Redlands Bar Fight Injury Lawyer

Securing Maximum Compensation for San Bernardino Clients  

Even on the best night out, it’s possible for things to get out of hand. McCune Law Group’s (MLG) Redlands bar fight injury lawyers are here for you when they do. Personal injuries resulting from bar fights are unique, but by no means rare. With San Bernardino’s bustling downtown scene offering a huge selection of lively watering holes, our attorneys are no stranger to personal injury claims deriving from bar interactions that went too far.  

Whether your injury was caused due to bouncer negligence, over-served alcohol, or other factors, you deserve the best legal representation possible. Led by former Marine Corps officer Cory Weck, McCune Law Group’s personal injury lawyers will pursue your bar fight injury case with tenacity and grit. As the Inland Empire’s largest personal injury firm, MLG has recovered over $1 billion for clients across our practice areas, allowing them to recover from their injuries while holding perpetrators accountable. Our fight begins long after you’ve left the bar behind — but it isn’t over until we win.  

If you’ve been injured in a bar fight, call (909) 345-8110 or fill out our online contact form for a free evaluation.

Understanding Personal Injury  

Personal injury is a broad field that applies to any situation in which you were injured due to another’s negligence or wrongdoing. It may, but does not always, include physical contact. Some examples of personal injury cases include: 

• Slip and falls
• Medical malpractice
• Assault & battery
• Car accidents
• Product liability

A personal injury is a civil suit, which means that defendants pay damages rather than facing criminal charges. Damages may include coverage for medical bills, psychological or emotional harm, or lost wages. In instances in which a civil suit overlaps with a criminal act — like, for example, a violent bar fight — the case may proceed in both civil and criminal courts. 

Filing a Civil Claim for Criminal Act  

Bar fight personal injury claims are unique, because they may involve criminal, rather than only civil, liability. When a civil personal injury claim occurs as the result of a criminal action, such as aggravated assault or drunk driving, the state will prosecute the offender while the victim remains free to pursue a civil case after or during the criminal proceedings.  

Key Differences: Civil vs. Criminal Litigation  

Purpose  

A criminal case aims to punish illegal behavior, deter further illegal action, and establish a criminal record. Civil suits, on the other hand, seek compensation for the plaintiff’s injuries or suffering. Though a civil case may include “punitive damages,” which also seek to deter wrongful behavior, this is rare, and there is never jail time involved.  

Burden of Proof  

In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove that the defendant is guilty “beyond a reasonable doubt,” which is the highest burden in the country. In a civil case, meanwhile, the plaintiff’s side must only prove that the defendant was liable by a “preponderance of the evidence,” which is a much lower bar.  

Attorneys  

A criminal case is litigated by a criminal attorney or criminal attorneys. The defense will retain criminal defense lawyers, while the state will be represented by prosecutors. In a civil litigation process, plaintiffs are represented by personal injury, accident, or consumer protection lawyers, while the defendant is represented by a civil defense team. 

Benefits of Pursuing Criminal and Civil Action  

Criminal and civil litigation provide distinct, but often compatible outcomes for victims of violent crimes. Some potential benefits of pursuing criminal and civil action include:

• Peace of Mind: Victims of violent crimes may find a heightened sense of closure when justice is served in both criminal and civil courts.
• Increased Evidence: Because the burden of proof is higher, a criminal suit will often require more evidence than a civil suit. Evidence collected for a criminal suit may also be used to pursue a civil claim.
• Financial Compensation: Pursuing a civil personal injury suit in addition to criminal charges allows victims to collect damages for the harm they’ve experienced; criminal cases alone offer no possibility for compensation.

Who is Liable in a Bar Fight Personal Injury Case?  

