If you believe that your child’s injuries while at school may have been due to negligence, call our Fort Lauderdale child injury attorneys. We can discuss your case during a free consultation.
Actions Constituting School Negligence
Schools must maintain a safe environment for the children on their campus at all times. This includes providing shelter, food, and proper transportation as well. If the school fails to deliver this standard of care and a child is hurt because of it, the school could be considered negligent and liable for any injuries.
Legal liability could exist depending on the circumstances. We have laid out a few of more common instances
Playground Injuries Resulting From:
- Defective or dangerous playground equipment, due to improper upkeep by the school or a poor design by the manufacturer
- Not having enough supervision by teachers or staff
School Bus Accidents Involving:
- Defective or malfunctioning equipment
- Bus driver negligence
- Inadequate training provided to the bus driver
Slip and Fall on Campus From:
- Slippery walkways due to improper cleaning
- Work being done around campus without proper warnings
- Loose handrails that were improperly installed or loose due to lack of maintenance
Sports-Related Injuries Caused By:
- Lack of proper supervision by school staff
- Defective sports equipment provided by an outside manufacturer or other vendor
There are a number of other injuries that can occur on school campuses related to asbestos in older school buildings, food poisoning, and even injuries during natural disasters.
Get the Representation You Deserve – Free Evaluation
Call the Ft. Lauderdale injury attorneys at our firm today to speak with a successful and compassionate advocate about your right to pursue compensation if your child was injured while away at school. We offer free initial case consultations, so you have nothing to lose by giving our office a call!
