Crowd Crush & Surge Claims
Understanding crowd crush injuries and liability.
Growing Concert Safety Crisis
Astroworld: 10 Deaths, 300+ Injuries. Poor crowd management and exceeded capacities continue to cause preventable deaths at live events.
What is Crowd Crush?
Crowd crush occurs when density exceeds safe limits (4-5 people per square meter). Unlike panic stampedes, victims often cannot move at all - they're compressed by the crowd and can't breathe.
The Astroworld Tragedy
In November 2021, 10 people died and hundreds were injured at Astroworld Festival when a crowd surge compressed attendees against barriers. Lawsuits highlight failures in crowd management and emergency response.
Warning Signs Ignored
Crowd crush doesn't happen suddenly. Warning signs include difficulty breathing, people being lifted off their feet, and waves of compression. Organizers are often warned before disaster strikes.
Who is Responsible?
Liability can extend to venues, promoters, security companies, crowd management firms, and sometimes performers who encouraged dangerous behavior or ignored obvious warning signs.