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July 14, 2023

Fire Safety Negligence? Fire at Coronado Park Apartments in Houston, TX Leaves Man in Critical Condition.

Fire at Coronado Park Apartments in Houston, TX Leaves Man in Critical Condition. (ABC13.com)

Could the injuries from this apartment complex fire have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the injured victim? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

An apartment complex fire in Houston, TX late Wednesday night, July 12, 2023, critically injured one man.

As reported by ABC13.com, “[t]he fire sparked at about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday at Coronado Park Apartments in the 7600 block of Fallbrook Drive near Highway 249.”

According to the report, “[c]rews with the Northwest Volunteer Fire Department and Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office cleared the scene after six hours”

Fox26Houston.com is reporting, “[f]irefighters found a man unconscious in a downstairs apartment. They started CPR, and he was transported to the hospital. According to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s, crews were able to get a pulse, and the man was last reported to be in critical condition.”

Fire inspectors continue to investigate.

Is Justice Available? Our Legal Take

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

As authorities continue their investigation, premises liability attorneys with The Murray Law Firm question whether a lack of fire safety measures at the apartment building may have contributed to this incident.

What fire safety measures, such as egress training, fire sprinklers and emergency exits, were in place and working at the time of the fire?
When was the last fire inspection performed on the property?
Were any safety measures added after any previous inspections?
Was the property owner aware of any inadequate fire safety measures present prior to the fire?

As details of this fire continue to emerge, The Murray Law Firm suggests that it is possible that the property owner or management failed to undertake proper safety measures to protect those residents and guests legally on the premises. Under certain State law, the owner and management company of an apartment building have a duty to protect residents and to keep the premises safe. If the owner or manager fails in this duty, they may be held civilly liable for any injuries or wrongful deaths that occur as a consequence. Should the apartment complex be found at fault, the family of the deceased victim and any injured victims may elect to hold the owner and management company civilly liable for their loss and suffering.

As insurance companies and unscrupulous property owners are often concerned with limiting their financial exposure in these incidents, it is crucial that the family of the deceased victim and any injured victims retain an experienced premises liability firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as a faulty fire alarm or a poor evacuation plan, is preserved and the families best interests are protected. The Murray Law Firm has extensive experience in premises liability and apartment negligence cases, such as this, and we offer our legal expertise, if needed.

If anyone has information to share, or if anyone is seeking information regarding this incident, please contact us at 888.842.1616.

Our Results

The Murray Law Firm has obtained almost $200 million dollars for its Clients, and including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of a fire at an unsafe property.

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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DISCLAIMERS: The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request. The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case. “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

July 14, 2023

Security Failure? Ditzy Duck Bar Shooting in El Paso, TX Claims Two Lives, Injures Four Others.

By The Murray Law Firm

Ditzy Duck Bar Shooting in El Paso, TX Claims Two Lives, Injures Four Others. (KTSM.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at an El Paso bar and are justice and compensation available to the victims families and injured victims? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

Two people are dead and four others were injured after a shooting outside an El Paso bar early Thursday morning, July 13, 2023.

As reported by KFOXtv.com, “[t]he incident happened at the Ditzy Duck bar on Airway just after midnight on Thursday

KTSM.com is reporting, “a fight spilled into the parking lot in front of the Duck Bar located at 1160 Airway in East El Paso early Thursday morning.

According to the report, “the fight resulted in shots being fired and a total of six people were shot. It’s unknown how many shooters were involved.”

KVIA.com is reporting, “[o]fficials confirm with ABC-7 that a woman died at University Medical Center as a result of her injuries. Another person, a man, died at the scene.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

Bar patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the property is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
Were any security personnel at the property?
Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

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 property owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the families of the deceased victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, any injured victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their injuries.

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 the deceased victim and any injured victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $125 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

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.

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.

How to Choose and Hire the Right Attorney (Click Here)

DISCLAIMERS: The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request. The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case. “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

July 14, 2023

Security Failure? North Las Vegas, NV Shopping Center Parking Lot Shooting Leaves Teen Fatally Injured.

By The Murray Law Firm

North Las Vegas, NV Shopping Center Parking Lot Shooting Leaves Teen Fatally Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Did negligent security contribute to this parking lot shooting 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

One person was shot at a North Las Vegas, NV shopping center parking lot Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023.

As reported by 8NewsNow.com, “[o]fficers received a call about a shooting in a store parking lot in the 2200 block of East Centennial Parkway near Losee Road shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.”

News3LV.com is reporting, “[a]rriving officers located an adult male, believed to be in his late teens, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.”

According to the report, “Medical personnel responded and transported the teenager to UMC Trauma with serious, life-threatening injuries, where he later died.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.

Strip mall and parking lot guests and visitors have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the property is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
Were any security personnel at the property?
Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property?
Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

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 hotel owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its guests and visitors, the family of the victim 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 the victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $125 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

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.

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.

How to Choose and Hire the Right Attorney (Click Here)

DISCLAIMERS: The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request. The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case. “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.