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Hotel Key CardHotel Security: What Questions Should I Ask Before Check-In?

Hotel guests have a right to feel safe and secure while staying on property. However, Travel + Leisure magazine reports, while hotel security is “one of the industry’s most important issues,” it is also one of the “least discussed.” As such, they urge business and leisure travelers to ask questions prior to booking their hotel.

John C. Fannin, CEO of SafePlace Corporation, outlines questions guests should ask prior to making a reservation:

  • Does the hotel employ round-the-clock security personnel? “A hotel can have closed-circuit TV,” he says, “but if there’s no one to respond, it’s not a comprehensive security program.”
  • Does the hotel require all guests to present a government-issued photo ID, driver’s license, or passport when registering?
  • Does the hotel restrict access to guest-room floors to those staying there?If so, how is this enforced?
  • Has the staff received security and emergency-management training?

Read the full article at Travel + Leisure.

Victims of Hotel Security Negligence: 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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Negligent Security? Our Legal Take: 2 Injured in Decatur Hotel Shooting

Did negligent security contribute to this hotel shooting? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victims may have a legal avenue for justice and claims for compensation.

Local News

Two men were reportedly shot and injured in what police believe may have been a robbery at the Gulf American Inn Hotel Saturday, October 1, 2016.

According to 11 Alive News, “police responded to the Gulf American Inn Hotel on Flat Shoals Parkway to reports of gunfire.” They apparently discovered two victims, 20- and 30-years-old, suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were transported to the hospital with injuries. Their current conditions have not been released.

Police apparently told media, “robbery might have been a motive for the shooting, but that is still under investigation.”

Our Legal Take

Hotel 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 hotel and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • How did the gunman gain access to the property? What security measures, such as gated-entry, guest screening, bright lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to protect guests at the time of the shooting?
  • Was the hotel owner aware of any prior criminal activity on or near property? If so, were any additional security precautions implemented by the property owner or management to deter 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 hotel owner or management failed to provide adequate security, the victims may elect to seek justice and pursue legal claims for their injuries.

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  Hotel 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.

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Negligent Security? Our Legal Take: 1 Killed in College Park Gas Station Shooting

Did negligent security contribute to the death of this College Park man? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim’s family may have a legal avenue for justice and a claim for compensation.

Local News

36-year-old William Respress, Jr. was reportedly shot and killed outside a College Park gas station Sunday morning, October 2, 2016.

According to The AJC, the shooting occurred “outside a Shell gas station near the intersection of Whitehall and McDaniel streets near downtown Atlanta.” Gunfire apparently erupted following an argument between Mr. Respress and “a small group of people.” Police are still searching for four suspects, who allegedly “sped away…in a compact silver-gray car.”

Our Legal Take

Gas station patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on premises of the establishment they are visiting. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the gas station and whether this tragic loss of life may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as surveillance cameras, bright lighting and security patrols, were in place to protect patrons at the time of the shooting? 
  • Was the gas station owner aware of any prior incidents of violence on or near the property?  If so, were additional security precautions implemented by the property owner or management to deter 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 gas station owner or management failed to provide adequate security, the family of Mr. Respress may elect to seek justice and pursue a legal claim 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 Property 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.

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