Injuries Sustained at Concerts and Music Festivals: Who Is Responsible?

Concerts and music festivals are loved by anyone who enjoys music and the outdoors, and doesn’t mind crowds. Texans are no strangers to concerts and music festivals, from country artists to pop stars. While concerts and music festivals are meant to be fun and exciting, they can turn harmful due to the large crowds and other factors.

When you sustain an injury at a concert or music festival, you might wonder who is responsible; after all, you came by choice to have fun. In this blog, we discuss concert event injury responsibility, covering who can be held liable. Our team at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law can help you understand your rights after a concert or musical festival injury.

We will explain your legal options and the worth of your claim. Our initial consultations are free and confidential, and we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t have to worry about paying us upfront. Call us today at (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 to get started on your journey to financial recovery.

Why Hire Our Personal Injury Lawyers to Help You Seek Compensation?

Our personal injury lawyers at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law have decades of experience. We understand the legal complexities of such cases and can effectively navigate the insurance system to get you a favorable outcome. Also, we have access to the resources needed to investigate the accident and will gather the necessary evidence to establish liability.

We are skilled negotiators and trial lawyers, so we can handle your negotiations with the insurance company and trial if we cannot settle. We will also provide compassionate support while aggressively going after the party that harmed you. Call us now if you need a reliable legal team with deep roots across Texas, and we will prioritize your interests.

We know no two cases are the same, so we will handle yours based on its unique facts. This personalized attention system has helped us secure numerous favorable outcomes. 

Common Injuries Sustained at Concerts and Music Festivals

The following are common injuries sustained at concerts and movie festivals in Texas:

• Bone Fractures: Concerts and music festivals are typically crowded, and people can push each other around. This could lead to falls, which in turn can cause broken bones.
• Head Injuries: If the stage is not well built, or equipment and decorations are not correctly placed, they can fall on the crowd and cause head injuries. Also, if there’s a stampede, it could result in a concussion or other head injury.
• Heatstroke: Concertgoers can suffer from heatstroke if they are not adequately hydrated or are exposed to the sun for too long. This is common during the summer months.
• Sprains and Strains: Concert and music festival goers can sustain injuries such as strained muscles, sprained ankles, and similar injuries from physical activity, such as moving through large crowds.
• Crushing Injuries: Overcrowding at concerts and music festivals can cause people to get trampled or crushed, leading to severe injuries.
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Stay aware of your surroundings at concerts and take precautions to stay safe. If you sustain an injury, seek medical attention immediately and document everything for a potential concert injury claim.

Music Festival Injury Liability: Who Can Be Held Responsible for Concert and Music Festival Injuries?

Injuries in concerts and music festivals can happen due to negligence or other factors. Negligent actions that can result in injuries are poor venue maintenance, inadequate security, lack of safety measures, and the performer encouraging a rowdy crowd. The question, therefore, is, who can be held liable if any of the preceding causes an accident that injures you?

Event Organizer

Event organizers must ensure the safety of all concertgoers. They must plan and coordinate all aspects of the event, including security, crowd control, and emergency response. If they fail to provide adequate security or address potential hazards, they can be held liable for injuries.

Venue Owners

Under Texas premises liability law, property owners must ensure their premises are safe and free from hazards that could harm visitors. Venue owners must also ensure the structural integrity of their property, provide adequate lighting, and ensure other safety features, like handrails, function optimally. If they fail to do this, they will be liable for damages in a concert injury claim.

Sometimes, more than one party can be liable for an injury. We will help you identify all liable parties and hold them accountable.

Performers and Artists

Although rare, performers and artists can share music festival injury liability. This will be the case if the artist encourages reckless behavior or incites the crowd. For example, during the Astroworld Concert in Houston, Texas, in 2021, the artist Travis Scott was said to have encouraged the crowd to rush the stage, creating a mob behavior that led to injuries and death.

Security Companies

Security companies hired at concerts and music festivals play an integral role in safety. They must ensure their staff are adequately trained and can respond appropriately to dangerous situations. If security personnel are untrained and understaffed, they cannot provide quick intervention or prevent accidents. In the Astroworld Concert case, the security company and venue owners were accused of not implementing proper safety measures, emergency response plans, and crowd control.

Vendors and Contractors

A concert event injury responsibility would fall on contractors and vendors providing equipment for the concert if they contributed to the unsafe environment that caused your injury. The possible liable parties here are staging contractors, food and beverage companies, and equipment rental companies.

Other Attendees and Government Entities

Concertgoers can be liable for injuries if their actions harm other attendees. For example, if a concertgoer gets into an altercation, fights with you, or engages in other intentional acts of violence, you can sue them for damages.

Finally, if the music festival was held on government property, the premises should be safe and free of hazards. If it isn’t and attendees sustain injuries, the government agency responsible for maintaining the property and ensuring the event organizers follow safety rules can be held liable. However, any claim involving a government agency follows different rules, so ensure you have legal representation.

Get Help From Our Experienced Legal Team

If you or a loved one suffered injuries while attending a music festival or concert, we can help you take legal action. Our team at Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law will leave no stone unturned fighting for you. We will go up against any artist or event organizer, irrespective of their fame, and ensure you get justice. Call us now at (713) 973-8888 or toll-free 1 (800) 444-5000 for a free and confidential consultation.