I Was Injured at Barclays Center: What Are My Legal Options?
The Barclays Center has hosted many great sporting events and concerts since it opened in 2012. Most people have fun at these events and take home some memories and stories. Yet accidents can happen and bad luck can affect the unsuspecting.
If you were injured at or around Barclays Center, we encourage you to contact our personal injury law office in Brooklyn, NY. The lawyers at Zucker & Regev, P.C. can review what happened and let you know if you have a case worth pursuing.
Injuries During Concerts at Barclays Center
Major music acts come through New York City all the time, with many artists playing at Barclays Center since the arena can accommodate up to 19,000 people. There’s a risk of slip, trip, and fall injuries on stairs or escalators during concerts. If someone spills a beverage from concessions, there’s also a slip and fall hazard on flat surfaces throughout the Barclays Center.
In addition to the slip, trip, and fall risk, there is a chance of fights, scuffles, or other forms of physical assault occurring. This holds true for sporting events as well given how heated disagreements, misunderstandings, and fan rivalries can become.
Injuries During Sporting Events at Barclays Center
Barclays Center is the home of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and the WNBA’s New York Liberty. The WWE will also put on wrestling shows at the arena throughout the year. As with concerts noted above, there is a chance of slipping and falling while at the venue, and a risk of fan rivalries becoming physical.
For any trips or falls at Barclays, it’s worth speaking to us about a potential premises liability lawsuit. As for physical assaults or fights at Barclays, you could be able to file a civil claim for damages against the person who attacked you.
Injuries While Taking the Subway or LIRR to Barclays Center
There are many mass transit options available to get to Barclays Center. Many people rely on the subway or the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) in order to avoid parking and traffic. The subway entrance right in front of Barclays Center has steep stairs and escalators that could pose a major injury risk, especially on rainy days. If you get off the LIRR at Atlantic Terminal across the street from the arena, you similarly could experience a serious fall or other injuries.
During a consultation, we can let you know if you have a viable accident claim against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for negligence whether you had a bad fall at a station or got injured riding the subway or LIRR.
Car Accidents in the Vicinity of Barclays Center
Finally, we have to note potential car, truck, motorcycle, bike, and pedestrian accidents around Barclays Center. Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush Avenue intersect near Barclays, which means lots of vehicles in the area at all times, especially during events. The risk of getting hit by another vehicle is high before and after an event, even accidents with an Uber or Lyft.
Our attorneys will listen to you about what happened and let you know what steps you can take next to seek compensation.
Set Up a Legal Consultation Today
If you are ready to discuss your injuries with an attorney, contact our injury accident lawyers in Brooklyn today. The team at Zucker & Regev is ready to listen.