Experienced Lawyers for Injured Sporting Event Workers in Las Vegas
If you’ve been injured while working at a sporting event, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation and other benefits. At Tingey Injury Law Firm, we understand the unique challenges faced by staff at sporting events, whether you’re a security officer, vendor, or any other member of the crew.
Our Las Vegas attorneys have decades of experience navigating sporting event crew accidents in Las Vegas, Summerlin, and the surrounding areas. We fight for your rights, ensuring you get the benefits you’re entitled to.
Types of Injuries Commonly Suffered at Sporting Events
Sporting events, with their big crowds and high-stakes games, can be thrilling for fans. But for the people who work these events, the risks can pile up. Our lawyers for workers injured at sporting events commonly see the following injuries:
Slip and Fall Injuries
Workers at sporting events have an elevated risk for slips, trips, and falls due to wet floors, debris left in high-traffic areas, or poorly maintained infrastructure. If you’ve fallen on the job, you might be entitled to compensation for medical treatment and lost wages.
Trauma from Crowd Control
As a member of the event crew, you may be tasked with crowd management. Unfortunately, big crowds can cause you to be pushed, tripped, or injured in some other way, leaving you to deal with the aftermath of physical and mental injuries.
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Staff working at sporting events may perform repetitive tasks over long hours, such as lifting heavy items, managing equipment, or standing for prolonged periods. Any time you stress and strain the same muscle groups, joints, etc., you risk repetitive stress injuries. These injuries can range from carpal tunnel syndrome to shoulder injuries to back problems.
Accidents Involving Equipment
Whether it’s a weak guardrail, faulty seating, or a malfunctioning foodservice appliance, equipment-related accidents can lead to serious injuries.
Physical Assaults and Altercations
Adrenaline pumps and tempers rise at sporting events. People with intense loyalties are crammed into small spaces and may be under the influence of alcohol. It can be a perfect storm for rage and impulsiveness, and staff workers may be assaulted in the crossfire.
What to Do After Suffering a Work Injury at a Sporting Event
If you’re injured on the job at a sporting event, take the following steps.
Get Emergency Medical Help
If you need emergency help, call for it right away. Your health is your most important priority.
Report Your Injury to Your Supervisor
Let your work supervisor know that you are injured. This will get the ball rolling on medical care and workers’ compensation coverage. Use a Notice of Injury or Occupational Disease form (Form C-1). You have 7 days to file this form, so don’t delay. Failing to file on time could jeopardize your benefits.
See a Doctor
Your supervisor can direct you to a doctor who is affiliated with their workers’ compensation insurance. See the doctor promptly. This not only supports your health, but it also provides clear documentation of your injuries that can help support your workers’ compensation claim.
File a Workers’ Compensation Claim.
When you see a doctor, they’ll help you complete the Employee’s Claim for Compensation/Report of Initial Treatment (Form C-4). You must submit this to the workers’ compensation insurer within 90 days of your accident.
Document Everything
Write down how the injury happened. Support your documentation with photos and eyewitness statements if possible. Keep copies of the accident report, your medical records, and communication with the workers’ compensation insurer. Track your symptoms, your medical treatments, and your missed work days.
Obey Your Doctor’s Orders
Make sure to attend all follow-up medical appointments and therapies. This improves your recovery, supports the legitimacy of your legal claim, and shows that you are committed to getting better. Follow your doctor’s orders. If they recommend that you limit motion or activities, don’t try to push the limits. This can hurt your health and delay a full recovery.
Why Call a Sporting Event Staff Personal Injury Claim Attorney?
When you accept workers’ compensation, you agree not to sue your employer—as long as your employer and their insurer uphold their end of the bargain. Unfortunately, our Las Vegas personal injury attorneys for sporting events staff have seen Big Insurance trample the rights of workers.
Consider calling a workers’ compensation lawyer if:
- Your employer says they don’t have workers’ compensation insurance coverage. (All Nevada employers must provide this coverage.)
