Event Accident Attorney in Las Vegas

The liability issues surrounding large event and festival accidents are complex and often involve allegations based on theories that range from negligent to intentional acts. Event and concert claims involve multiple defendants and cover various areas of personal injury law, from general negligence claims to premises liability, intentional torts, and even wrongful death. 

Typically, plaintiffs bring these claims against the following defendants: (1) the event organizer; (2) the premises owner; (3) individual performers; and (4) intentional tortfeasors. Cases that involve injuries or death caused by the intentional acts of a third party or that involve the negligence of the plaintiff who is bringing the claim can add additional layers of complexity to already challenging cases. That's why you should retain Cohan PLLC to represent your interests and handle these complex issues.

Our significant experience with litigation allows our law firm to identify the best avenue for obtaining a settlement or award for your injuries. In the case of long-term injuries, we work with economic experts to ensure that your compensation will give you family financial security. We will use every resource we have.

Plaintiffs in event and festival accidents in Las Vegas and around the country generally bring the following claims against anyone who either directly caused an injury or had control over the premises where the injury occurred:

Negligence – Generally, negligence is the failure to act with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same or similar circumstances.  The behavior usually consists of actions but can also consist of omissions when there is some duty to act, such as with someone in control of premises such as an arena or festival ground.

Gross Negligence – In some states, an award of punitive damages requires a showing of intentional misconduct. Other states require a defendant to act with recklessness, malice, or deceit. However, in many states, "gross negligence" is a common factor that justifies an award of punitive damages.

Premises Liability – This claim is based upon negligence. The essential elements in a claim for premises liability based upon negligence are: (1) duty; (2) breach of duty; (3) causation; and (4) damages. The essential elements of a claim of breach of duty include notice of the alleged hazardous condition.

Wrongful Death – A claim brought by close relatives of the decedent alleging that a defendant's negligence, carelessness, recklessness, intentional act, etc., was the proximate cause of the death of another.

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress and Battery – Civil claims plaintiffs bring against the intentional tortfeasor.