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Security Lapse? Our Legal Take: Man Injured in Augusta Apartment Shooting

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting of this young man? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim may have a claim for compensation.

Local News

A 21-year-old man was reportedly shot and injured outside the Salem Arms apartment complex Tuesday evening, May 31, 2016.

According to WJBF News, the shooting occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. at “the Salem Arms apartment complex off of Windsor Spring Road.” The victim was transported to the hospital and listed in “serious but stable condition,” per WFXG News reports.

Police have not yet identified a suspect or motive in the shooting. The Salem Arms property has a reported history of gun-violence, with WRDW.com reporting on a fatal shooting at the complex in October 2009.

Our Legal Take

Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. Given the reported history of gun-related activity on property, The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided to those at the apartment complex and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • How did the gunman gain entry to the property? What security measures, such as gated-entry, bright lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to protect residents and guests at the time of the shooting?
  • Following any prior incidents of violence on or near property, were any additional security precautions implemented by the apartment complex owner or management company 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 apartment complex owner or management company failed to provide adequate security, the victim may elect to seek justice and pursue legal claims for his 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 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 706.494.2800. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Screen Shot 2016-06-01 at 7.42.13 AMNegligent Security? Our Legal Take: 2 Shot, Robbed at Gas Station Restaurant

Did negligent security contribute to the robbery and double shooting of these victims? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victims may have a claim for compensation.

Local News

A man and woman were reportedly shot and injured during a robbery at the Lakewood Café restaurant, next to a Chevron gas station, in southeast Atlanta Thursday, May 26, 2016.

According to WSBTV News 2, “This shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. in the area around the Lakewood Café fish, wings, and subs restaurant…right next to a Chevron gas station along Jonesboro Road near the intersection of Lakewood Avenue.”

Police apparently told media the male and female victims suffered gunshot wounds as a “result of a robbery.” Both victims were transported to the hospital. Their current conditions have not been released.

Police have not identified a suspect in the shooting. Crime reports reveal a number of recent thefts, burglaries and assaults in the surrounding area.

Our Legal Take

Restaurant and 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 restaurant and whether these shootings may have been prevented.

  • May 2016 Crime Map (spotcrime.com)

    May 2016 Crime Map (spotcrime.com)

    What security measures, such as bright lighting, surveillance cameras and security patrols, were in place to protect patrons at the time of the shooting?

  • Following any reports of prior criminal activity on or near property, were any additional security precautions implemented by the restaurant or gas station owners 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 restaurant or gas station owners 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 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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Security Failure? Our Legal Take: 2 Killed in Marietta Apartment Shooting

Did negligent security contribute to this fatal shooting? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victims’ families may have a claim for compensation.

Local News

A shooting outside the Cobblestone Apartment Homes in Marietta reportedly claimed the lives of two young men, ages 23 and 22, Wednesday afternoon, May 25, 2016.

The AJC reports, “Cobb police responded to multiple reports of a shooting at the Cobblestone Apartment Homes on Pat Mell Road,” shortly before 3:00 p.m. Police apparently discovered both victims inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds.

Police have allegedly since charged a suspect with “two counts of murder, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of armed robbery.”

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 to those at the apartment complex and whether these shootings may have been prevented.

  • How did the gunman gain entry to the property? What security measures, such as gated-entry, surveillance cameras and security patrols, were in place to protect residents and guests at the time of the shooting?
  • Have there been prior incidents of crime on or near property and, if so, were any additional security precautions implemented by the apartment complex owner or management company 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 apartment complex owner or management company failed to provide adequate security, the families of the young victims may elect to seek justice and 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.

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