Kia Forum Stadium Accident Injury Attorney

Kia Forum stadium, formerly known as The Forum, is an indoor sports and concert stadium located in Inglewood, California. It became famous as the home of the Los Angeles Lakers and the L.A. Kings for over 30 years and is slated to host the Gymnastic events for the Summer Olympics in 2028. As one of the best known sports venues in the U.S., Kia Forum can seat up to 18,000 guests, which poses a high risk for many types of accidents. Kia Forum has a duty to prevent these accidents and ensure that people are safe when they’re attending a game or concert.

If you or your family member was injured at Kia Forum Stadium, please take some time to explore your legal options with one of our attorneys. Depending on the cause of your accident, you may have grounds for a lawsuit against Kia Forum, which will compensate you for the harm you’ve suffered. However, lawsuits against major venues require time and effort, so it’s essential to start the legal process right away. Our lawyers are standing by to advise you, so contact our office as soon as possible.

Accidents at Kia Forum Stadium

Due to the number of people that attend concerts and sports events at Kia Forum, accidents are very common throughout the premises. Many of these incidents cause serious injuries, even death, which is why there are safety precautions that must be in place at all times. If stadium owners and employees are lax in their duties, visitors can be harmed in the following ways:

Slip and fall or trip and fall

Alcohol, food, and many other substances on the ground or floor can cause people to slip and fall. Guests may also trip on protruding displays, exposed wiring, and debris that wasn’t cleared away. These accidents can happen anywhere on the property, including outdoor areas like parking lots and sidewalks. Routine inspections and cleaning before, during, and after an event is the best way to prevent a fall-related injury.

Assault and battery

Alcohol is the number one cause of physical altercations at sports and concert stadiums. Well-trained and responsive security personnel can help diffuse most of these situations. Sadly, understaffing and poor training can lead to security guards that ignore assault and battery claims or fail to remove people who are clearly a threat to others.

Sexual assault

Alcohol plays a big part in these incidents as well, since people are more vulnerable to sexual violence when they are inebriated. However, groping, fondling, and other forms of sexual assault can happen simply for the fact that people are packed tightly together. Sexual predators are aware of security issues and overcrowding at these venues and use that to their advantage.

Accidents in parking lots

Car collisions, pedestrian accidents, and other dangerous incidents can occur at a stadium parking lot. Proper protocols for directing traffic, enforcing parking rules, and clear traffic signs are essential for keeping people safe in parking lots.

Falling objects

In a venue as large as the Kia Forum, there are many objects that are suspended high from the ceilings and rafters. But even objects at relatively low heights, like poster frames and light fixtures, can cause serious injury if they fall on someone. Guests can also be harmed from objects that are thrown by people during concerts, like shoes, cell phones, and bottles of alcohol.

Concert venue accidents

This is a special category of accidents that includes crushing, mosh pit injuries, crowd surfing accidents, and trampling. A famous example of concert venue accidents is the 2021 Astroworld Festival, where 10 people died from a fatal crowd crushing incident. While rowdy behavior at concerts is not unusual, security must be on the lookout for situations that get out of hand.
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Possible Injuries from an Accident at Kia Forum

An accident at Kia Forum can lead to serious, long-term health issues for one or more people. To give you an idea of what can happen, here are some of the most common injuries people can end up with at a major stadium:

• Skull fracture
• Broken nose / facial bones
• Hip fracture or pelvic fracture
• Neck injury
• Spinal cord damage
• Knee injuries (dislocated kneecap, ACL/ MCL tear)
• Deep lacerations
• Crushing injuries (broken bones, respiratory distress, etc.)
• Permanent nerve damage
• Damage to the reproductive organs
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Paralysis
• Hearing / vision loss
• Coma
• Death

Some injuries may be less serious, but you won’t know for sure unless you’ve been examined by a doctor, so please seek medical attention right away. Then, speak to a Kia Forum stadium accident injury attorney to learn about your legal options.

Can I Sue Kia Forum for my Accident?

