Injury at a Night Club
Fort Lauderdale and South Beach can be considered party central almost every weekend, in South Florida and on any given Monday we receive calls from victims of personal injury, whether it’s a slip and fall injury, a victim of a fight at a night club, or a pedestrian accident seeking legal counsel.
At the usual spring break festivities this year there were some incidents that occurred, some serious to warrant police presence and a trip to the emergency room, and others minor where paramedics dealt with the injuries on the spot. Recently, a man in his early 20’s, was seeking legal counsel for an injury he obtained in a night club. He stated that he was out partying with some friends that were visiting from out of town on the spring break week from college. Apparently, he and the friends were at a night club on Fort Lauderdale beach, when he was involved in an altercation with another patron at the club, there was a fight amongst a few persons and he was stabbed during the scuffle. Police and paramedics were called to the scene; he suffered a flesh wound and a punctured liver and had to be hospitalized.
Investigations were conducted by the authorities and some investigative work was done on behalf of the victim. Reports from the police showed that the nightclub did not have the required amount of security on the said night, which may make them liable for the mere fact that the club could not control the crowd they set to entertain. A claim against the night club can be filed for “negligent security” and premises liability.
If ever you find yourself a victim of this type of injury or should you know someone that was in the same situation, immediately seek legal counsel to ensure that you receive the compensation that you deserve for the damages and medical bills incurred.
