Enlist a higher education expert witness from the School Liability Expert Group. Higher education institutions have a different professional standard of care than many K-12 educational institutions. Higher education administrations must comply with Title IX, the Clery Act, campus safety and security in class and residence halls, and reports of discrimination and harassment. Schools are most often held liable for negligence in these cases. Protecting students in the age of school shootings and bomb threats is vital– but to what level are schools liable in the case of student death or injury? Our higher education experts can conduct a school review to evaluate current policy and program compliance and make recommendations that reduce the risk of litigation.
Institutions of higher education rarely have children under 18 under their supervision, but their students have specific rights that may not be infringed upon. While students must follow all school rules, these rules are not allowed to interfere with any rights guaranteed to students by law. Additionally, enforcement of school rules must be equal among all students rather than be used as a discrimination tactic against certain minority groups. A higher education expert witness can offer expert testimony regarding whether a school has crossed the line into discrimination, such as by gender, race, or disability.
School Liability Expert Group has a large firm of court-qualified experts ready to review cases in all fifty states. Our wide-ranging expertise enables us to work with schools, educational agencies, parents, and defense and plaintiff attorneys. Explore our testimonials to learn how our personalized, prompt approach to school liability cases has helped our past clients. Book a call to discuss your unique situation with one of our higher education expert witnesses.