The Legal Chronicle
(WMC Action News 5)
Could this senseless Memphis apartment shooting have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims?
Local News
Three people were reportedly injured when gunfire erupted outside the “Chickasaw Place Apartments off Mimosa Avenue,” Tuesday afternoon, August 21, 2018, according to WMC Action News 5.
“Two people were shot, and another person was grazed,” per FOX 13 reports. “A man was taken to Regional One, he’s listed in extremely critical condition. A woman is listed in non-critical condition.”
A WMC Action News 5 investigation listed Chickasaw Place as one of the “top 19 apartments for crime” in Memphis in July 2017.
Did negligent security contribute to this senseless shooting? 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 the victims may have a legal avenue for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Tennessee, or call now for a free consultation with our legal team: 888.842.1616.
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 on the property and whether this shooting may have been prevented.
- What additional security measures, such as gated-entry, fencing, bright lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were implemented following media reports of prior criminal activity on property?
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 apartment complex owner or management company failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their injuries.
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 victims 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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