Accidents at Concerts and Music Festivals

Concerts and music festivals often seem like the perfect opportunity to see your favourite bands while enjoying a fun experience with others who share your passion. There are many different venue types – such as an outdoor summer festival, an intimate basement gig or a stadium arena – most fans usually have a great time. 

To learn more or to start your claim, get in touch with our expert team on 0333 358 2345 or contact us online. 

The Organiser and Venue Owner’s Responsibility

Concert organisers and venue owners have a duty of care to ensure the safety of all present, employees and patrons. Sometimes, organisers or owners fail to meet that duty of care and instances of negligence occur which results in accidents and injuries. The responsibilities of the organisers to ensure safety stretches to several different aspects, such as having stewards present to control the crowd and deliver first aid if necessary. Security should also be present to help stop any unsafe situations that might arise while throwing the troublemakers out of the venue.

There are also certain safety standards that the venue itself has to maintain, whether it is indoor or outdoor. There should be no hazards that could cause a slip, trip or fall accident. For example, fire safety regulations should be adhered to which includes the ability to easily access and open fire doors with clear signs highlighting where they are. Food and drink vendors, whether in-house or external, should meet all hygiene and food safety regulations and facilities such as toilets should regularly be maintained and cleaned. 

If organisers, venue staff or vendors have not completed these tasks to ensure safety, then they could be liable if someone is injured. If you believe that your accident and subsequent injuries were caused by another party’s negligence, then you may be able to claim compensation in response. 

Common Concert or Music Festival Injury Types

Injuries at concerts or festivals can potentially be very serious, especially if it is difficult to access first aid or to leave the scene to a safer and quieter area. While the specific injuries that people sustain while at a concert or festival vary wildly but certain injuries are more common than others: 

• Slip, trip and fall accidents
• Crushing injuries
• Breaks and fractures
• Ankle injuries – particularly from falling in mud at festivals or being pushed over in a crowd
• Head injuries
• Food poisoning due to unsafe health practices by food vendors 

These sorts of injuries and illnesses are easily avoidable and are often caused by the organisers or venues being negligent in their behaviour. 

Amount of Compensation

Even minor injuries can have serious consequences, including a loss of earnings if you have had to take time off work to deal with your injury. You may need to have medical care, treatment or rehabilitation. Furthermore, more serious injuries may have long-term consequences that require long-term care and changes to your home/lifestyle. Compensation can help cover these sorts of costs, which are known as ‘special damages.’

Compensation also covers general damages which is the pain and suffering caused by your injuries. Furthermore, general damages compensation covers a loss of amenity (a loss of function). If your injuries have left you unable to complete certain tasks as you normally would or if your injuries have decreased your mobility, this may be covered under compensation.

To find out about compensation estimates for different injuries, visit our compensation calculator.

Making Personal Injury Claims

If you have been injured at a music festival or concert due to organiser, owner or vendor negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. First Personal Injury is available to assist you and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. 

To learn more or to start your claim, get in touch with our expert team on 0333 358 2345 or contact us online.