J. Cogburn Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | September 18, 2024 | Personal Injury
The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas seats up to 20,000 people for sporting events, concerts, and other activities. With so many people frequenting this venue, a certain number of safety oversights and injury accidents are inevitable. How you respond can make or break your personal injury claim.
Types of Accidents
Common accidents at arenas such as the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas include:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Getting hit by a puck at a hockey game
- Burns caused by pyrotechnics during a rock concert
- Crimes caused by security breaches
- Escalator or elevator malfunctions
- Crowd stampedes
- Food poisoning
- Alcohol-related violence
- Structural failures
The above is just a brief list of common accidents that might happen at the T-Mobile arena, but it is not exhaustive.
Steps to Take at the Scene
Take the following steps at the scene of the accident:
- Perform first aid
- Notify security
- Call an ambulance if necessary
- Photograph the scene of the accident and anything else you might be able to use as evidence.
- Obtain contact details for witnesses and anyone involved in the accident
- Gather or photograph physical evidence such as torn or bloodstained clothing, objects, etc.
When in doubt about whether you need medical treatment, err on the side of caution. Don’t admit even partial responsibility for the incident.
Possible Claims
There are several theories under which you might be able to bring a personal injury claim if you were injured at the T-Mobile Arena:
Employer Liability
T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is a limited liability joint venture. Joint ventures cannot act on their own–they must act through their executives and employees. If a T-Mobile employee’s negligence injured you in the course of performing their duties, you can sue their employer (the joint venture).
Premises Liability
The principle of premises liability requires the owner or operator of real property, such as an arena and its grounds, to keep the premises safe for guests. The owner must inspect the property periodically and repair or warn of reasonably discoverable hazards.
The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is privately owned by AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) and MGM Resorts International, but they do not directly own the venue–their joint venture does.
In a premises liability claim for an accident at the T-Mobile Arena, potential defendants could include the owners, the event organizers or promoters, and third-party contractors or vendors. Even a concession stand might bear liability if it allows spilled drinks to remain on the floor and cause a slip and fall accident (for example).
Negligent Security
In a negligent security claim, potential liability could be borne by the property owners or operators, security companies, event organizers or promoters, and individual security personnel. This might happen, for example, if someone is injured in a robbery in an unattended parking garage (because a security guard was sleeping on the job, for example).
Don’t Try to Handle a Substantial Personal Injury Claim on Your Own
It is always a good idea to consult a lawyer if you are injured due to someone else’s wrongdoing. Almost any personal injury lawyer will offer you a free initial consultation and will not charge you any legal fees unless you win your claim. If they agree to take your case, they will start by conducting an investigation to gather evidence for your claim.
Trying to handle compensation for a serious injury without a lawyer is like trying to treat your own injuries without a doctor. If you spent time in the hospital or missed work due to your injuries, you probably do need the assistance of an experienced Las Vegas personal injury lawyer. Schedule a free initial case consultation as soon as you can.
Directions to Our Office from the T-Mobile Arena
If you need to visit our office to discuss a potential claim after an accident at the T-Mobile Arena, we are conveniently located at 2300 W Sahara Ave, Suite 800-816, Las Vegas, NV 89102.
To reach us from the Arena, head west on Tropicana Ave, turn right onto S Las Vegas Blvd, and follow it to Sahara Avenue. Turn left, and you’ll find us within 10 minutes.
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