Lawsuit Against a Nightclub Bouncer
Las Vegas, Nevada
Beat up by a nightclub bouncer
If the nightclub bouncer assaulted you without a cause, call us immediately at 702-432-1000 to speak with our attorney for personal injury. You might have a valid claim for assault against the nightclub bouncer and a premises liability claim against the nightclub where the accident occurred.
We don't charge for consultations.
Can you sue a club bouncer?
If the bouncer assaulted and injured you in Nevada, you could choose to press criminal charges or sue the bouncer in civil court for your injuries. You can decide to do both.
Can the bouncer push you?
The law treats bouncers as ordinary citizens.
In most cases, the law doesn't allow bouncers to make physical contact with nightclub patrons. If a patron violates the nightclub's rules, the bouncer must first ask that patron to leave. If the patron refuses to go, the security personnel must call the police.
The nightclub bouncer may only engage in self-defense if the patron attempts to punch or otherwise make unprivileged physical contact. The nightclub bouncer may also be allowed to use physical force if a patron is committing a crime, hurting another patron, or threatening to cause harm to someone else.
What if I punched a bouncer?
When nightclub security is attacked, they can use force proportional to the threat to protect themselves and the area and remove the person. Violence or the serious threat of violence is usually enough to justify forcibly removing a person from the business. For more information, call our office.
Does the nightclub bouncer require liability insurance?
No. But establishments that serve alcohol and employ bouncers have liability insurance. That insurance covers accidents on-premises, including cases when a club employee (e.g., nightclub bouncer or a security guard) caused an accident and injury.
Premises liability for nightclubs
Like any commercial space (stores, restaurants, hotels), nightclub owners owe their guests a safe and hazard-free environment. If the nightclub bouncer was negligent, overly aggressive, and injured a guest, the club owner or operator is responsible.
You can also sue the club owner for negligent hiring, negligent security (when a security guard fails to take action to prevent a patron from being injured by another patron), negligent retention, infliction of emotional distress, and even wrongful death. In some cases, you can sue a club for selling alcohol to customers who are already visibly drunk (dram shop laws).
Beat by the nightclub bouncer in Las Vegas: What to do next
• First, get medical attention.
• Second, report the accident to nightclub management.
• Third, take many photos of the accident location and the areas surrounding it.
• Fourth, take pictures of your injuries.
• Fifth, record the eyewitness's information.
Finally, contact a Las Vegas attorney who has experience handling accidents when the nightclub bouncer caused the injuries.
We invite you to call us at 702-432-1000 to discuss your case.
Bouncer assault compensation
In Nevada, the compensation depends on the damages caused by the nightclub bouncer assault. Extensive medical treatment and lasting injuries usually lead to substantial settlements.
How long does it take to get a settlement after the nightclub bouncer assault?
Every case is different, but some of the lawsuits with the largest settlements can take time because the injured person needs a lot of medical care.
Can a nightclub bouncer follow you on the street?
To answer this question, you have to ask yourself what is reasonable under the circumstances and what was the actual damage that flowed from an unreasonable action. There is no simple answer.
Time limits to bring a case
Whether it's negligence or intentional, you have in Nevada two (2) years from the date of an accident to file a liability claim. It includes all accidents caused by the nightclub bouncer or nightclub security guard.
Do I need to hire an attorney after a nightclub accident?
If the nightclub bouncer injured you, the attorney would secure evidence before the nightclub destroyed it and arrange medical care. It is especially vital when your injury is severe, and you require long-term medical treatment.
I don't have a health insurance
A personal injury attorney can arrange for medical care on a medical lien. It means the doctor is paid out of the case when the case settles. It also means no co-pays or deductibles, or other out-of-pocket expenses.
We can help
We handle many nightclub accidents every year. Some of our clients required emergency surgery and spent a few days in the hospital after the accident involving a nightclub bouncer, and some ended up having severe head injuries. We had a case when the client was beaten by a pack of bouncers, leading to him being knocked unconscious and left in a critical condition.
While no attorney can reverse an unfortunate event of an accident involving a nightclub bouncer or a nightclub security guard, we can help you get fair and full compensation to pay for your medical bills and other damages. If your nightclub bouncer accident resulted in a severe injury - head, neck, back injury, or your visit to a nightclub resulted in bacteria poisoning; if you lost a family member in a nightclub accident in Las Vegas or Nevada, give us a call at 702-432-1000. We don't charge for consultations.
We work on a contingency basis, which means - you only pay if we get settlement money for you.
Most of our clients live in Las Vegas or the state of Nevada.
We also represent out-of-towners who got injured while staying in Las Vegas or Nevada.
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Last updated on February 1, 2024.
