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Club Dreams Shooting Leaves 1 Injured (ABC 4)

Could this shooting have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim?

Local News

Gunfire erupted outside a North Charleston nightclub late Wednesday, January 2, 2019, leaving one man hospitalized.

North Charleston police told WCSC 5 News, “Officers responded to the Club Dreams in the 3300 block of Dorchester Road around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night where they found a man with a gunshot wound.”

The victim was transported to MUSC with injuries, per ABC 4 reports. His identity and current condition have not been released.

Our Legal Take

Nightclub patrons 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.

• Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
• What parking lot security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, clear sightlines, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?

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 nightclub owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, the  victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his 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 victim 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.

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 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Tywan Armstrong and Roger Ford Killed, Carlos Young Injured in St. Petersburg Gas Station Shooting (ABC Action News)

Could this tragedy have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the Armstrong, Ford and Young families?

Local News

Gunfire erupted outside a St. Petersburg gas station Monday night, January 21, 2019, injuring Carlos Demetrius Young and claiming the lives of Tywan Jeremiah Armstrong and Roger Lee Ford Jr.

According to The St. Petersburg Patch, the shooting occurred “in the parking lot of [a] gas station at 18th Avenue South and 34th Street South at 9:41 p.m.”

St. Petersburg police told the Tampa Bay Times, “more than 100 were gathered as part of an annual but unofficial after-party” following a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade. The three victims were transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, where Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Ford succumbed to fatal injuries. Mr. Young is “expected to survive.”

Our Legal Take

Gas station patrons 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 additional security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras and security personnel, were implemented by the gas station owner in preparation of the reportedly “annual but unofficial after-party”?

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 gas statio owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, the  families of Roger Lee Ford Jr. and Tywan Jeremiah Armstrong may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their wrongful deaths. Additionally, Carlos Demetrius Young may pursue claims for his 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’ families retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

We’ve Obtained Over $100 Million in Verdicts and Settlements for our Clients…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

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.

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 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Jose Vazquez-Trujillo Killed, 3 Injured in St. Augustine I-95 Accident (Action News JAX)

January 10, 2019

St. Augustine News

An early morning accident on I-95 North in St. Augustine claimed the life of 25-year-old Jose Vazquez-Trujillo and left three others injured on January 10, 2019.

According to First Coast News, the deadly collision occurred around 4:55 a.m. on I-95 northbound. Three people, ages 25, 40 and 50, were transported to the hospital with injuries. Tragically, Mr. Vazquez-Trujillo succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene.

A business owner near the scene of the collision told Action News JAX, “accidents like these are common near his family’s business.”

Our Legal Take

As the details of this tragedy continue to develop, Jose Vazquez-Trujillo’s family may elect to file civil claims for their loss. Additionally, the surviving victims may pursue legal claims for their injuries.

Based upon its experience and success handling motor vehicle accident cases, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the victim’s family should retain an experienced personal injury firm to protect their interests and ensure an unbiased investigation. Photographs of the vehicles and roadways involved and a review of traffic surveillance footage will need to be performed immediately before any evidence is damaged or destroyed.

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The Murray Law Firm has obtained over $100 million dollars in verdicts and settlements for its Clients, including for victims of motor vehicle accidents such as this one. 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 CALL NOW: 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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