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🍺 Can You Sue a Bar or Nightclub After a Fight or Assault? Yes—And You May Have a Strong Case.
Over the years, I’ve had countless people call me asking:
“Can I sue a bar if I was assaulted by another guest?”
“What if I was beaten up by a bouncer?”
“What if the person who hit me wasn’t arrested or fled the scene?”
If you’re asking these questions, you’re not alone. And in Florida, the answer is often:
Yes—you can pursue a claim.
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⚠️ Bars and Nightclubs Have a Legal Duty to Keep You Safe
Under Florida law, any business—especially bars and nightclubs—has a legal duty to maintain adequate security when they’re on notice of a dangerous condition. That includes:
• Fights breaking out due to alcohol
• Overserved patrons becoming violent
• Known trouble spots like parking lots or entryways
If the establishment fails to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm, they can be held legally responsible for injuries—including death.
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🥊 Assaults by Guests or Bouncers: What Counts as a Case?
Whether you were attacked by a drunken patron or physically assaulted by a bouncer, you may have a valid claim if:
• You were not the aggressor
• You acted in self-defense
• The bar had time and opportunity to intervene
• The incident happened on or near the premises (including adjacent parking lots)
Even if there’s no video evidence, you can still pursue a claim.
Third-party witnesses, your own testimony, and incident reports can all support your case.
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🛡️ The Duty Extends Beyond the Front Door
Florida courts have held that a bar’s legal duty doesn’t stop at the entrance. If the business knows patrons will be parking in a nearby lot or gathering outside, they may be required to provide security in those areas too.
If a fight breaks out in a parking lot, alley, or sidewalk adjacent to the venue—and the bar knew or should’ve known it was a risk—they may still be liable.
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⏳ Act Fast—Florida’s Statute of Limitations Has Changed
If you think you have a case, don’t wait. Florida recently shortened the personal injury statute of limitations from four years to two years. That means:
You now have only two years from the date of the incident to file a claim.
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📞 I Take These Cases on Contingency—Let’s Talk
If you’ve been injured in a bar or nightclub—whether by a guest or a bouncer—I want to hear your story.
I take these cases on a contingency fee basis, which means:
You pay nothing unless we win.
Let’s make sure your voice is heard—and that the establishment is held accountable.
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