Articles Tagged with Forest Cove Apartment Shooting Atlanta

By

Protestors gathered in July to call for an end to violence and “what they say is the indifference of the property owners at Forest Cove, a troubled apartment complex near the Atlanta federal penitentiary,” according to 11 Alive. In a community with “a long history of violence” it took the unconscionable shooting of a 6-month-old baby to empower and embolden residents all too often silenced in fear.

“Answering a stranger’s questions is a good way to get yourself shot,” a Forest Cove resident told The AJC following a June shooting.

According to WSB-TV 2, the apartment complex “routinely fails inspection by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.” Residents told media “they are frustrated by crime, rodents and broken utilities.”

Apartment Owner Responsibility and Resident Rights

Georgia apartment residents have a right to protect their families and feel safe and secure in their homes. By law, Georgia apartment owners have a responsibility to protect their residents from violent crime, sexual assault, and foreseeable harm.

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

As each case and property is unique, victims of apartment 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.

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.

Continue reading →

By
(11 Alive)

(11 Alive)

Security Failure? Our Legal Take: 1 Injured in Forest Cove Apartment Shooting, Atlanta 

Did negligent security contribute to this apartment parking lot shooting? We represent, and have recovered millions of dollars for, individuals who have suffered an injury or tragic loss as a consequence of negligent apartment security. Read Our Legal Take to find out if this victim may have a legal avenue for justice and claim for substantial compensation.

Local News

A man was reportedly shot and injured while visiting friends at the Forest Cove Apartments Thursday morning, November 3, 2016.

According to 11 Alive News, gunfire erupted “at the [Forest] Cove Apartments on New Town Circle, SE.,” shortly before midnight. The victim, who had been “visiting friends and family at the apartment complex,” was struck inside his vehicle. He was transported to the hospital with injuries.

Police reportedly responded to a shooting at the same complex only hours earlier. Investigators apparently told 11 Alive they “do not believe the incidents are related.”

FOX 5 reports, a 5-year-old boy was shot and injured at the Forest Cove apartment complex in August 2016. A fatal shooting apparently claimed the life of another man at the complex in July 2015, per AJC reports.

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 this shooting may have been prevented.

  • How did the gunmen gain entry to the apartment complex? What security measures, such as gated-entry, fencing, 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 property owner or management to deter crime, following reports of prior gun violence, as reported by 11 Alive and FOX 5?

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 a legal claim 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 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

728x90 Justice

Continue reading →