Accidents and injuries to a child can happen anywhere. But what if it happens at the child’s school? As a parent, do you know what type of injuries or accidents can be claimed as a personal injury claim?

Filing a personal injury claim can gain compensation for medical expenses that are incurred due to the accident or injury. Schools are required to provide for the safety of a child while on school property or participating in school activities, such as field trips. When an injury or accident occurs because of the negligence of the school or staff, you have the right to file a personal injury claim. Many times the school will claim that the injury or accident occurred due to something that the child did themselves. In same cases, this may be true, but it is shown that most children are not harmed while at school or during participation of a school activity.

Schools are required to post warning signs when a situation is created in which harm could occur, such as a wet floor. If no sign is posted informing the child that the floor is wet, then the school is at fault if an injury is to occur due to the wet floor. Because we assume that the school will always provide for our child’s safety, we are safe to assume that items such as chairs, desks and playground equipment will be kept up to date.

If your child is harmed due to rusty edges on playground equipment or falls from their chair due to the chair being broken, know that a personal injury lawyer can help you, the parent, get compensated for the cost of care due to the injury or accident. If you are unsure about the situation, please feel free to contact our office so we can assist you in reviewing the situation.