It might not surprise you to know that accidents and injuries are not particularly uncommon. An injury at a Las Vegas concert might invoke more than one legal issue that you could use to press a personal injury claim. Knowing your legal rights, you might be able to recover compensation for a premises liability case.
Types of Injuries That Are Common in Las Vegas Concert Venues
Las Vegas, Nevada offers many world-class concert venues, such as Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, House of Blues Las Vegas, The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel, Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, and the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
Many types of injuries occur at Las Vegas concert venues, but the following are among the most common:
- Dehydration and heatstroke
- Slip and fall accidents
- Trampling injuries
- Overexertion injuries
- Alcohol and drug-related injuries
- Lacerations and cuts
A list of a hundred different types of injuries would probably not cover everything that can happen in a Las Vegas concert venue in any given year.
Steps To Take After Your Injury
Take the following steps, or have your friend or partner take them, immediately after your accident:
- Seek medical attention: It will be extremely difficult for you to collect compensation if you don’t seek medical treatment for your injury. In fact, you can seriously damage your claim if you even delay seeking treatment.
- Report the accident: Notify venue management as soon as possible. Ask them to file an accident report and provide you with a copy. They might be reluctant to do so.
- Photograph the scene of the accident: Take photos or videos of the scene of the accident as well as your injuries. Also, photograph or video any dangerous conditions that may have caused your injury.
- Collect eyewitness information: There should be witnesses in a crowded venue. Collect their names and contact details.
- Keep detailed records: Keep records of all your medical treatments, bills, and any other costs related to your injury. Also, keep a daily journal where you describe how your injuries have affected your life.
- Consult a personal injury lawyer: Personal injury lawyers charge no upfront legal fees and no attorney’s fees ever unless you win compensation. A lawyer can provide legal advice, help you understand your rights, and generally assist in pursuing your claim.
- File a Claim: File a claim against the responsible party. You need to identify the appropriate defendant (the venue, the event organizers, or an individual). File your claim against an insurance company if possible. Later, you will need to negotiate a settlement with the appropriate insurance company. It’s usually best to let a lawyer handle negotiations for you.
You can wait until later to decide whether to go to court or settle your claim outside of court.
Premises Liability
If you have a valid claim against the concert venue, you almost cannot go wrong suing them because they should always have enough money to pay your claim. If a dangerous condition on the premises caused your injuries, the legal theory of premises liability probably applies to the venue.
Under premises liability, the venue must repair any dangers on their premises or at least warn you of them.
Respondeat Superior
Respondeat superior literally means “let the master answer.” If a concert venue employee injured you through intentional misconduct or careless behavior, don’t bother suing them.
After all, they might be minimum-wage employees. Instead, sue their employer, the venue itself. You can win as long as the employee was acting within the scope of their employment when you suffered your injury.
Government Claims
Most Las Vegas concert venues are privately owned. A few, however, such as the Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, are publicly owned. If your claim is against a government entity, different rules and shorter timelines apply.
Damages
You can seek the following damages to the extent that you provide sufficient evidence that you qualify for them:
- Medical bills
- Lost income
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering and other intangible items
If the defendant’s conduct was outrageous enough, you might even qualify for punitive damages.
The Statute of Limitations
The general Nevada statute of limitations gives you two years to file a personal injury lawsuit before your personal injury claim expires. However, there are exceptions that could change the time limit. A lawyer can help you determine how much time you have to take legal action.
Contact Our Las Vegas Premises Liability Law Firm For Help Today
If you’ve been injured in Las Vegas, NV, and need legal help, contact our Las Vegas premises liability attorneys at De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers to schedule a free case evaluation today. We have three locations in Nevada for your convenience, including Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson.
We’re proud to serve Clark County and the surrounding areas.
De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers – Las Vegas Office
1149 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 819-8772
De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers – Summerlin Office
410 S Rampart Blvd, Ste 480 Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 964-1806
De Castroverde Accident & Injury Lawyers – Henderson Office
9555 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 800-3455
