Waterloo Flats Apartments Shooting Austin, TX.  Security Failure?

The recent shooting at the Waterloo Flats Apartments in Austin, TX raises serious questions about negligent security and potential legal claims for the victim’s family. The Murray Law Firm has over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

AUSTIN, TX NEWS

Gunfire rang out at an Austin, TX Apartment Complex Monday afternoon, August 26, 2024, leaving one man dead.

As reported by Fox7Austin.com, “Austin police said on August 26, around 2:08 p.m., officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 1300 block of S Pleasant Valley Road at the Waterloo Flats apartment complex.

CBSAustin.com is reporting, “[u]pon arrival, they found a Hispanic male in his 40s with gunshot wounds. Despite EMS attempting life-saving measures, the victim was pronounced dead at 2:42 p.m.”

Potential Legal Claims for Family of Shooting Victim at Waterloo Flats Apartments?  Read Below for Information.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Apartment complex residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. 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?
• 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? 
• 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 Waterloo Flats Apartments property owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the victim’s family 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 victim’s family retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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OUR RESULTS? NEARLY $250 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 nearly $250 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.

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