A man named Lawrence Antonio Mitchell, aged 43, has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder with a firearm after a shooting incident outside the Sands Hotel on Singer Island. The incident occurred three days prior to Mitchell's arrest and resulted in the death of 28-year-old Troy Nichols. Witnesses reported that the argument leading up to the shooting began when Nichols tried to buy a drink for Mitchell's girlfriend, which angered Mitchell. The argument escalated and Mitchell pulled out a handgun and fired it in Nichols' direction, ultimately causing his death. Mitchell is currently being held in Palm Beach County Jail without bail.
Legal Implications of Negligent Security Shootings
If you or a loved one has been injured in a shooting because of the negligence of the landowner or business owner, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. This compensation can include:
How Do You Pursue a Personal Injury Claim Based on Lack of Security?
In order to pursue a personal injury claim for negligent security, you will need to prove that the property owner or manager failed to provide adequate security measures to prevent the shooting from occurring. This can include:
- Failing to install security cameras;
- Failing to hire security personnel;
- Failing to monitor the property for suspicious activity;
- Failing to respond appropriately to previous incidents of violence on the property.
Our experienced personal injury attorneys at Spetsas Buist can help you navigate the complex legal process of pursuing compensation for your injuries. We will work tirelessly to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive the compensation you deserve.
Do You Need a Negligent Security Lawyer?
If you’ve been the victim of a violent criminal attack on the property of a business, like a hotel, motel, apartment complex, restaurant, gas station, convenience store, or bar, you should speak with a skilled and aggressive Florida negligent security lawyer as soon as possible because you may be entitled to compensation. You can contact us online or you can call our downtown Orlando, Florida law office at (321) 352-7588 to schedule your consultation.
If you need a South Carolina personal injury lawyer, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at (843) 638-6590. We have at least one lawyer licensed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. So, if you’ve been injured in the Southeast, we have you covered. Don’t hesitate to call us if you need us.
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