The Legal Chronicle
(Winston-Salem Journal)
Did a security failure contribute to this tragic Winston-Salem hotel assault and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Wolfe’s family?
Local News
50-year-old Darrell Ray Wolfe was reportedly killed in a violent attack “outside Traveler’s Inn at 5906 University Parkway shortly after 1 a.m. Friday,” September 7, 2018, according to FOX 8.
Police told The Winston-Salem Journal responding officers found Mr. Wolfe “in the parking area.” Tragically, he succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene.
Did negligent security contribute to this Winston-Salem hotel assault? We represent individuals and families who have suffered a tragic loss or injury as a consequence of negligent property security. Read Our Legal Take below to find out if Mr. Wolfe’s family may have a legal avenue for justice and claims for substantial compensation in North Carolina, or call now for a free consultation with our legal team: 888.842.1616.
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 on the property and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.
- What hotel parking lot security measures, such as guarded entry, surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Wolfe at the time of the fatal assault?
Generally, property owners 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 company failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the family of Darrell Ray Wolfe may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.
Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, 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. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim’s family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.
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The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.
Hotels and apartments are frequently targets for criminal activity. Guests and tenants have little control over, or knowledge of, those entering and exiting the property, making it difficult to identify a person who does not belong. This is particularly dangerous in isolated common areas, such as a parking lots, laundry rooms, and swimming pools. Hotel and apartment complex grounds are frequently landscaped with trees and bushes, providing ample hiding spaces for criminals, especially at night.