[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/blog\/i-was-in-a-bar-fight-now-what\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/blog\/i-was-in-a-bar-fight-now-what\/","headline":"I Was In A Bar Fight \u2013 Now What?","name":"I Was In A Bar Fight \u2013 Now What?","description":"Alcohol is the beverage of choice in bars, and when consumed, alcohol can affect people differently.\u00a0 Alcohol can cause someone to experience extreme happiness, or deepen his or her depression, and cause people to feel angry or behave violently. So, what happens when you\u2019re injured during...","datePublished":"2016-02-09","dateModified":"2025-09-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/blog\/author\/brianzeiger\/#Person","name":"Brian Zeiger, LLC","url":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/blog\/author\/brianzeiger\/","identifier":12,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cb403eca94a17a864a2072734e4c5daa47399fd028c5fabaa5499fc0d7c474cf?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cb403eca94a17a864a2072734e4c5daa47399fd028c5fabaa5499fc0d7c474cf?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"The Zeiger Firm","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/logo.png","width":257,"height":59}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/phillybarfight.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/phillybarfight.jpeg","height":600,"width":900},"url":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/blog\/i-was-in-a-bar-fight-now-what\/","about":["Assault and Battery"],"wordCount":614,"articleBody":"Alcohol is the beverage of choice in bars, and when consumed, alcohol can affect people differently.\u00a0 Alcohol can cause someone to experience extreme happiness, or deepen his or her depression, and cause people to feel angry or behave violently.So, what happens when you\u2019re injured during a bar fight?\u00a0 You may want to know who is liable, and how you will cover the costs of medical bills.\u00a0 What about your lost wages, or your pain and suffering?\u00a0 These are all important questions for people who have been involved in bar fights, and the answers to these questions will depend on the unique circumstances of your case.Who Is Responsible For My Injuries?1.\u00a0Your AttackerThe person who attacked you is going to be liable to you under intentional tort\u00a0principles. And while it may seem obvious to sue your attacker, you may want to consider suing the establishment.2.\u00a0The BarA typical personal injury case will involve a claim against the bar for damages that resulted from a fight or other altercation.\u00a0 This would be called a negligence case.\u00a0 The only exception to this would be if the parties involved in the altercation mutually agreed upon the fight.To prevail in a case against a bar, you would have to prove that the bar was negligent and that the bar\u2019s negligence caused your injury.\u00a0 For instance, bars have the following duties:All bars have a duty to act reasonably to provide the security necessary for their customers.All bars have a duty not to serve intoxicated customers.A bar must provide security.A bar or has a duty under dram shop laws to monitor its patrons to make sure that it does not serve patrons who are already inebriated.Determining whether a hotel or other business breached its duty of care requires careful investigation into your case.\u00a0 Some information your attorney may want to know may include what the bar knew or should have known, and what they could and should have done to prevent the altercation that occurred on their premises.What To Do NextAs in any personal injury case, there are things that you can do immediately after the incident that will help your case immensely.\u00a0 If you were attacked in a bar, you must report the incident to the management of the bar immediately.\u00a0 Here are a few more tips about what to do if you or someone you know has been involved in an altercation:1.\u00a0 \u00a0Contact the police.This may seem obvious, but many people often neglect to seek medical attention following an incident if their injuries are not readily apparent.\u00a0 However, it is crucial that you contact the police in order to initiate an investigation and ensure the matter is documented.2.\u00a0 Seek medical care.People often fail to seek medical attention immediately following an altercation because they may not feel as though they have been injured.\u00a0 However, not all injuries may be apparent at first.\u00a0 Conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, and digestive issues are all potential medical conditions that can develop following a violent incident.\u00a0 So, even if you don\u2019t think your injuries are serious, get medical care as soon as possible by visiting a hospital, urgent care clinic or your primary care physician so they evaluate you.3.\u00a0 Talk to a lawyer.An experienced attorney can help you navigate these issues and determine the best course of action.For these reasons and many more, it is critical to have an experienced attorney advocating on your behalf.\u00a0\u00a0Brian Zeiger\u00a0is an experienced criminal defense attorney who will vigorously defend your rights.\u00a0 Contact\u00a0The Zeiger Firm\u00a0today at (215) 546-0340 for a consultation, and let us help you."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"I Was In A Bar Fight \u2013 Now What?","item":"https:\/\/brianzeiger.com\/blog\/i-was-in-a-bar-fight-now-what\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]