In light of the recent Astroworld Tragedy, we’re taking a look at issues of premises liability and negligent security in relation to concert venues.
In this article, we first cover unsafe conditions at a venue that could lead to injury. Next, we give you a legal perspective on the events of the Astroworld tragedy. Lastly, we share important safety tips for future concertgoers.
Unsafe Concert Venue Conditions That May Lead to Injury
According to premises liability, if you were injured due to unsafe conditions at a concert venue, then you may hold the venue legally responsible. There are many conditions at concert venues that may lead to injury, some of which we list below:
Failure to Maintain Safe Environment
This includes providing poor lighting or failing to keep equipment and speakers in a safe condition. Any one of these issues can lead to injury.
Poor Security Measures
Inexperienced security officers, a lack of security measures, or a lack of security officers present at a concert venue can all contribute to disaster. Also, a lack of proper crowd control management could be a risk to public safety.
Failure To Clean Liquid Spills and Debris
If while at a concert you trip on a liquid spill or piece of debris and are injured, then you may be able to sue for negligence. To file a negligence claim, you must prove that the concert venue had prior knowledge of the tripping hazard. Or, you must prove that the hazard was there for so long that the concert venue should have known about it and did not take action.
A tripping hazard at a concert venue could be, for example, poorly-placed cables or power chords.
Who Is Legally Responsible for Concert Venue Injuries?
Concert organizers are responsible for ensuring a safe venue for concertgoers. They must hire security, emergency medical services, install crowd control measures, and create exit routes. For these reasons, most cases that involve an injury or injuries at concert venues place the legal responsibility on the organizer.
In the Case of The Recent Astroworld Tragedy
Ten individuals lost their lives due to injuries incurred at the Travis Scott Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas, which took place November 5th.
Unfortunately, deadly concerts are nothing new. For example, in 1979, eleven people lost their lives at a The Who concert held at Cincinnati Riverfront Stadium. In 2010, 21 people were killed in a stampede at the “Love Parade” music festival in Germany.
Music artists are not typically legally accountable for concert injuries. The blame often falls on the organizers and venue. However, in the case of the Astroworld tragedy, things may be different. Travis Scott may be legally accountable for his fans’ injuries. This is because he was one of the concert organizers and supervisors for the Astroworld festival.
General Safety Tips for Concertgoers
Concerts should be fun! It’s best to practice safety to enjoy a concert without injury. Read the general safety tips for concertgoers to follow to protect themselves at music venues below:
Hancock Injury Attorneys: Tampa Premises Liability Lawyers
If you are injured on public or private property, then you may be able to file a lawsuit against the people responsible. The legal process can be challenging, but a dedicated Tampa premises liability lawyer can guide you through your case.
Contact us online or call our team at (813) 915-1110 for your free case consultation today!