If you were injured at the Sphere in Las Vegas, you have the right to seek compensation—if you act quickly. Nevada gives most injury victims two years from the date of injury to file a claim, and the evidence that wins cases can disappear fast.
Cogburn Davidson Injury Lawyers has spent nearly 20 years holding Nevada property owners accountable when they put profit over safety. Partner Jamie Cogburn is one of only 19 attorneys in Nevada certified as a personal injury specialist, which is a distinction earned through rigorous testing and decades of courtroom experience. We've recovered over $250 million for clients across Nevada, including millions in premises liability and negligent security cases right here in Las Vegas.
Based on our experience, here's what we think every Sphere injury victim needs to know.
How Do People Get Injured at the Sphere?
The Sphere is a 17,600-seat immersive arena that can accommodate up to 20,000 people, making it one of the most spectacular venues ever built. However, packing that many people into a single venue creates real risks, and as a property open to the public, the Sphere has a legal duty to manage them.
Some common causes of injury at the Sphere include:
Slip and fall accidents
- The Sphere's architecture features long, steep staircases throughout the venue
- A spilled drink, poor lighting, or a missing handrail can turn a step into a disaster
- Broken bones, sprained joints, and head injuries are among the most frequently seen after Sphere events
Crowd-related injuries
- Twenty thousand people moving at once is a crowd management challenge
- If the Sphere fails to control crowd flow properly, vulnerable guests like elderly visitors, people with mobility issues, and children can be knocked down, pushed, or trampled
Alcohol-related accidents
- Alcohol is sold throughout the venue
- Intoxicated guests could stumble into others, start altercations, or lose control on steep stairs, causing real injuries
- However, Nevada's legal options for holding the Sphere directly responsible for over-serving are limited
- The more viable path in those situations is typically a negligence or negligent security claim against the venue for failing to manage foreseeable risks from intoxicated patrons.
Negligent security incidents
- Large public venues are known targets for violence
- Under NRS 651.015, property owners like the Sphere can be held liable for deaths or injuries caused by third parties when the wrongful act was foreseeable, and the owner failed to take reasonable precautions
Nevada Laws About Venue Injuries and Potential Damages
Under Nevada's premises liability framework, property owners owe a legal duty of care to everyone they invite onto their property, including paying customers.
NRS 41.130 establishes general negligence liability for property owners who fail to maintain safe conditions. When that failure injures you, you have the right to pursue compensation.
For slip-and-fall injuries specifically, the Sphere has a duty to maintain its staircases, keep floors dry and clean, ensure adequate lighting, and warn of known hazards. Failing any of those obligations can constitute negligence, creating liability.
What that liability looks like in dollars depends on your specific situation, but premises liability cases in Nevada can include:
- Compensation for medical bills (current and future)
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability or disfigurement, where applicable
What your case is actually worth comes down to:
- The severity of your injuries
- How clearly the Sphere's negligence caused them
- How aggressively your attorney fights for you
What to Do After a Sphere Injury
- Get medical attention immediately: Injuries that go undocumented are injuries that insurers will dispute. See a doctor the same day if you can.
- Report the incident to the Sphere: Ask for a copy of the incident report. If they won't give you one, write down the name of whoever you spoke with and when.
- Document everything at the scene: Prioritize getting photographs of the exact location where you fell, what caused it, and your visible injuries. Obtain witness names and contact information, if possible.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the Sphere or their insurance company: This is critical. Insurance adjusters are trained to get you to say things that minimize your claim. Remember, you are under no legal obligation to give a recorded statement before you have an attorney.
- Contact a personal injury lawyer before you sign anything: Venues and their insurers move fast to protect themselves. You deserve someone in your corner doing the same for you.
Can You Sue the Sphere for a Las Vegas Injury? We’ll Help You Find Out.
Cogburn Davidson partners Jamie Cogburn and Hunter Davidson have fought for Nevada injury victims for nearly two decades. Hunter has argued before the Nevada Supreme Court and taken multiple cases to jury verdict, including seven-figure results in premises liability cases just like this one. Our firm has recovered over $250 million for clients, and we take on fewer cases than most firms, specifically so every client gets the attention they deserve.
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