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Yaniris Aguilera-Valdes Fatally Injured in Louisville, KY Apartment Complex Stabbing. (WAVE3.com)
Did negligent security contribute to the shooting death at a Louisville apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
LOCAL NEWS
A woman is dead after a stabbing at a Louisville, KY apartment complex Monday Morning, May 23, 2022.
As reported by WHAS11.com, “[e]arly Monday morning around 6:30 a.m., the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) responded to a call in the 2900 block of Brinkey Way.”
According to the report, “when officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from a stab wound. Ultimately, she suffered critical injuries and died from her wounds at the scene.”
WLKY.com is reporting, “[p]olice said the woman, now identified as Yaniris Aguilera-Valdes, 26, as the victim.”
The investigation is ongoing.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
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Residents and guests of apartment complexes have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the complex is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this stabbing may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:
- Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
- What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the incident?
- Was the complex aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the incident?
Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises. Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the family of Yaniris Aguilera-Valdes may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss.
The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed. The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the family of Yaniris Aguilera-Valdes retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have obtained over $125 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:
- A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
- Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
- Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.
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