Because there are often multiple parties present at a bar, there may be multiple potentially liable parties in a bar fight personal injury case. For instance, if you were in a fight that occurred due to bouncer negligence, the bouncer may be partially liable. Depending on the circumstances leading up to the fight, possibly liable parties may include: 

• The individuals who started or were involved in the fight
• The bar or business owner
• Other bar staff (bouncers, bartenders, servers)
• Other patrons at the bar  

Determining Liability in a Bar Fight Personal Injury Case  

Determining liability in a bar fight personal injury case is similar to determining liability in other personal injury cases. You’ll want to:  

1. Document the scene of the fight: This could include taking photographs or videos or collecting any available physical evidence. If you filed a police report, it may also be evaluated to help determine liability.

2. Collect eyewitness statements: Witness statements can be instrumental in determining who is at fault after a bar fight injury. Witnesses may also contribute documentation in the form of photos and videos.  

3. Gather medical records: You should keep a record of any injuries sustained from the fight and any treatment you received for them; damages in a personal injury suit often include medical costs, so it’s important to keep track.  

4. Contact a personal injury attorney: A qualified personal injury attorney will help to gather evidence, assess the circumstances of your injury, negotiate with your insurance company, and advise you on your legal options.  

Why Choose a Redlands Bar Fight Attorney from MLG 

With 35 years of experience under our belts, McCune Law Group has long supported clients in injury cases by combining the resources of a major litigation firm with the personal attention of a boutique service. Approaching cases with both empathy and tenacity, the attorneys at MLG are fiercely committed to providing quality client service while securing the highest compensation possible, and we have the track record to prove it: we regularly recover personal injury settlements of over $1 million.    

Award-Winning Attorneys   

At MLG, our experienced team of personal injury lawyers is led by 2024’s Attorney of the Year, Cory Weck, a decorated Marine veteran and award-winning litigator who has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top lawyers in his field.  Under Mr. Weck’s expert guidance, the MLG personal injury has long maintained a tradition of field-defining excellence. Our accident attorneys have received prestigious AV ratings, argued in front of Circuit Courts, and consistently been ranked among the country’s top litigators on the trusted Super Lawyers List.   

Proven Track Record   

MLG legal teams have recovered over $1 billion for clients across all our practice areas. In personal injury cases, our success rate includes:   

• $16.5 million dollar verdict for a family tragically struck by a drunk driver 
• $11 million dollar verdict in the case of a catastrophic car accident 
• $5.5 million dollar verdict for injuries sustained in a van rollover accident.   

No Fees Unless We Win   

That’s right: at MLG, our legal team doesn’t get paid until you do. Like other personal injury law firms, we operate on a contingency fee basis, which means our services come with zero upfront costs, and no strings attached. This kind of conditional payment structure ensures our attorneys’ goals are 100% aligned with yours, 100% of the time.    

Steps to Start Your Bar Fight Personal Injury Claim  

If you’ve experienced personal injury due to a bar fight in Redlands, you can pursue legal action with these steps:   

Step 1: Research and Gather Information – Before reaching out, gather all relevant information about your case. This includes details about the incident and information about the parties involved. Take note of the date, time, and location of the incident.        

Step 2: Call or Complete the Contact Form for Initial Evaluation – Use the provided phone number or online form to contact our team. You may find it helpful to prepare a summary of your case before making the call or completing the form. This will ensure you provide essential details efficiently.        

Step 3: Schedule a Free Evaluation – Request a free evaluation to discuss your case in detail. We offer free initial evaluations to assess the viability of your case. During this meeting, you can share the specifics of your situation, ask questions, and get a better understanding of how our team can assist you.        

Step 4: Prepare for the Evaluation – Before the scheduled evaluation, organize all relevant documents and be prepared to articulate the details of your case clearly. This will help the attorney assess the merits of your case more effectively. During the evaluation, feel free to ask any questions you may have about the legal process, potential outcomes, and our approach to personal injury lawsuits.   

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Counsel Richard McCune is licensed to practice only in the state of California. The law firm of McCune Law Group has attorneys licensed to practice law in AZ, CA, GA, MO, NY, and PA. McCune Law Group is a national firm that brings lawsuits in a majority of the states. In states where one of its attorneys is not barred, it does so by filing the complaint along with local counsel barred in that state.    

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