Washington DC School Liability Law Firm

Serious injuries deserve experienced attorneys

Even though people would like to think that when they send their children and teens to school in the morning that they will safely return home in the same condition that they left in, the need for an experienced school liability law firm Washington DC families can rely on is on the rise.

School Liability

When someone is injured while on someone else’s property, the property owner and in some cases, property managers and tenants, may be liable for expenses related to the person’s injury. Schools are no different. Both public and private schools may be held accountable for negligence that led to a child’s (or adult’s) injury on their campuses.

Regardless of whether or not a family has insurance that will cover some or all of the costs of a child’s school-related injury, the child and his or her family may be entitled to compensation. If the school was negligent in their care or supervision of a child who became injured as a result of this, or if they were negligent in the upkeep and maintenance of their school site, they may be liable for injuries and damages to the child and his or her family.

People often seek compensation for school related injuries with the help of a reputable personal injury law firm that is experienced with successfully defending the rights of students and education providers. Personal injury claims may be settled outside of court or they may need to be disputed in a civil court with a judge or with a judge and a jury.

If your child or an adult who is close to you has been injured while on a school’s property, it may be in your best interest to discuss your situation with a school liability law firm Washington DC school-related injury victims and their families recommend.

Common Causes of School Related Injuries

School related injuries can be physical and/or emotional. They can be the result of an adult or another student’s negligence, malice or reckless behavior. When this is the result of another student’s negligence, malice or reckless behavior, an adult or adults who were supervising the students may ultimately be held liable for injuries that occurred on their watch.

Common causes of school related injuries include but are not limited to:

• Faulty or dangerous playground equipment
• Lack of supervision (anyplace) on campus
• Student to student violence
• Student to adult violence
• Adult to student violence
• Sexual assaults
• Bullying and tormenting
• Improper safety gear and monitoring
• Improper touching and physical contact
• Weapons
• Inadequate security
• Sports and athletic events

Common School Related Injuries

Common school related injuries can result in but are not limited to the following:

• Bruises and soft tissue damage
• Sprains and torn muscles, ligaments and tendons
• Broken and fractured bones
• Dislocated joints (such as shoulders and fingers, etc.)
• Concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Spinal injuries
• Cuts, lacerations and wounds
• Severe emotional and/or mental damage
• Suicide
• Death

The U.S. Department of Education holds school staff, employees and school professionals responsible for maintaining order and discipline on school campuses. When one or more school employee fails to do this, the school may be liable for injuries that are the result of this failure.

If your child has been injured while under the care and supervision of his or her school it may be in your best interest to contact a law firm that has school liability lawyers Washington DC families can count on.

Regardless of whether or not your family has insurance that will cover some or all of the cost of your child’s injury, you may be entitled to compensation. If the school was negligent in their care, supervision, or maintenance of their facility, they may be liable for injuries and damages to your child and your family.

In 2012, over 78 million people in the United States were enrolled in school, including both public and private nursery, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high schools, as well as charter schools, colleges and universities. More than half of these students were minors enrolled in elementary and secondary schools.

Students can be injured at school because of many different circumstances. The two most common circumstances surrounding school related injuries are accidents on the playground and injuries sustained during athletic events. In these cases, schools might be held liable if proper safety regulations and equipment were not provided to the students, or if the school neglected to provide proper supervision.

Other circumstances in which schools can be held liable for injuries include school bus accidents, school violence, and sexual harassment or assault of a student by a teacher or other school professional. Any school related accident or incident can cause severe injuries. These can cause physical injuries such as broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or wrongful death.  Severe emotional and mental damage are also considered injuries. An experienced school liability lawyer will know which questions to ask to see if the school is liable for your child’s injuries and will know how to protect your child and your family’s rights. If your child or someone you know was injured while at school, talking to a team of school liability lawyers Washington DC residents can turn to in situations like yours, may help you to understand your options for trying to protect your loved one and your family’s rights.

The U.S. Department of Education holds teachers, principals, and other school professionals responsible for maintaining order, discipline and an appropriate educational environment for all students. However, government immunity sometimes protects schools from liability cases. This is just one reason you should contact the Washington DC injury lawyers of Cohen & Cohen right away if you feel that a school should be held liable for your child’s injury.

Education laws surrounding school liability can vary from state to state. Because of this, and because there are so many exceptions to liability laws aimed at protecting schools from being held liable for injuries, it is extremely important to seek the advice of a practiced school liability lawyer if your child is injured while under the care and supervision of a school professional. If you live in Washington, D.C., Maryland or Virginia, and your child has been injured at school, consult with the lawyers at Cohen & Cohen right away to see if you have a school liability case and whether or not you are able to seek compensation for any injuries your child sustained. The team of school liability lawyers Washington DC community members can trust at Cohen & Cohen, are available to give you a free case evaluation.

Many people find it helpful to discuss their or a loved one’s school related injury with a law firm that has lawyers that are licensed to practice in the state where their or their loved one’s injury occurred.

For a school liability law firm Washington DC families are fortunate to have access to, contact Cohen & Cohen to discuss your situation and for a free case evaluation with no obligations.