Concert and Festival Injury Claims: What Visitors Should Do Next
In a recent ten-year period, over 70,000 people suffered significant injuries after attending outdoor music concerts. If you have been injured at a concert or festival, it is important to protect your financial and legal rights while receiving the necessary medical care. At Raybin & Weissman, we believe that the negligent party should pay for their wrongdoing. If you or a loved one has recently sustained concert or festival injuries, our Davidson County personal injury lawyers would like to hear from you.
Seek Medical Attention
Even minor injuries can have long-term consequences, making it crucial that you seek medical attention immediately. If you are experiencing chest pains, shortness of breath, or uncontrollable bleeding, you should go to the nearest ER. Other symptoms that would warrant an ER visit include confusion, disorientation, or loss of consciousness. For minor cuts, bruises, or swelling, you may consider visiting an urgent care center. In any event, our legal team recommends seeking medical care within 72 hours to preserve your claim.
Report the Incident to Security
Immediately following your injury, you should ensure that security personnel or event staff are aware of the incident. By notifying management, an official incident report will be placed on file. Request a copy of the report so that you can proofread it for any errors. If you do find any errors, notify the appropriate party immediately so that the issue can be resolved.
Contact the Police if You Sustain Severe Injuries
If you suffered serious injuries, you should report the incident to the police. The officer who responds to the scene will document details of the incident and generate an incident report, which will be filed with the Central Records Division. The report will detail the date/time/location, parties involved, names of eyewitnesses, brief statements from each, and a description of the incident. You will want to submit this report as part of your claims package.
Gather Evidence
If possible, take pictures of what caused your injury, including close-ups and wide-angle shots. If you have sustained visible injuries, take photos of these as well. If anyone saw the incident, ask whether they are comfortable providing a brief statement. If any witnesses recorded the event, ask for their full names and contact information. This evidence can help you establish liability, which is crucial for recovering the compensation you deserve.
In addition to collecting information to prove liability, you will want to demonstrate your losses or legal damages. Medical bills, pay stubs (showing lost wages), and other expenses are the crux of most personal injury claims.
Reach Out to Our Personal Injury Team
Dense crowds and groups of people not exercising the same level of care they usually do make the perfect combination for an injury. A concert or festival injury can happen instantly, but taking the appropriate steps will ensure that your rights are safeguarded. At Raybin & Weissman, our Davidson County personal injury attorneys have dedicated their professional lives to representing the “little guy.” As skilled negotiators, we will effectively advocate for your rights with the insurance company, never accepting less than you deserve. If insurance negotiations fall through, our legal team’s 100 years of combined trial experience should place you at ease as we transition your case to court.
Injured? Contact Our Davidson County Personal Injury Lawyers Today
Being injured at a concert or festival can throw a wrench in what should have been a fun day. Even if the responsible party’s liability is clear, you will still need to provide proof. At Raybin & Weissman, our team of legal professionals understands that the last thing you want to worry about following a personal injury is legal rigamarole. If you are ready to learn the true worth of your injury case, reach out to our Davidson County personal injury attorneys to schedule your free, no-risk consultation. Our office can be reached online or by phone at (615) 256-6666.