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Did a security failure contribute to this fatal shooting?

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33-year-old Lenoxki Smith II was reportedly shot and killed near his Oak Forest apartment home Wednesday morning, March 1, 2017.

According to WTOC News 11, Mr. Smith was fatally shot while “walking home from a friend’s place…behind Oak Forest Apartments.” Neighbors apparently told media Mr. Smith was a resident of the complex.

Despite the city’s End Gun Violence initiative, the shooting marks the eighth Savannah-Chatham homicide of the year, per Savannah Morning News reports.

Did negligent security contribute to this tragic loss of life? We represent individuals and families in Georgia who have suffered a tragic loss or injury as a consequence of negligent property security, and we have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim’s family may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia, or call now for a free consultation with out legal team: 912.385.9690.

Our Legal Take

Apartment complex residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. If this shooting happened on the property of the apartment complex, The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided to those at the property and whether this tragic loss of life may have been prevented.

  • If this shooting happened on the property of the apartment complex, how did the gunman gain entry to the property? What security measures, such as gated entry, surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and security patrols, were in place and working 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 and protect residents?

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 this shooting happened on the property of the apartment complex, and that apartment complex owner or management failed to provide adequate security, the family of Lenoxki Smith, II may elect to pursue legal claims for his wrongful death.

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 912.385.9690. Consultations are free and confidential.

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A new Fulton County ordinance looks to increase gas station security in high-crime establishments. FOX 5 reports, “[t]he county commission passed a resolution that forces gas station owners with high crime statistics to create a security plan or face losing their liquor license.”

The Fulton County D.A. has also proposed a specialized police squad to patrol high-crime gas stations. The proposal apparently “involves 28 dedicated police officers, new camera equipment for all high crime gas stations countywide, and a harder line on releasing repeat offenders,” FOX 5 reports.

Victim Rights and Owner Responsibility

Gas station patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on property. By law, gas station owners and managers must protect their guests from any foreseeable harm. For example, should a gas station owner have knowledge of prior criminal activity on or near property, they have a duty to implement additional security precautions, such as bright parking lot lighting, security patrols and surveillance cameras, to protect guests from further crime. Should a gas station owner or manager fail in this critical responsibility, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths which occur as a consequence.

I am the Victim of Gas Station Violence. Should I Hire an Attorney that has Telephoned Me or Contacted Me Directly?

The American Bar Association Rule 7.3 states that a lawyer “shall not” contact a prospective Client through a “live telephone” or an “in-person” visit. 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.

Can I Afford an Attorney?

Our Clients frequently come in concerned that they won’t be able to afford legal help. We believe everyone has a right to exceptional legal service. We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. This means our interests are always tied to that of our Clients. Be sure to ask any potential personal injury attorney about their fee schedule and whether they represent Clientele on a contingency basis before signing a contract.

You Deserve Justice. We Can Help.

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims and families of negligent gas station security. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and we offer our legal assistance, if desired. 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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Did an apartment security failure contribute to this fatal double shooting?

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Two men were reportedly shot and killed at the Windwood Apartment complex in Austell Wednesday evening, February 15, 2017.

According to The AJC, the shooting occurred in the “6900 block of Shenandoah Trail at the Windwood Apartments.” WSB-TV 2 reports both victims succumbed to fatal injuries following a “shootout at the apartment complex,” and 11Alive.com reports that “[a]uthorities have identified two men…as 26-year-old Deandre Brooks and 28-year-old Roderick Foster.”

Neighbors apparently told WSB-TV 2 that the deadly shooting “is the latest in a series of shooting[s] at the complex over the past six months.”

Did negligent security contribute to this tragic loss of life? We represent individuals and families in Georgia who have suffered a tragic loss or injury as a consequence of negligent property security, and we have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victims’ families may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia, or call now for a free consultation with out legal team: 404.842.1600.

Our Legal Take

Apartment complex 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 property and whether these shootings may have been prevented.

  • How did the gunmen gain entry to the property? What security measures, such as gated entry, surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and security patrols, were in place and working at the time of the shooting?
  • Were any additional security precautions implemented by the apartment complex owner or management company to deter crime and protect residents, following prior media reports of gun violence?

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 failed to provide adequate security, the victims’ families may elect to pursue legal claims for their wrongful deaths.

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.

CALL NOW: 404.842.1600

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