Las Vegas Arena & Stadium Injury Attorneys

Not by itself, and the defense is narrower than the phrase sounds. In Mizushima v. Sunset Ranch, Inc., 103 Nev. 259, 737 P.2d 1158 (1987), the Nevada Supreme Court held that with the single exception of an express assumption of risk, the doctrine has been subsumed by the comparative negligence statute. In Turner v. Mandalay Sports Entertainment, LLC, 124 Nev. 213, 180 P.3d 1172 (2008), a foul-ball case, the court disapproved Mizushima to the extent it had held that primary implied assumption of risk was abolished by that statute, and to the extent it had treated the determination of duty as a factor left to the jury; after Turner, that doctrine is addressed by the district court as part of its initial duty analysis. So whether a particular risk is one the venue owed you no duty about is decided by the judge, and how much of the rest is a fault-allocation argument for the jury is worth asking your attorney about early.

Yes. Alcohol consumption does not eliminate the venue’s duty to maintain safe premises. Insurers will argue you were drunk and not watching where you were going. Under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence law (NRS 41.141), you can recover as long as your negligence was not greater than the combined negligence of the parties you are suing, with your damages reduced in proportion to your share of the fault.

Security’s failure to respond to reported threats establishes negligence. If you warned staff about a dangerous condition or threatening patron and they failed to act, the venue may be liable for the resulting injury.

Typically the venue, event promoter, and security contractor. Each has different responsibilities and insurance. We investigate to identify all liable parties.

Venues sometimes claim footage was overwritten or cameras were not recording. Sending preservation letters early puts them on notice that footage must be retained. If they destroy footage after being notified of a potential claim, that can be used against them at trial. We also look for other evidence: cell phone videos from other attendees, social media posts, news footage, and witness statements.

Do not delay treatment because of cost concerns. Some providers agree to treat an injury victim on a lien or a letter of protection, meaning the bill waits and is then paid out of your recovery. It is not free care: the balance is repaid from your settlement, and it stays your obligation if the case does not recover enough to cover it. Not every provider or facility will do this, and we can help you look for providers who do.

Generally two years for an injury claim (NRS 11.190(4)(e)). Different deadlines and exceptions can apply: the period does not run while the injured person was under 18 or insane when the claim accrued (NRS 11.250), a tort claim against the State or a political subdivision must also be filed with the Attorney General or that governing body within two years after the cause of action accrues, though that filing is not a condition precedent to suing (NRS 41.036), and an action against the alleged perpetrator, or the person convicted, for sexual abuse of a minor or sexual assault may be brought at any time (NRS 11.215, 11.217). Do not assume an exception applies to you. Evidence disappears within days as events end and temporary setups are dismantled. Act immediately.

It depends on injury severity and how aggressively the venue contests liability. Straightforward cases with clear negligence can resolve in months. Complex cases involving multiple defendants, disputed liability, or serious injuries requiring ongoing treatment can take a year or more. We keep you informed throughout the process.