When your children go off to school every day, you place your trust in teachers and administrators to keep them safe and protected. If your child suffered an injury due to their negligence, it’s understandable if you’re angry and unsure of what to do next.
All kids endure bumps and bruises, but when major injuries happen because school professionals failed in their duties, you deserve answers. Our Bellevue school injury lawyers can help you hold them accountable and recover damages when your child is hurt.
At Premier Law Group, we’ve received over $100 million in settlements and awards for injured victims in Washington State. Contact us today to schedule a free case review and find out how our Bellevue child injury lawyers can help with your case.
How Our Attorneys Can Help
When your child is injured at school, it is smart to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. Some of the ways our Bellevue personal injury lawyers can help with your case include:
- Advise you of your rights as a parent and your potential legal options
- Investigate your case to determine what happened and who is liable
- Assess damages so you can recover maximum compensation
- File an insurance claim, handle paperwork, and communicate with insurance companies
- Negotiate with insurance companies if they wish to settle it out of court
- Represent you in a civil trial
It’s important to remember that every case is different, and the best way to get an idea of what to expect is to call for a free review.
Common Causes of School Injuries
School injuries can happen in almost any way you can imagine. Some are innocent mistakes, but often they are the result of failure and negligence on the part of school employees. Our Bellevue school injury attorneys will investigate your case to determine how the injury happened.
Some common causes of injuries in grade schools and high schools include:
Premises Injuries
Like any other public facility, school grounds must be free of hazards that can cause injuries. This includes wet floors or damaged walkways that can result in falls, environmental hazards, and unsecured objects in classrooms that fall and strike a student.
Playground Accidents
Kids sometimes get hurt when they play, but it should never be because of dangerous or badly maintained equipment, hazards in the play area, or a lack of adult supervision. You should expect reasonable safety precautions when your children are on the playground.
Sports Injuries
Some sports are inherently dangerous, and injuries may happen. However, when the school oversees an athletic program, it should include appropriate protective equipment as well as coaches and staff who are trained to know what to do in case of an emergency.
Physical Violence
School officials may be responsible for violence, assaults, and crimes that occur on school property. This is especially true when the administration was aware of the potential for dangerous activity and took no action to install security strategies to keep children safe.
Bullying
Bullying can include physical violence or psychological abuse. Either way, it has the potential to cause serious harm to children. When a school does not take adequate action to prevent bullying behaviors, it may be liable for the injuries it causes to your children.
Sexual Assault
Sexual crimes are too common in schools. The aggressor could be another student, a teacher, or another employee of the school. If your child is sexually assaulted at their school, the perpetrator should face legal and civil consequences.
Lab Accidents
High school science labs offer a great learning opportunity for children, but they can also cause serious injuries without proper supervision. If the school is negligent in handling dangerous substances or does not properly secure lab materials, it may be held liable.
Swimming Pool Accidents
The administration of schools equipped with pools must ensure children are properly supervised and that trained staff are available when the pool is in use. In addition, they should prevent unauthorized access to the pool during off-hours or when staff are unavailable.
How Much Will Your School Injury Case Cost?
Our school injury lawyers in Bellevue bill on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing for us to take your case. Once we’ve won your case, we’ll take our fees as a percentage of your award or settlement. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
For a FREE legal consultation with a school injury lawyer serving Bellevue, call (206) 285-1743
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Nobody expects their kids to go through life without a scrape. Kids like to push boundaries, and sometimes that means learning tough lessons. But it’s an entirely different matter when your child is hurt because of unsafe conditions, in a place where they should be protected.
School administrators and teachers have a duty to make sure the learning environment is safe and welcoming. When they fail in their duty, our Bellevue school injury attorneys can make sure your voice, and the voice of your injured child, comes through loud and clear.
Our team at Premier Law Group has over 55 years of combined experience, advocating for the rights of injured victims and making sure parents get the justice they deserve when their children are hurt due to negligence. Contact us to schedule a free case review.
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