School negligence cases commonly address school injury liability. Enlist a student injury expert from School Liability Expert Group for a case analysis on the professional standard of care and proximate cause for the student injury in question. We can conduct a review of the school and agency management systems and evaluate program quality and compliance, which includes liability issues related to school accidents and student injuries. Our expert team can provide consultation from case inception to resolution on behalf of the plaintiff or defendant attorneys. Moreover, our experts can make recommendations prior to any incidents to help schools operate more effectively and reduce the risk of school negligence cases. For more information on how School Liability Expert Group can help you, your clients, or your institution, book a call.
Meeting the Professional Standard of Care
The professional standard of care refers to the reasonably expected response from a professional in a similar background and environment under the same circumstances. Schools and campuses have a duty to ensure reasonably safe premises for students, employees, and visitors. Schedule a free consultation to learn how the School Liability Expert Group can advise your organization on meeting the standard of care or evaluate your case for possible breaches of professional standard of care that proximately resulted in injuries and damages. Below are specific categories and examples of scenarios that could lead to school negligence cases.
College and University Campuses
Colleges may not be held accountable for all injuries sustained on their campuses, as many accidents occur off campus or are not directly caused by aspects under the control of the university. To learn more about whether your specific case could lead to school injury liability, consult with an experienced student injury expert at School Liability Expert Group. Some examples that, if the direct cause of an injury, a university may be held liable for include unmarked hazards, crumbling pavement, broken handrails, broken furniture, bad locks, or faulty alarm systems. Moreover, inadequate policies, procedures, and insufficient supervision and security during campus-sanctioned activities could lead to school negligence cases. Many incidents involving student injury stem from activities related to Greek life and alcohol culture on campus. If the university administration fails to establish proper rules and oversight of fraternities and sororities on campus, then the university could be found liable for an injuries sustained from a activities like hazing, underage drinking, and sexual harassment and assault.
School Bus Transportation Injuries
Any school or educational institution may be held liable for student injuries sustained on their school transportation system, depending on the direct cause of the injury. For example, if a student becomes injured directly because of a broken seat belt or reckless driving by a campus employee, the institution may find itself wrapped up in school negligence cases. In the latter scenario, a student injury expert will be able to determine if the school may be held liable for negligent hiring and supervision of school bus drivers.
Primary and Secondary School Injuries
In primary and secondary school, many school injury liability cases are similar to college and university campuses. Crumbling walkways and broken guardrails put any school at risk of being liable for an injury they cause. However, in primary and secondary school many injuries occur at the playground. According to the Children’s Safety Network, well over 200,000 playground-related injuries are treated in an emergency department each year. Many of these injuries are genuine accidents, but some incidents could result in school negligence cases. For instance, if the teacher failed to provide appropriate levels of supervision, the playground equipment was poorly maintained, the equipment was defective, or there was a lack of response to bullying and harassment taking place.
School Sports Injuries
While school sports come with an inherent risk of injury, the professional standard of care still applies. Coaches and other school staff tasked with supervising school sports must take reasonable precautions to keep students safe. Additionally, similar to school campuses, any sports premises must be well-maintained, and faulty athletic equipment should be immediately replaced or removed. Student injury in school sports can also stem from bullying or harassment, as interscholastic competitions can invoke these negative behaviors in students. School negligence cases, in this situation, can stem from a coach or other supervisor purposefully turning a blind eye to fights among students.
Other Institutions
According to our student injury experts, the standard of care owed to children when outside of their parents’ supervision is not limited to educational institutions. Other agencies charged with child supervision such as daycares and summer camps are also expected to maintain the professional standard of care to avoid school injury liability. Especially given the types of activities available at summer camps, camp administrators must uphold sufficient risk management procedures to avoid liability in school negligence cases. For example, if a camp offers swimming activities, they could be held liable for injuries if the lifeguard did not adequately perform their job duties and the camp did not properly supervise the lifeguard.
Student Injury Expert Witness Services
School Liability Expert Group is a firm with the capability to promptly handle a high number of cases and provide consultation and testimony across the entire United States. There are a variety of areas we can help with when it comes to student injuries. Our team holds diversified experience in all areas of school injury liability. Hundreds of law firms have engaged our firm for expert witness services and consultation including expert reports, expert testimony, and training or presentations. School negligence cases and cases against other child and youth-oriented organizations require a thorough analysis of policies and practices as well as student and employee records. School Liability Expert Group feels strongly about the processes we have developed to conduct these vital standard of care reviews quickly and reliably.
Explore our testimonials that attest to our specialized knowledge and extensive experience. When dealing with personal injury on school, institution, or other organizatioin’s campus grounds, it is helpful to enlist a student injury expert from case inception to resolution. Talk with an expert at School Liability Expert Group to learn more about how we can assist you at any point during school negligence cases.