Yes, schools can be held liable for injuries sustained by students and/or visitors, but it is important to understand that not every mishap is grounds for a lawsuit. In order to have a successful personal injury lawsuit, you must be able to establish all of [...]

Negligent supervision is when someone who has a legal responsibility to supervise others fails to do so in a responsible manner. This can include a wide range of supervisors including teachers, recess monitors, bus monitors, daycare providers, camp counselors, or coaches. Negligent supervision can involve [...]

Property owners and managers have a duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for those who visit their premises such as students, parents, or other visitors. When a safety hazard or dangerous condition develops, a property owner has a duty to provide a warning until [...]

When filing a lawsuit for injuries suffered by a child, a parent or legal guardian typically brings the case on behalf of the child. A parent may also have a claim for aspects of their child’s injury that have affected them, for example the cost [...]

Public schools and their employees are considered municipal entities which means special provisions must be followed even before starting a formal lawsuit or your child’s potential claim is at risk for being lost forever. The General Municipal Law requires that within 90 days of accrual [...]

Yes, in some circumstances a case can be settled before a formal lawsuit is filed. Factors that are considered when a school negligence lawyer is trying to negotiate a settlement include the strength of the liability (i.e. the ability to legally prove that the school [...]

The length of time from the incident to the time of settlement or verdict depends on many facts. These factors include the injuries and extent of treatment, the number of defendants, the type of insurance coverage, the nature of the conduct that caused the injury, [...]

Compensation in a civil case is meant to provide monetary compensation to make the injured individual whole. The value of a case depends on several factors including the strength of liability, the significance of the injuries, and the amount of out of pocket losses suffered. [...]

As with any case, evidence is crucial. Photos of injuries when they occur and heal over time are often much more effective in explaining injuries to a jury than talking or writing about those same injuries. Photos of a dangerous condition or object that caused [...]