Bars in Illinois are mostly places for harmless nights of fun with friends. People like to gather in bars to watch their favorite Chicago sports teams or just to sit back and relax after a long workweek. Unfortunately, not every trip to the bar ends on good terms. While most patrons mind their own business, some people struggle to control themselves under the influence of alcohol. Lowered inhibitions make disputes over even minor disagreements more likely; an audience of eager onlookers will often egg on an otherwise unlikely fight.
Unlike in movies, where bar fights result in the good guy leaving triumphant and the bad guys laying still on the floor, bar fights in real life can cause serious injuries that require time-consuming and expensive treatment. If you have been assaulted in a bar fight, you may want to hold the party who injured you responsible in a personal injury lawsuit.
Common Injuries Caused By Illinois Bar Fights
Because bars are full of glass and lightweight furniture, injuries from items that are thrown or smashed can be serious and even life-threatening. Other injuries resulting from physical contact with another person can be just as serious; facial injuries are among the most common and often require extensive reconstructive surgery to minimize long-term scarring and disfigurement. Other injuries include, but are not limited to:
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