Case by Case

There are many ways that you can be injured, and there are also many ways that someone else can be at least partially responsible for injuries that you have suffered.

In a recent case, a man injured in a fight at a bar won a verdict of almost $3 million for his injuries. The bar was located at a resort that was hosting a fraternity reunion and a wedding on the same night. Although the evidence was disputed, the jury believed the plaintiff's version of the events--that members of the two groups had been drinking heavily and had gotten into a series of shouting matches and small scuffles, but that the hotel staff did nothing to lessen the tensions and did not call in any of the four security officers working at the resort.

Eventually, a large fight broke out, and the plaintiff (who was trying to help a friend who had been knocked down) had his head slammed into a wall, causing moderate brain damage. Although the jury found that the plaintiff was somewhat responsible for his injuries, it determined that he would not have been injured if the bar had maintained adequate security.

Remember, if you need a Dallas personal injury lawyer, the lawyers at Street and Ragsdale are here for you. It's always free to contact our lawyers.

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