The Legal Herald
(LocalMemphis.com)
Security Lapse? Our Legal Take: 1 Injured in Memphis Bar Shooting
Did negligent security contribute to this Whitehaven shooting? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim may have a legal avenue for justice and claims for compensation
Local News
A shooting at Ralph’s Bar and Grill, in Whitehaven, reportedly left one man injured early Saturday morning, October 22, 2016.
According to LocalMemphis.com, “the incident happened at about 2:30 a.m. in the 5100 block of Millbranch Road at Ralph’s Bar and Grill.” Memphis police apparently told media, “the victim was in a fight with an armed man who then fired at him.”
Police have not yet identified a suspect or motive.
Our Legal Take
Bar and restaurant patrons have a right to feel safe and secure on the property that they are visiting. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the business and whether this shooting may have been prevented.
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October 2016 Crime Map (spotcrime.com)
What security measures, such as weapons screenings, bright lighting, security patrols, and surveillance cameras, were in place to protect patrons at the time of the shooting?
- October crime reports, from Spotcrime.com, reveal a number of recent assaults and robberies in the surrounding area. Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property? If so, were any additional security measures implemented by the bar or parking lot owner to deter crime?
Generally, property owners are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the business owner or manager failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue a legal claim 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 the victim retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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