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Nancy Powell Found Dead in Henderson, KY Apartment, Children in Serous Condition; High Levels of Carbon Monoxide Reported.

Nancy Powell Found Dead in Henderson, KY Apartment, Children in Serous Condition; High Levels of Carbon Monoxide Reported. (14News.com)

Could the death and injuries of these Henderson apartment residents have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

A woman was found dead and two children were in injured at an apartment in Henderson, Kentucky on Saturday night, November 2, 2019.

As reported by 14News.com, crews from “the Henderson Fire Department…were called around 10 p.m. Saturday to North Elm Street ‘for a medical emergency’…firefighters found a woman and two children in the apartment.”

According to the report, “The Henderson Fire Department says [the woman] was pronounced dead at the scene while the children were taken to Methodist Hospital.”

The Henderson County Coroner’s Office told the media outlet “the woman has been identified as Nancy Powell…preliminary autopsy reports show she did die of carbon monoxide poisoning.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Our Legal Take

As the fire department continues its investigation, premises liability attorneys with The Murray Law Firm question whether a lack of emergency procedures and safety measures at the complex may have contributed to this incident.

  • When was the last gas and utility inspection performed?
  • When were carbon monoxide detectors last inspected and updated?
  • What safety measures, such as working carbon monoxide detectors and frequent utility inspections, were implemented by the apartment complex owner prior to this incident?

As details of this tragedy continue to emerge, The Murray Law Firm suggests that it is possible that the apartment complex owners or managers failed to undertake proper safety measures to protect those residents and guests legally on the premises. By law, the owner and management company of an apartment complex 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 owner or management of the apartment complex be found at fault, the family of Nancy Powell may elect to hold the owner and management company civilly liable for their loss. Financial recovery for such claims could be substantial.

As insurance companies and unscrupulous property owners are often more concerned with limiting their financial exposure in these incidents, it is crucial that the family of Nancy Powell retain an experienced premises liability firm as soon as possible to ensure all evidence, such as a faulty carbon monoxide alarm or a poor evacuation plan, is preserved and the family’s 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 over $100 million dollars for its Clients, and recently secured a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of 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.

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Jayla Couch Injured in Little Rock, AR Apartment Complex Shooting.

Jayla Couch Injured in Conway, AR Apartment Complex Shooting. (KATV.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at a Conway apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

A woman was shot at a Conway, Arkansas apartment complex Saturday night, November 2, 2019.  

As reported by ArkansasOnline.com, “[o]fficers dispatched to a shots fired call at…Apartments [at], 1525 Clifton St., shortly before 9:30 p.m.”

When officers arrived, they  found “19-year-old Jayla Couch suffering from gunshot wounds.”

According to the report, the woman told officers she was lying in bed in an apartment unit when she received the wounds.”

The drive-by shooting was the second reported at the complex on Saturday.

KATV.com is reporting, “the first shooting was a drive-by that happened around 11:30 a.m. at the Clifton Street Apartments.”

According to the report, “[n]o injuries were reported, but police say several apartments and cars were hit with bullets.”

the investigation is ongoing.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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 apartment complex 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:

  • What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
  • Was the complex aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shootings? 

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 apartment complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, Jayla Couch may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for her 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 Jayla Couch retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect her interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $100 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 $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including 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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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.

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Taymar A. Jones, Ja’Quan D. Howard Killed, Mykell Gamble Injured in Cincinnati Hotel Shooting.

Taymar A. Jones, Ja’Quan D. Howard Killed, Mykell Gamble Injured in Cincinnati Hotel Shooting. (Fox19.com)

Did negligent security contribute to these hotel shooting deaths and are justice and compensation available to the victims families? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

Two people were shot and killed, and one person was injured at a Cincinnati, Ohio hotel Friday night, November 1, 2019.

As reported by Fox8.com, “two people have been fatally shot during an attempted robbery…at [a hotel] in Sycamore Township.”

Fox19.com is reporting, “Taymar A. Jones, 20, and Ja’Quan D. Howard, 15, died from gunshot wounds. The third victim, Mykell Gamble, 18, was treated and released for a gunshot would to the foot.”

According to WHIO.com, “[i]nvestigators on the scene reported that 10-12 people were in the room where the shooting happened and all fled the scene.”

The investigation is ongoing, no suspects have been identified according to the media reports.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Hotel guests and visitors have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the hotel 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 there been prior incidents of violence on or near the property?
  • Was the hotel aware of any improper activity before the incident occurred?
  • What security measures, such as guarded-entry, monitored surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and visible security patrols were in place to deter crime and protect the victims and others at the time of the shooting?

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 Taymar A. Jones and Ja’Quan D. Howard may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, Mykell Gamble may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for his 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 Mykell Gamble and the family of Taymar A. Jones and Ja’Quan D. Howard retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $100 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 $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including 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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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.