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James Terry Killed, Another injured in Uncle 7s Bar & Grill Shooting.

James Terry Killed, Another injured in Lexington Bar Shooting. (WKYT.com)

Did negligent security contribute to this tragic loss of James Terry and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Terry’s family?

LOCAL NEWS

A man is dead after being found shot at a Lexington, Kentucky bar Monday afternoon, March 10, 2019.

According to WKYT.com, “[o]fficers responded to the scene of [a] Bar & Grill on Delzan Place around 4 p.m. One victim was found hiding in a bathroom while another person was hit in the back.”  WTVQ.com is reporting, “68-year-old James Terry…died from injuries sustained during the shooting.”  

A suspect was arrested according to media reports.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Bar patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided in the bar parking lot and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
  • Was there any suspicious activity from the suspect prior to the shooting? 
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Terry and others 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 bar or parking lot owners failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, Ms. Terry’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.  In addition, any surviving victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims 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 Mr. Terry’s family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

OUR RESULTS

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims and their families and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for out 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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Richard William Carter Jr. Killed in Eze-N-Quick minimart Shooting.

Richard William Carter Jr. Killed in Convenience Store Shooting. (WCNC.com)

Could the tragic loss of Richard William Carter Jr. have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Carter’s family?

Local News

Gunfire erupted at a Charlotte, North Carolina convenience store Friday night, March 8, 2019, claiming the life of one man.

According to WSOCtv.com, “[p]olice…responded to the Eze-N-Quick minimart on Tuckaseegee Road at State Street just after 11 p.m. Friday…they found a man in the parking lot who had been shot.”  WCNC.com is reporting, responders “pronounced 48-year-old Richard William Carter Jr. dead at the scene.”

No suspects have been arrested according to media outlets.  The investigation is ongoing.

Our Legal Take

Convenience store 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.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near the property?
  • Was the suspect seen on the property prior to the incident?
  • What additional security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Carter at the time of the incident?

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 convenience store owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, the family of Richard William Carter Jr. may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his wrongful death.

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 Mr. Carter’s family 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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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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Trevor Thomas, Raheem Phillips, Injured in Bric A Brac Nightclub Shooting.

Trevor Thomas, Raheem Phillips, Injured in Destin Nightclub Shooting. (WKRG.com)

Could the shooting at a Destin nightclub have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Thomas and Mr. Phillips?

Local News

Gunfire rang out at a Destin, Florida nightclub early Sunday morning, March 10, 2019, leaving two men injured.  According to WJHG.com, “[s]heriff’s officials…were called to Bric à Brac, a restaurant and nightclub in Destin, around 4:18 a.m.” The news story reports “a disturbance around closing time led to multiple shots being fired and people fleeing.”  WKRG.com is reporting, “Trevor Thomas of Crestview and Raheem Phillips of DeFuniak Springs were taken to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center for treatment after suffering apparent non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.”

Media reports indicate a person of interest has been detained for questioning as the investigation continues.

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 tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
  • Does the nightclub have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
  • What nightclub security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Thomas and Mr. Phillips 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 property owners failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Phillips may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims 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 Mr. Thomas and Mr. Phillips retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

Our Results:  We’ve Obtained Over $100 Million in Verdicts and Settlements for our Clients

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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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.