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Early Morning Memphis Bar Shooting Leaves One Man Injured.

Early Morning Memphis Bar Shooting Leaves One Man Injured. (WREG.com)

Could the shooting at a Memphis bar have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim?

Local News

Gunfire erupted at a Memphis, Tennessee bar early Tuesday morning, March 19, 2019, leaving one man injured.  According to Fox13Memphis.com, “the victim was shot on the 4400 block of South Third Street at Lucille’s Blues and Diner.”  WREG.com is reporting the shooting “happened around 2:30 a.m….one person was taken to a nearby hospital, but is expected to be okay.”

Media outlets report no suspect information has been released.

Our Legal Take

Bar and restaurant 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?
  • Does the bar have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, 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 bar owners failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, the victim 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 the victim 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.

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Bahamian Harold Williams Stabbed at Pines Market Restaurant.

Bahamian Harold Williams Stabbed at Pembroke Pines Restaurant. (WSVN.com)

Could this senseless Pembroke Pines restaurant stabbing have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Williams?

Pembroke Pines News

A Bahamian man in Florida was stabbed at a Pembroke Pines restauraunt Saturday, March 16, 2019.  According to WSVN.com, “Bahamas resident Harold Williams was left with an eye swollen shut and a major gash on his face after what he described as an unprovoked attack.”  According to Tribune242.com, “Mr. Williams…went into [a] Pines…restaurant at 9610 Pines Boulevard on Saturday to use the restroom and was attacked as he walked to the rear of the business.”  The news story reports that the alleged attacker is “a 24-year-old employee of [the restaurant].”  WSVN.com reports, “Pembroke Pines Police took [the suspect] into custody and charged him with aggravated battery.”

Our Legal Take

Restaurant 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 senseless stabbing may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near the property?
  • Have there been reports of any prior incidents of violence by the employee who commited the attack?
  • What security measures, such as surveillance cameras, bright lighting, clear windows, and security patrols, were in place to protect Mr. Williams at the time of the stabbing?

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 restaurant owners failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, Mr. Williams 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 Mr. Williams 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.

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Joe Kelosky Killed, One Woman Injured in Double D's Cafe Shooting.

Joe Kelosky Killed, One Woman Injured in New Castle Bar Shooting. (KDKA)

Did negligent security contribute to the tragic loss of Joe Kelosky and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Kelosky’s family?

LOCAL NEWS

A man is dead after being found shot at a New Castle, Pennsylvania bar early Saturday morning, March 16, 2019.

According to Pittsburgh.cbslocal.com, “[o]fficers were sent to Double D’s Cafe on East Washington Street around 2:15 a.m. for a report that someone had been shot.”  The news story reports, “[w]hen officers arrived, they found 33-year-old Joseph Alan Kelosky, of Wampum, Pa., lying in the parking lot. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.” According to WFMJ.com, there was also one other woman injured during the gunfire, “[a] woman was shot in the leg and is being treated at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.”  

The WFMJ.com story reports that “[i]nvestigators believe the shooting was the result of a disturbance between other individuals at the bar.”  A suspect has been arrested according to the media outlets.

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 the property?
  • Were police called prior to the argument escalating to gun fire? 
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Kelosky 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. Kelosky’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. Kelosky’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.