The Legal Herald
(Bradenton Herald)
Security Failure? Our Legal Take: Several Injured in Palmetto Nightclub Shooting
Did negligent security contribute to this unconscionable nightclub assault? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victims may have a legal avenue for justice and a claim for compensation.
Local News
Several people were reportedly injured when gunfire reportedly erupted inside The Hall nightclub in Palmetto early Saturday, July 2, 2016.
“Shots were fired inside The Hall nightclub, 1330 U.S. 301 N., Palmetto as the club was about to let out for the night,” police told the Bradenton Herald. “One man shot in the chest was taken to Blake Medical Center and is expected to survive, police said. Another man shot in the leg and taken to Manatee Memorial Hospital is also expected to recover.” Several others were apparently injured while trying to escape the violent scene.
Police have apparently not yet identified a motive or suspect.
Our Legal Take
Nightclub patrons have a right to feel safe and secure on the property that they are visiting. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided in the nightclub parking lot and whether this shooting may have been prevented.
- How did a gun get inside the nightclub? What security measures, such as weapons screenings, security patrols, and surveillance cameras, were in place to protect patrons at the time of the shooting?
Generally, property owners are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the nightclub owner or management failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victims may seek justice and elect to pursue a legal claim 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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