- Your employer says your accident was your own fault and is outside the realm of workers’ compensation.
- Your employer says your injuries were caused by something other than the workers’ compensation accident (like a pre-existing condition).
- Your employer is forcing you to come back to work against your doctor’s orders.
- Your employer is delayed or denied.
- Your employer is retaliating against you by demoting you, firing you, or making your work environment miserable.
How Can a Lawyer Help Injured Sporting Events Workers?
Our lawyers can provide :
Expertise
A lot of workers don’t understand exactly what they’re entitled to under workers’ compensation laws. But we are well-versed in all of the intricacies of these laws and have assisted with countless workers’ compensation cases in the past. We can help you understand all your rights so you know exactly what you’re entitled to (and how that lines up with what your employer is or isn’t providing).
Legal Advice
We can evaluate the circumstances of your injury accident and create a plan to help you get all of the compensation that you are entitled to.
Help with Paperwork
Workers’ compensation involves a lot of paperwork and a lot of sensitive deadlines. Mistakes or delays in paperwork can jeopardize your case. We’ll make sure you file things correctly and on time.
Investigating Liability
In some cases, liability may lie outside of workers’ compensation. For example, if a third party’s negligence caused the injury, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim. We’ll investigate the circumstances of your accident and pursue all potential avenues for compensation.
Legal Protections
If your employer is not respecting your rights, an attorney can intervene to hold them accountable. These situations may be sticky and contentious, so it can be a big relief to enlist an attorney to defend you. That way, you aren’t left trying to safeguard your rights in the face of a powerful insurance company that just wants to protect its bottom line.
Negotiation and Settlement
If you have reached your Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) but still have lasting disabilities, the insurance company may offer a settlement. Your attorney can help you know if this is a fair settlement. If not, your attorney can negotiate on your behalf to get you the benefits you deserve. If your case advances to court, they can represent you in the legal proceedings.
Why Choose Tingey Injury Law Firm?
- Experience: For more than 50 years, our lawyers have represented injured sporting events workers from Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson, and beyond. We’ve seen all of the tactics of Big Insurance, and we know how to stand up to them and ensure our clients get every benefit.
- Personalized Service: Every case is different, and we are known for our personal touch. We take the time to understand your unique situation and tailor our approach to your needs.
- Free Consultation: If you are wondering if you have a case, come see us. There’s no risk, thanks to our free initial consultation.
- Contingency Fees: Need an attorney but nervous about up-front payments? We work on contingency fees, meaning you do not pay us until your case is successfully resolved.
Don’t let the stress of a work injury keep you from getting the compensation you deserve. Call or email us today to speak with our Las Vegas sporting event staff injury claims attorneys. We will leverage our decades of experience with workers’ comp claims on your behalf. We will advocate fiercely for you, holding your employer and their insurance company accountable for every bit of compensation that you are owed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What should I do if I get injured while working at a sporting event?
How do I file a workers' compensation claim for a sporting event injury?
What types of injuries are common for staff at sporting events?
Some of the most common injuries include:
- Slip and fall injuries due to wet floors, debris in high-traffic areas, etc.
- Trauma from crowd control if crowd management goes awry
- Repetitive stress injuries from lifting, carrying, or standing for long hours
- Accidents involving equipment like malfunctioning electrical equipment, food service equipment, or seating
- Physical assaults during fan interactions or altercations
How can an attorney help with my workers' compensation claim for a sporting event injury?
Our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys can come to your aid if your claim is delayed or denied or if your employer is not honoring your rights. For example, if your employer is retaliating against you, claiming that your injury is not covered by their insurance plan, or forcing you back to work too soon, we can hold your employer accountable.
Our attorneys can assist you in gathering evidence to support your claim, filing the appropriate paperwork accurately and on time, and negotiating with your employer’s insurance policy. If necessary, your attorney will represent you in court to ensure you receive the full compensation for medical treatment, lost wages, and other damages.