Can I Sue a School for Negligence? | Education Attorney
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- educationattor... -- A school is responsible for ensuring the safety of its students, and that includes providing a safe environment to learn in. When an unsafe situation arises, such as when a child is injured during recess or while waiting for the bus, parents may be able to sue the school for negligence.
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There are many different reasons why a school might be held responsible for injuries sustained by its students. For example, if the school has an unsafe environment, they may have an obligation to make it safe. If there is not enough supervision at recess time and one student injures another student with a ball, it could be argued that the school should have supervised them more closely or put up barriers so that other children couldn’t come close to the injured child.
What Is the Penalty for Gross Negligence?
The penalty for gross negligence can include compensatory damages.
In civil cases where a defendant is determined to have committed ordinary negligence, they usually will only be required to pay compensatory damages, which are designed to make the injured party whole and reimburse them for the harm they suffered as a result of the injury. Some common types of compensatory damages include medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages.
What Are the 3 Levels of Negligence?
In the legal world, negligence is the act of being careless, inattentive or disregardful. There are three levels of negligence:
Ordinary Negligence
Gross Negligence
Willful Misconduct
When Should I Contact an Education Attorney?
If your child has been injured at school, you should contact an education attorney as soon as possible. Because you can only sue a school for negligence in limited circumstances, you will need a seasoned education lawyer to review the circumstances surrounding your child’s injury and determine if you are eligible to sue. The line between ordinary negligence and gross negligence can often be blurry. Still, a skilled attorney can ascertain whether you have a cognizable case against the school, school district, or another responsible party.
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Why can't I find a lawyer to help with my child who was injured at school
Update? My 5 year old broke his arm today I been at the hospital since yesterday
Did you find someone which state are you in
@@taylorjalicia20 sending you and your child love, my daughter was recently injured too so far I've called cos to file negligence and disability rights agency for my state of Texas. How's your journey coming along? Is your son ok?
@@tanw.5149 I’m in Tx also my son arm has recovered but sometimes it still hurts him his arm got broken bad I tried to file a complaint again the school district the guy over it wouldn’t even let me 😟it’s like I can’t do anything about it
@@taylorjalicia20 well on top of all of what we going thru momma I want to encourage you !
At my high school yesterday I was in gym and I was running but I slipped and fell on my back because they had mopped but not put up a wet floor sign, they put one up after I slipped. My back now hurts. I’m not sure what to do.