WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD IS INJURED AT SCHOOL
Millions of children are injured in accidents every year, and many of these incidents take place on school grounds. In some cases, negligent acts on the part of teachers, staff or other students can be the cause of those injuries.
Injuries on school grounds can result in personal injury claims, but these types of cases can be difficult to prove in court. Preserving
any evidence of a negligent act or injury can be challenging when the event happened at school. While family often visits educational facilities for sporting, chorale, band, and other events, they're not typically there to witness what's going on during an average school day.
There are some things you can do to help strengthen your case by documenting any and all available evidence. These precautions can help a personal injury claim of this type from
becoming a "he said, she said" situation.
School Reports: As a parent, you are entitled to a copy of any
report or document filed by a teacher, staff member, or other school employee.
Photographs: As soon as your child returns home or is in your custody, photograph their injuries and make sure you take them from as
many angles as possible. In addition, try to photograph or take video of any dangerous condition(s) at the school or school property that contributed to the injury as soon as possible. The school district may try to hurry up and fix the issue, which would eliminate potential evidence.
Witness Statements: It is very important to have witnesses who are willing to testify in the event that your case goes to trial. Even if they know otherwise, school administrators may try to claim that a child's own negligence resulted in an accident. It can be very helpful to find unbiased witnesses such as a teacher or school nurse.
Security Cameras: You or your attorney may be able to access security cameras in the hallways, common areas, outside grounds, at sports facilities, or in the cafeteria. Many schools have these systems installed throughout the property and these videos could show exactly how your child's injury occurred.
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