{"id":2147,"date":"2023-10-17T16:18:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T16:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wolflawpllc.com\/?p=2147"},"modified":"2023-12-28T19:58:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T19:58:30","slug":"sue-night-club-for-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wolflawpllc.com\/blog\/premises-liability\/sue-night-club-for-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Sue a Night Club for An Injury?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether or not you can file a civil lawsuit against a nightclub for your injuries will depend on multiple factors. It is more than likely that suing a night club will involve asserting premises liability claims against the parties who own, manage, or lease the property. It can be important to determine whether a person is classified as an invitee, a licensee, or a trespasser when they are on the property of another party.<\/p>\n

Negligence principles will also be relevant to many legal cases involving a night club injury claim. The four elements of negligence are that the party being sued owed the injured party a duty of care, breached that duty, the breach caused the victim harm, and that harm resulted in measurable damages. It is essential that the party bringing a civil lawsuit against a nightclub must prove each one of these elements to obtain financial compensation for their injuries.<\/p>\n

Premises Liability Laws and Night Clubs<\/h2>\n

Night club owners have no duty to undiscovered trespassers. However, owners and occupiers of land have a duty to discover trespassers to warn of or fix seriously dangerous conditions on the premises. It is necessary to determine if the individual bringing legal claims against the property owner is classified as a licensee, an invitee, or a trespasser.<\/p>\n

Property owners in Texas are responsible for keeping the environment safe for patrons. Management companies and contractors are also responsible for making sure a night club is safe for visitors.<\/p>\n

Local government laws may also influence how state laws are applied to premises liability claims. Speaking with a knowledgeable Dallas personal injury attorney can help you determine if you need to assert any other claims that are related to the negligent behavior of the property owner for injuries resulting from your time on site.<\/p>\n

Premises Liability Cases Involving Night Clubs Often Involve Multiple Defendants<\/h2>\n

\"multipleMultiple defendants are likely to be liable for the injuries suffered by accident victims in night club accidents. A corporation or an LLC may own the building, or a partnership may lease the building to another company. Many night clubs also have both employees and independent contractors on their payroll.<\/p>\n

These factors can make night club cases injury exceedingly complex. It is often the case that more than one party can be named as a defendant, and sometimes these cases may also involve multiple plaintiffs. Civil lawsuits become more complex when multiple parties are associated with the case.<\/p>\n

Dram Shop Laws and Civil Lawsuits Against Night Clubs<\/h2>\n

A dram shop refers to a nightclub, tavern, or bar. This somewhat outdated terminology refers to any business that serves alcohol. The phrase is typically only used in legal documents and insurance documents today. It is defined in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Any night club must be licensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC)<\/a> and can be liable for injury accidents resulting from serving a person who is intoxicated. Country clubs and other private clubs in Texas may be liable under dram shop laws. While clubs will often have liquor liability insurance, the insurance company will attempt to minimize and \/ or deny your claims.<\/p>\n

The public policy justifying the enforcement of dram shop laws is to encourage bar owners and night club owners to serve alcohol in a responsible and safe manner.<\/p>\n

If you were injured by someone who was visibly intoxicated and yet was served more at a night club, you should discuss this further with an attorney.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Common Causes of Injuries in Night Clubs<\/h2>\n

\"exitInjuries suffered by accident victims in night clubs may be caused by many different circumstances, including crowd surges<\/a>. Typically, a dangerous physical condition inside the night club is the primary cause of a patron\u2019s injuries. The following are some of the most common causes of physical injuries in night clubs:<\/p>\n