Violent Concert-Related Injuries

A concert should always be an enjoyable experience. The energy flowing between the crowd and the performers, the heightened intensity of the live music, and the general atmosphere created by dozens of people coming together to share the sights and sounds can combine to make a good concert a memory that will last a lifetime.

Unfortunately, anyone who has been to a few concerts knows that they are not always such fun. Long lines, poor performance quality, and stifling heat are all staples of a true concertgoer’s experiences. However, one problem that cannot be simply dismissed as part of the deal is the danger and violence that can easily erupt in these close quarters.

Fueled in various amounts by substances like alcohol and the collective “mob” mentality, members of a concert crowd are much likelier to engage in belligerent behavior such as shoving, punching, and kicking. Most responsible clubs and venues feature some degree of security to keep violence from escalating, but at smaller shows, these measures can be particularly lax.

Concert violence, intentional and otherwise, accounts for thousands of serious hospitalizations every year for broken bones, bloody noses, and various other injuries. Most of these injuries are avoidable by simply keeping one’s distance from areas in which violence might easily erupt, but it is impossible to account for every situation. Violence at a concert can spread lightning-fast to innocent bystanders who are only trying to enjoy the music.

In attending a rock show or other modern music venue, you accept a certain degree of risk, especially if you put yourself in compromising positions (say, the middle of a mosh pit). However, venues have a legal responsibility to ensure reasonable standards of safety for the people who pay them to see a show.

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If you or someone you love has been seriously affected by a concert-related injury, and you believe someone else’s excessive violence or the proprietor’s negligence are at fault, you deserve to know your legal options. Contact the experienced Chicago personal injury lawyers of Friedman and Bonebrake, P.C., today at 312-466-8200 for more information.