Concert Injuries In Louisiana

Music is synonymous with Louisiana, and on any night, you’ll find local concert venues hosting internationally acclaimed stars or up-and-coming local acts. There’s always something to celebrate in Louisiana. There is never a party without music in the Pelican state. Louisiana is the birthplace of many original musical forms ranging from brass bands and ragtime to Dixieland jazz, Cajun music, zydeco, and bounce rap.

New Orleans has world-renowned jazz acts playing nightly all over town.

Lafayette is home to a thriving arts and music scene. The Happiest City in America hosts concerts from classical to folk to rock. 

Baton Rouge has many venues to accommodate large crowds and host major concert events while maintaining an intimate atmosphere. Many leading country artists like Garth Brooks, George Strait, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and, most recently, Chris Stapleton have all performed in the city. Another city famous for music venues in Louisiana is Shreveport. On October 16, 1954, a teenage musician named Elvis Presley made his performance debut.

While most concerts in Louisiana are held without incident, every year, hundreds of people suffer injuries in concert accidents.

As concert venues are often jam-packed with fans, the chances of accidents occurring rise significantly.

Causes Of Concert Injuries 

Louisiana’s venue owners and concert promoters must make their premises reasonably safe for patrons and attendees.

Common causes of injuries at concerts in Louisiana include:

· Suffocation

· Dehydration

· Slip-and-fall accidents

· Overcrowding, trampling, pushing, and shoving

· Falling down stairs

· Pyrotechnic accidents 

· Accidents in which projectiles hit patrons

· Escalator accidents

· Seat collapses 

· Parking lot car accidents

· Fights can turn into serious brawls involving many people, and an innocent concert-goer can suffer injuries in an altercation

· Intentional acts of violence like shootings, stabbings, and rape

· Aggressively pushing or slamming into each other in mosh pits, which are one of the more dangerous areas in a concert

· Use of excessive physical force by bouncers and security personnel

· Discrimination, and 

· Inadequate security

Liability For Concert Accidents

Concert attendees are considered invitees to the concert. Louisiana premises liability laws require concert promoters and venues to provide attendees with the highest duty of care.  

The owner or operator of the venue must warn attendees and patrons of any hidden dangers in the facility and ensure that any physical altercations are averted or stopped as quickly as possible.

The failure of a concert venue or promoter to maintain the property or to prevent criminal activity from occurring on the premises could lead to a claim for damages when an accident occurs.

Concert accident cases may involve several areas of personal injury law, including:

· Premises Liability

· Slip and Fall

· Assault

· Catastrophic Injury Cases

· Negligent Security

Some of the parties that could be liable for concert accidents are venues (stadiums, theaters, property owners, etc.), concert promoters, music festivals, security companies, and musical performers in the case of injuries from pyrotechnic and light shows. 

Compensation For Concert Injuries

Seeking fair and just compensation after a concert injury not only encourages safer future events but can also provide victims with a sense of justice and emotional closure. In Louisiana, you can claim both economic and non-economic damages:

Economic Damages cover out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury, including past and future medical expenses, lost earnings, loss of future earning potential, and rehabilitation costs.

Non-economic damages address emotional and psychological impacts. These damages could relate to pain and suffering, mental anxiety, emotional trauma, scarring or disfigurement, diminished quality of life, missed family occasions, or lifestyle limitations due to the injury.

In some instances, punitive damages might be available to punish the at-fault party for gross negligence and malicious behavior.

Bart Bernard Injury Lawyers: Impactful Lawyers Who Empower Clients To Leave a Lasting Legacy

Personal injury attorneys play a crucial role in our society by helping victims seek justice and recover compensation after experiencing physical harm due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness. 

If you or a loved one have suffered injuries at a concert venue in Louisiana, your best course of action is to seek guidance from an experienced Louisiana personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

At Bart Bernard Injury Lawyers, we have the knowledge, skills, and resources to fight musicians backed by powerful music companies and big insurers to win at trial.

For over twenty-five years, Louisiana personal injury lawyer Bart Bernard has dedicated himself to helping his clients obtain the maximum compensation for their losses. He plays an invaluable role in empowering victims to pursue justice and holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Attorney Bernard specializes in representing clients suffering from catastrophic injuries caused by negligence. He offers compassionate support to clients while advocating for them throughout every step of the process – from initial consultation through settlement negotiations or trial proceedings if necessary.

Catastrophic injury lawyers are better equipped to understand the unique challenges faced by victims recovering from severe trauma and disability following traumatic events. 

Whether motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, or any other personal injury accident, the Louisiana statute of limitations allows an accident victim only a year to pursue a claim or personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party following the accident.

If you wait longer than a year from the accident or date of injury discovery, Louisiana courts will not permit you to bring a claim. Please don’t wait. Call our Louisiana personal injury law firm immediately to schedule a free and confidential consultation.