Injury at School

In Schaumburg, Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD understands parents’ concerns regarding their children’s safety at school. Sending your child to school should mean they return home safely at the end of the day. However, schools can pose various risks that may lead to severe injuries to your child. If you receive the distressing call that your child has been injured in a school accident, your top priority is ensuring they receive proper medical treatment and care to mitigate the effects of their injuries. However, knowing your legal rights and options in such situations is also essential.

Cases involving injuries to children can be legally complex, and claims against schools can be particularly challenging. Seeking legal guidance promptly is crucial to protect your rights. Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD has a team of experienced injury and accident school attorneys who regularly handle injury cases, including those involving children.

Contact us today to learn more about your legal options and speak with an aggressive school injury attorney.

How Children Get Injured at School

Throughout the school day, from when children leave home until they return, there are numerous opportunities for them to sustain injuries. Some common examples of how children may get injured at school include:

School Bus Crashes
Falls while entering or exiting the bus
Slips and falls on school premises
Food poisoning from cafeteria meals
Playground injuries
Sports-related injuries
Injuries resulting from bullying or assaults by other students
Injuries inflicted by adults, including teachers, staff, or visitors to the school

Any of the above accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from broken bones to traumatic brain injuries. Regardless of the type of injury, ensuring that your child receives prompt medical evaluation and treatment is crucial.

Common Losses Incurred Due to Injuries to Children

Injuries to children can result in significant losses, both financial and intangible, for both the child and the family. These losses may include:

Medical Costs: Children may have difficulty expressing their pain or identifying injury symptoms, making it essential to receive immediate medical attention. This can result in substantial medical bills that may continue for some time.

Pain and Suffering: School-related injuries can be excruciating, affecting a child’s behavior, daily activities, and school performance. Medications used to manage severe pain may also have side effects in children.

Permanent Disability: Children’s bodies are still growing and developing, making injuries affect them differently than adults. Traumatic injuries can lead to permanent impairments that impact a child’s entire life.

Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Lasting or permanent disabilities can hinder a child’s academic and extracurricular activities, affecting their overall quality of life.

Due to the potential for significant losses resulting from school-related injuries, exploring liability for your child’s injury is essential.

Can a School Be Held Liable for Your Child’s Injuries?

To hold any party, including schools, liable for an injury, you must demonstrate that the party was negligent in causing the injury. Liability against a school may be established if the injury resulted from acts of negligence, such as:

Inadequate supervision
Dangerous hazards in the school or on buses
Improper food sanitation or storage
Insufficient playground maintenance or repair
Inadequate security measures
Dangerous school bus driving

In addition to negligence in preventing accidents, schools must also respond appropriately to injuries. For instance, prompt medical evaluation should be provided if a child sustains an injury on the playground. Failure to respond adequately to an injury can result in complications and worsened conditions.

It’s important to note that legal claims against schools, particularly public school districts, can be highly complex due to Illinois laws governing claims against the state. Strict time limits apply to these claims, so seeking legal assistance from an experienced Injury & Accident School Attorney is crucial.

Contact a Children’s School Injury Attorney for Help Today

Dealing with a seriously injured child is an emotionally challenging experience. At Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale LTD in Schaumburg, and our aggressive Injury & Accident School Attorneys team.

Injury & Accident School Attorneys have the knowledge and experience to represent injured children and help families recover financially. Our team understands the profound impact of a child’s injury on a household, and we are here to assist.

We will assess your rights and guide you on the best action based on your situation. For more information, please call (847) 944-9400 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

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