The Legal Herald
Could this senseless Chattanooga apartment shooting have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Alford’s family?
Local News
A Chattanooga apartment shooting claimed the life of 41-year-old Cortez Alford Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Gunfire erupted “outside Bayberry Apartments” in the “1100 block of Arlington Avenue,” according to News Channel 9.
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports, Mr. Alford “had been fighting with another man before gunshots rang out.” Tragically, he succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene. Police are apparently still searching for a suspect and motive.
Our Legal Take
Apartment residents and guests 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.
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(July 2018 Crime Map: Spotcrime.com)
Recent reports from Spotcrime.com reveal a number of violent crimes in the surrounding area. What additional security measures, such as gated-entry, fencing, surveillance cameras, and security patrols, were implemented by the apartment complex owner to deter crime and protect residents following reports of local criminal activity?
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 owner or management failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the family of Cortez Alford 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 the victim’s family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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