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Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at a Rock Hill bar and are justice and compensation available to the victim? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

One man was injured after a shooting in a Rock Hill, SC parking lot early Saturday morning, Feb 3, 2024.

As reported by WBTV.com, “[a] man was seriously injured in a shooting outside of a Rock Hill bar early Monday morning. Rock Hill police say they were called out to Hartland’s, located on Cross Pointe Drive, around 1:15 a.m.”

CN2.com is reporting, “[o]fficers arrived locating the 34-year-old male victim on the ground of the parking lot. The victim had a single gunshot wound to the left chest.”

According to WSOCtv.com, “[t]he victim was taken to Piedmont Medical Center.”  The article confirms that the victim was “leaving Hartlands Bar on Cross Pointe Drive around 1 a.m. on Saturday when someone shot him” while “in the restaurant parking lot.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

Parking lot patrons and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the parking lot 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?
  • Were any security personnel at the property?
  • Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
  • Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
  • Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?
  • Does the property owner or management have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?

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 parlkoign lot owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its guest and visitors, the victim 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 the victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect his interests.

OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $200 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 $200 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.

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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