columbia Drive.” The AJC reports, Mr. Williams was “majoring in business administration at Georgia State’s Clarkston campus.” Police are still searching for the suspect and a motive.

Was negligent security a factor in this senseless loss of life and could this incident have been prevented?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out if Mr. Williams’ 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 at the subject property and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of crime on or near property? What security measures, such as clear windows, bright lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Williams 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 gas station owner or management failed to provide adequate security, Mr. Williams’ family 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 in Georgia.

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Could this Buckhead lounge shooting have been prevented and is justice available to the victim?

Gunfire erupted outside the Anchor Down Grille & Lounge Friday morning, May 18, 2018, leaving one woman injured, per WSB-TV 2 reports. The 24-year-old victim reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to the back in the lounge parking lot on Piedmont Road. Her current condition has not been released.

“Friday was not the first time police responded to a shooting at Anchor Down Grille and Lounge,” The AJC reports. “In July 2016, two groups of men began shooting in the parking lot, and 25-year-old Taylor Hayden got caught in the crossfire.”

Was negligent security a factor in this senseless Buckhead nightclub shooting and could this incident have been prevented?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out if the victim may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia.

Our Legal Take

Bar and nightclub 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 property and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • What additional security measures, such as weapons screenings, bright lighting, surveillance cameras, off-duty police, and security patrols, were implemented by the nightclub owner following media reports of prior violence on property?

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 lounge owner or management failed to provide adequate security, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for her injuries.

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 in Georgia.

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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A recent attempted abduction at a Cobb County mall has placed a spotlight on the potential dangers of mall bathrooms. Frequently isolated, the placement of mall bathrooms and department store changing rooms may leave patrons vulnerable to would-be predators.

A brave 11-year-old girl escaped an assault and attempted kidnapping in the Town Center at Cobb mall bathroom Tuesday evening, May 8, 2018. Police told The Atlanta Journal Constitution the child was “accompanied by her father to the hallway leading to the restrooms, where he remained while she went into the women’s restroom.” The young victim thought the bathroom was empty when a man hiding in another stall “grabbed the girl and put a knife to her throat” as she exited her own stall. Thankfully, she managed to break free, scream for help, and run to her father, who heroically tackled the assailant and held him for police arrival.

Despite the father’s best safety precautions and the child’s bravery and wherewithal at knifepoint, the terrifying ordeal could have easily turned tragic. Clearly, patron safety precautions are not enough. Georgia mall owners and their security teams need to proactively prevent violent crime and train employees to safely and effectively react to it.

The Beverly Police Department urges mall owners and security teams to take the following security precautions:

Mall maintenance or housekeeping personnel should be instructed to be in the restrooms every 15-30 minutes, and keep log sheets showing the frequency of these visits. In addition, mall security officers should also visit the restrooms periodically. A CCTV camera may be installed to monitor the corridors leading to the public restrooms, especially if the corridors twist and turn. Convex mirrors at corridor intersections can help mall patrons see around corners before they get there.

Victims of Georgia Mall Violence: Know Your Rights

Mall and shopping center patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises of the establishment they are visiting. By Georgia law, property owners are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. For example, should a mall owner or management company have knowledge of prior violence on or near property, they have a responsibility to implement additional security precautions to protect patrons and deter such crime. Should a mall owner fail in this critical responsibility, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths which occur as a consequence.

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