(City of West Hollywood) Nightclubs are often targets for criminal activity given late hours of operation and the (frequent) presence of alcohol. By law, bar and nightclub owners are required to protect their patrons from any foreseeable harm. The City of West Hollywood also urges patrons to practice safety precautions…
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Can Victims of Laundromat Shooting Seek Justice, Compensation?
(KRQE) A deadly shooting outside an Albuquerque laundromat tragically claimed the life of Cody Fair Saturday, April 14, 2018, per KRQE reports. The incident underscores the critical need for all parking lot and laundromat owners to provide a safe and secure premises for their patrons. Industry experts with Coinomatic urge laundromat…
Parking Facility Security Failure? Victims May Seek Justice, Compensation
The National Institute of Justice warns, parking facilities are often targets for crime as they frequently “comprise a large area with relatively low levels of activity” and inherent security challenges. As such, the NIJ urges parking lot and garage owners to incorporate crime prevention into facility design. Lighting: Does the…
Victim of Gas Station Security Negligence: Do I Need an Attorney?
Gas stations are often targets for criminal activity due to (frequently) late hours of operation, accessibility to major roadways, and vulnerable patrons. OSHA warns, late-night retail businesses, such as gas stations and convenience stores, “are prone to robberies.” As such, gas station owners are urged to “reduce their risk by improving visibility…
Nightclub Shooting Victim: Do I Need an Attorney?
Nightclub Patron Rights and Owner Responsibility Bar and nightclub patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises of the establishment they are visiting. By law, nightclub owners and managers must protect their guests from any foreseeable harm. For example, should a nightclub owner have knowledge of prior violence on or…
Are Nightclub Surveillance Cameras Necessary? Protecting Patrons by Deterring Crime
Nightclub and bar owners are required by law to protect patrons from any foreseeable harm. This critical responsibility is a challenge for any venue serving alcohol, which often contributes to violence and criminal activity. As such, nightclub owners and managers need to implement proactive security measures to protect their patrons and deter…
Take the Pledge Together! Teens, Parents Pledge to Drive Phone-Free
(distraction.gov) Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for American teens, according to the NHTSA and DOT. Tragically, every one of these losses is preventable. We urge parents and teens to join the fight to end distracted driving by making the pledge to drive phone-free together. Simply visit distraction.gov to download the…
3 Steps to Improve Bar and Nightclub Safety
The Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of nightclub security negligence and their families. More importantly, we help these victims and their families obtain the justice they deserve. The tragic common denominator behind all of these cases is that they may have been prevented with proper venue…
Mall Shoppers Face Distracted Drivers, Parking Lot Crime
Shopping mall patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on premises, whether shopping or walking to their car. AAA Mid-Atlantic warns, shoppers face an increased risk of distracted drivers and parking lot crime during the busy holiday season. They have released a list of parking lot safety guidelines for drivers,…