Yes, you can file a lawsuit against Kia Forum if an act of negligence by the owner or someone acting on their behalf (managers and employees, for example) can be directly linked to your accident. Under California’s laws of premises liability, owners must take care of any issues on their property that can lead to an accident. Normally, this is done through inspections and maintenance, which would alert you to hazards that are likely to injure someone. This duty of care extends to the owner’s employees as well, meaning that employers may be responsible for acts of misconduct and negligence by their workers.

When you look at incidents like sexual assault and physical fights at a stadium, lax or insufficient security is often to blame. Kia Forum must anticipate the number of people that will be at their events and ensure that the necessary security measures are taken. However, liability for an accident may be shared with a third party if an outside company was hired for the event. For example, let’s say guards working for a private security firm fail to monitor certain areas of the venue, and crashers are allowed in as a result. This can easily lead to crushing, trampling, and other injuries due to overcrowding. In a case like this, victims and their family members can file a lawsuit against the security firm.

As you can see, liability for an accident at Kia Forum stadium is a complicated issue. Our lawyers will take the time to learn about your case and go after all the parties that are responsible for your injuries.

What can I Recover from a Lawsuit?

If you are eligible for a lawsuit against Kia Forum, there are specific damages you can ask for, which are meant to cover your financial and emotional losses. The damages you are entitled to depend on the type of claim you are filing. As an injury victim, you would seek compensation through a personal injury claim. On the other hand, if you’ve lost a loved one to an accident at Kia Forum, we can assist you with a lawsuit for wrongful death. Damages from a stadium accident injury claim include:

• Medical costs, including future / lifetime medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Property damage
• Funeral expenses
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of expected savings and benefits
• Punitive damages
• Attorney’s fees

A free case review with one of our experts will help you understand these forms of compensation, and which ones you can ask for based on the harm you’ve suffered.

Average Value of a Kia Forum Accident Case

Understandably, most clients who come and see us ask what these cases are worth on average, and frankly, that’s a difficult question to answer. If we had to make an educated guess based on lawsuits that we’ve settled, a Kia Forum Accident case may be worth $150,000 to over $1 million, based on the extent of the victim’s injuries. Crushing / trampling incidents, physical or sexual assault, and fall-related accidents tend to bring in the highest settlements due to the potential for disability, mental health disorders, and other lifelong complications. However, these circumstances are unique to each victim, so contact one of our attorneys to discuss the possible value of your own case.

How long is the Settlement Process for these Cases?

Timely payment for your injuries is our main priority, but negotiating a favorable settlement can be a lengthy process. Sometimes, a case is settled in just 30 days, but most claims against concert and sports stadiums require 6 to 8 months of work from start to finish. In the case of serious injuries, especially if there are long-term health issues, the process of recovering your damages can take up to a few years.

What is the Deadline to File an Injury Claim against Kia Forum?

Knowing how long you have to file a lawsuit is crucial to recovering the payment you are owed. Most personal injury claims, such as slip and falls, car accidents, and assault and battery, have a two year statute of limitations. That means you must file a lawsuit within two years of the accident date, or from the time you discover an injury that was caused by the accident. There are very few exceptions to this deadline, meaning you will most likely lose the right to sue if you don’t take legal action within the two-year window. With that in mind, contact us right away to begin the claims process and receive the compensation you deserve.

Representation from a Lawyer Experienced in Stadium Accidents

The lawyers of Normandie are ready to fight for you and the damages you deserve from being injured at Kia Forum stadium. We many years of experience in all types of concert and sports event-related injuries, and know what it takes to get results in these cases. If you were recently injured and need representation from a skilled personal injury attorney, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

We can also help if you’re unhappy with your current law firm and their lack of time or attention on your case. You may have thought about switching your lawyer, but this kind of decision should not be made on a whim. We can help you determine the best course of action during a free second opinion at our office.

No matter where you are in the claims process, we offer free legal services under the Zero fee guarantee. This is a contingency agreement, where we cover all the costs associated with your claim, and only get paid by winning your case. That means you have nothing to lose by contacting us and taking some time to learn about your legal rights. For a free case evaluation, please contact Normandie Law Firm.

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