Police Release Horrifying Video of a Shooting that Left One Man Dead
In the video, a white vehicle pulls into the gas station and comes to a stop. Two people come out of the back of the car and start shooting in opposite directions – one fired at a car parked next to a gas pump and the other fired at another car and a person. The incident took less than 10 seconds. The two shooters jumped back in the car and the vehicle drove off. The incident left 32-year-old Marquette Scott dead; he was sitting in the car at the gas pump.
The incident occurred at a Sinclair gas station in South Los Angeles.
This brings up the following question – are gas station owners at fault for incidents that occur on their premises? Based on the specific circumstances, gas stations could be liable for the injuries that occur on their premises. If you would like to learn more about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.
The team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and secure the payout that you are owed. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for justice. If you are ready to speak with our gas station attack lawyers, contact us today.
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A variety of incidents could occur at gas stations. These incidents could include the following:
- Sexual assault
- Assault and battery
- Shooting (including drive by shootings and targeted attacks)
- Slip and fall accidents
- Trip and fall accidents
- And more
In general, these incidents occur due to the negligent actions of the property owners – they fail to identify and address hazards and dangerous conditions on their premises. However, there are some incidents that may be difficult to prevent, especially those caused by acts of violence.
However, when a gas station is in a high crime area or has had previous incidents in the past, there are things the property owners can do to reduce the risk to other guests. For example, they can increase surveillance, have more security guards patrolling, increase lighting, have posted warning signs, and even work with local law enforcement.
Although a gas station owner may not be found liable for injuries resulting from the first shooting incident, it is very likely that the owner is found liable for any additional incidents resulting from the failure to take any preventative action.
Can I File a Lawsuit?Depending on the details surrounding your gas station incident, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. You could even be eligible to receive compensation, which could include compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, punitive damages, and more. Since every incident is different, it is important that you seek legal assistance immediately to explore the legal options available to you and your family.
If the gas station incident resulted in the death of a member of your family, you could have the right to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. For more information about filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the owners of a gas station, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible.
What Should I Do?Consider some of the recommendations:
- Gather any video footage of the incident
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
- File the appropriate reports (with the property owner and the authorities)
- Get medical care
- Gather all relevant medical information/records
- Seek legal help with an expert on gas station incidents as soon as possible
In California, personal injury and wrongful death claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants will only have two years to file their claims. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they could lose their right to sue entirely. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total time that you have to file your claim, contact us today. Our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group TodayWhether you or a loved one suffered a gunshot wound or any other injuries in an incident at a gas station, it is important that you have legal help. Here at our law firm, our experts have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to start or continue your claim. No matter the case that you are pursuing, you can be certain that our team is ready to fight to get you justice. We understand how difficult it can be to try to figure things out after a traumatic incident at a gas station. To facilitate the process, we offer free legal services. These include free consultations and free second opinions. Whether you are looking to start the claim process or continue it after starting it with another legal team, we will be able to help you. Our team will provide you with all the information that you need to take action. To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.
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Contact us today to speak with our gas station shooting lawyers and learn more about how we can help!
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