Long Island Nightclub Bouncers and Doormen Injury Claims
While many bars employ well-trained bouncers and doormen, there have been incidents here on Long Island of nightclub security overstepping their authority, using excessive force and severely injuring patrons.
Bouncers are hired to keep the bar safe and generally can do this with verbal warnings. When verbal warnings don’t work, they should call the police. They do not have the right to use physical force against patrons.
Occasionally, it might be allowable to use mild force if an extremely aggressive patron is endangering others around them and not responding to verbal warnings. However, Long Island bouncers have been known to use such aggressive force—including restraints and pain compliance control holds–to severely injure a patron and even cause death. A bouncer should never use headlocks, chokeholds, wrist locks, full-nelsons or pain compliance holds, nor do they have the right to kick, punch, choke or shove patrons. When this occurs, the club or venue may be held responsible through the use of a personal injury claim.
Types of Injuries
Some common injuries suffered at the hands of overly aggressive nightclub security include:
- Broken bones
- Serious head and neck injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Dislocated shoulders
- Asphyxiation
- Death
Many times, these injuries occur because bouncers are not properly trained. Clubs need to ensure their security is properly trained and has the experience necessary to keep all club patrons safe.
Steps to Take if You Are Injured
Our Long Island personal injury lawyers can help answer any questions you have. You have rights and may be entitled to compensation for any injuries or damages you suffered. Our experienced attorneys have won these types of cases by investigating and proving the club’s negligence. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will sit down with you to discuss your case, make sure to answer all your questions and let you know what to expect from the legal process.