Mass Shooting and Injury Liability Claims
In Las Vegas, Nevada
Injured in a mass shooting?
If you were injured in a mass shooting event in Las Vegas or Nevada, and plan to file a lawsuit, call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case. While nobody can reverse the tragic event of the mass shooting, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and other actual, physical, and emotional damages.
Mass shooting defined
The United States Congressional Research Service defines a "public mass shooting" as one in which four or more people selected indiscriminately are killed, not including the perpetrator. In 2016 alone, there were 14 mass shootings on American soil.
Who is liable?
Usually, only the criminal third party (the shooter) is liable for injuries that they inflict on others. However, when a special relationship exists between the injured person (victim) and a venue owner, they too may be found negligent for not providing a safe place for a guest. A venue owner may be negligent if they had actual knowledge or should have known the potential for mass injury. The venue must, by law, provide a safe premise.
In the case of the Las Vegas mass shooting, which occurred at the Route 91 Harvest festival on October 1, 2017, potential parties who owed a duty to protect patrons include, but are not limited to: Live Nation Entertainment (the concert promoter), MGM Resorts International (the festival landowner and owner of Mandalay Bay), the security company, other third-party service providers or vendors that may contribute to a dangerous condition at the event.
Lack of proper exit procedures
Obstructions to exit and lack of proper exit procedures can create many problems during a mass shooting. During the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest festival on October 1, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the obstructions of exit led to many additional injuries.
What to do after the accident
Once the emergency is over, you should document how the incident happened.
What to document:
- Where you were during the concert,
- What did you see and hear right before and right after the shooting,
- What traumatic things you witnessed,
- What injuries did you sustain,
- How did you escape the concert grounds,
- Did you leave using marked Exits, or did you break the fence to escape,
- How the crowds behaved during the accidents,
- What did you do, and where did you go after the accident.
Finally, contact a Las Vegas lawyer who has experience in handling mass shooting accidents. We invite you to call us at 702-432-1000.
The initial consultation is free.
Damages cap
In Nevada, there are no damage caps on mass concert shootings.
Should multiple victims use the same attorney?
No, it is not required. In cases with multiple victims, we can expect that multiple attorneys will represent numerous victims.
Wrongful death claim
If a family member got killed in a mass shooting, you might have a wrongful death claim. Contact an attorney as soon as possible who can help you with your wrongful death resulting from the mass shooting claim.
Time limitations in Nevada
Under Nevada law, typically, you have two (2) years from the incident date to file your claim. The mass shooting is NOT an exception to this rule.
Out-of-state visitors involved
If you got injured in the mass shooting in Las Vegas or Nevada but you are not a Nevada resident, you will most likely continue your treatment in your home city and state.
We handle accident claims for out-of-town visitors all the time. More often than not, our clients do not fly back to Las Vegas. We collect all medical records and track the progress of the case, from inception to settlement, in our Las Vegas office, and when we settle your case, we mail the settlement checks to our clients. Our injury attorneys and our office staff are available to answer on a phone or via Skype any questions you may have about the progress of your case.
Helping mass shooting victims
When a mass shooting occurs, there is always a lot of chaos and confusion and more questions than answers. We can assure you that our experience, knowledge, and resources are 100% focused on protecting the rights of injury victims and providing much-needed relief to our clients and their families during some of the most challenging times of their lives.
Call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss what legal options are available to get fair compensation for everything you went through.
We work on a contingency basis, so you don't have to pay a cent until we win your case.
We represent clients injured in Las Vegas and Nevada.
We also represent tourists who got injured while visiting Nevada.
Last updated on January 31, 2024.
