The majority of the time, these events prove to be tremendous fun for you and the hundreds if not thousands of others in attendance. After all, your company of friends and family is great, and the music, sports and entertainment is even better!

Although concerts and sports arenas are usually safe, accidents do happen and it happens often. Sometimes concertgoers get hurt in mosh pits or fall from heights. Other times they slip on a wet surface, get caught in the middle of a fight, or are quickly ushered out of the venue like cattle when it is time to vacate the premises.

Some common types of concert accidents include:

• Trampling: When concertgoers attempt to flee the premises during an emergency or rush forward when the main act hits the stage, people may be trampled.
• Fights: Often fueled by alcohol and adrenaline, altercations can turn violent. If not broken up quickly, fights can escalate into brawls.
• Mosh Pits: At some concerts, mosh pits break out. This violent form of dancing can be extremely dangerous and lead to fights.
• Slip-and-Fall Accidents: At a packed event with dark lighting, steep & dark staircases, slip-and-fall accidents are common.
• Projectiles: Sometimes fans become unruly and throw objects. These projectiles can cause serious harm.
• Heat Injuries: At music festivals — particularly during summer — heat stroke, exhaustion, sunburn, and related heat injuries are prone to happen.
• Intoxication and Overdoses: Sadly, drinking and drug intake are common at these events. Imbibing too much or taking illegal drugs can lead to alcohol poisoning or overdoses.

No matter the case, if you’ve suffered an injury while attending a concert, sports game, or entertainment event – it’s imperative that you speak to an attorney who specializes in such an area. Massive concert venues and arenas are stacked with lawyers of ‘panel attorneys’ who step in the moment a claim is asserted. Don’t navigate through that challenging road alone. Reach out to Jennifer M. Netska, Esq., who in fact, spent several years in her career defending these various venues and concert halls and happens to have cutting edge knowledge and experience as to how these matters are handled and defended against.

Reach out today so we can discuss what I can do for you.