Were you or a loved one injured at a Live Nation promoted concert? Have you lost a family member or loved to an accident at an event that was promoted by Live Nation? Sadly, these incidents are not uncommon at concerts that are managed by the global entertainment company, which has been plagued by legal issues for many years. Most notably, they have been hit with over 300 lawsuits filed by the victims of the Astroworld Festival in Houston. Due to overcrowding and crushing by the crowd, 10 people were killed, and around 5,000 others were injured.
When people are injured at a concert, there are many parties that may be responsible, including the concert venue, security firm, and the artist. With Astroworld, for example, headlining artist Travis Scott is being sued along with Live Nation. But what is it about Live Nation’s conduct that makes them responsible for deaths and injuries at a concert? That’s the question you will need to answer in order to sue the company for your damages and hold them accountable for their actions.
As an injury victim or the loved one of an injury victim, it’s essential to learn about your rights and the legal actions that are available to you. Contact Normandie Law Firm and schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
Can I Sue Live Nation if I was Injured at a Concert?
You may be able to sue Live Nation for being injured at a concert they promoted if you can show a direct link between the accident and an act of negligence by the company.
Generally, concert promoters have a huge degree of responsibility for a live event. Responsibilities include staffing, planning, raising money, retaining security, hiring vendors, and securing permits. These are all factors in planning a safe and organized concert, and failures in any of these areas can make Live Nation responsible if people are injured at one of their events.
However, liability for a concert accident may be shared by other parties, since there are many entities that are involved in the planning and execution of a concert or music festival. With Astroworld, for example, Travis Scott and Drake are being sued along with Live Nation for their onstage behavior, which may have contributed to incidents of crushing and violence among the crowd. Speaking with a lawyer can give you a sense of all the entities that are responsible for your accident.
Past Live Nation Concert Accidents and Fatalities
Live Nation has been linked to around 200 deaths and 750 confirmed injuries prior to the Astroworld Festival. Here are some of the most dangerous incidents that have led to injuries and deaths at a Live Nation promoted concert:
- In 2017, 22 people were killed during an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena due to an explosive device that was brought in by a suicide bomber.
- 59 people were killed and 527 were injured by a gunman during the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- In 2013, Live Nation was charged for violating health and safety laws when a crew member died from a collapsing stage at a Radiohead concert in Ontario, Canada.
- Seven people were killed at a concert at the 2011 Indiana State Fair when the stage collapsed and landed on the crowd.
Fatalities are undeniably the worst consequence of a concert-related accident, but those who are injured sustain serious damages that can affect them for life. In the next section, we will discuss the most common accidents that lead to injuries during a Live Nation promoted concert.
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Accidents at a Live Nation Promoted Concert
It’s impossible for a concert promoter to prevent every type of accident that can happen at a live event. However, it’s a given that injuries can happen at concerts with thousands of excited people. The possibility for an accident is even greater when certain factors are involved, like bad weather and the availability of alcohol. As a result, a concert promoter must take certain precautions to prevent an accident, including regular monitoring of the premises and deescalating dangerous situations among concert attendees. Failure to take such measures can result in one of the following accidents:
- Crushing and trampling
All venues have a maximum capacity for attendees, but overcrowding can happen if security is lax and too many people are admitted, or sneak into the venue. The danger here is when too many press forward to get a better look at the artist. This can result in many people getting crushed and trampled.
- Mosh pit accidents
Mosh pits involve groups of people dancing in an aggressive manner. Actions like head banging, jumping, and pushing into other people often result in injuries, as well as fights that lead to serious injuries.
- Assault and battery
People are already pumped and excited by the time they get to a concert. When that energy is combined with alcohol and/or drugs, it’s likely that a fight will break out during the concert. Screening procedures for weapons and drugs can help reduce the possibility of injuries and death.
- Sexual assault
Sexual assaults are disturbingly common at concerts and music festivals, particularly at sold out events when people are packed closely together. When you add loud music, dark lighting, and alcohol / drugs into the mix, it’s no surprise that there are so many incidents of groping, fondling, rape, and other forms of sexual assault.
- Slip and falls / Trip and Falls
With so many people walking around with drinks, floors at concert venues are often wet and slippery. Additionally, dark lighting at most concerts hide these hazards, which can easily result in a slip and fall or trip and fall.
- Heat exhaustion
Many concerts take place during the summer, especially outdoor music festivals. Temperatures can skyrocket during these events, which is dangerous when people are tightly packed together for hours at a time. People in these situations can suffer from heat rash, heat cramps, dehydration, and burn injuries.
- Alcohol poisoning
Even if alcohol is available at a concert, staff members must be careful to not overserve anyone, which can lead to alcohol poisoning. Being drunk also increases the likelihood of fights and car accidents, which can injure many people at the venue.
If you were harmed through one of these accidents, or any other incident at a Live Nation promoted concert, please contact our office right away. You may be entitled to monetary compensation from Live Nation, along with other parties like the concert venue, alcohol vendor, and security company. These injuries, by the way, do not have to be physical. Sexual assault cases, for example, often involve emotional injuries rather than physical ones. A sexual assault lawsuit attorney can help you file a claim for emotional damages, like PTSD and depression.
Potential Injuries from a Concert Accident
Concert accidents can lead to many serious, life-altering injuries, including death. Common concert-related injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Broken bones
- Neck injury
- Spinal cord damage
- Lacerations
- Scarring / disfigurement
- Heat stroke
- Burns
- Fractures
- Internal bleeding
- Punctured / ruptured organs
- Nerve damage
- Paralysis
- Coma
- Death
Some of these injuries can take many months to recover from, which is why monetary compensation is so important if you’re the victim of an accident at a concert. Our experienced concert injury lawsuit attorneys can explain your rights and help you determine the best legal strategy for your case.
What can I Recover from a Lawsuit against Live Nation?
There are many damages that are available to injury victims and their families in a lawsuit against a concert promoter. The losses you can recover will depend on various factors, such as the degree on injury and how they affect your life. Below is a list of the damages that you may be entitled to from a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit:
- Medical expenses
- Cost of therapy
- Funeral expenses
- Lost wages
- Lost earning capacity
- Loss of expected income
- Loss of benefits
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Property damage
- Legal fees
- Punitive damages
One of our attorneys can help you figure out which types of damages you can request. Then, they will take immediate and aggressive action on your case and ensure that you are fairly compensated by the responsible parties.
Speak to a Concert Accident Attorney
Concerts are supposed to be fun and exciting events, where fans can connect with their favorite band or artists. Unfortunately, these events are highly prone to accidents that can lead to injuries for hundreds or thousands of people. Live Nation is named in many of these lawsuits for a reason, and they should not get away with an act of negligence if you or a loved one was harmed at one of their concerts.
A civil lawsuit for monetary damages is one way that you can hold the company responsible. However, these cases are extremely complicated due to the number of parties that are involved in the execution of a concert or music festival. The lawyers of Normandie have decades of experience with complex personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. We also work on contingency, meaning you will not be charged upfront when you choose one of our attorneys. We get paid at the same time you receive you settlement, and if we don’t win your case, you pay us nothing as a promise under our Zero fee guarantee.
We are committed to providing you and your family with the best possible representation in a Live Nation concert injury lawsuit. Please give us a call and schedule a free case evaluation to learn about your rights and legal options.
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