Child Injured at School

Answer:

Some time ago, a client came in for a consultation with us. Her child had been injured at the playground at school, and she was wondering what her rights and options were. Obviously if your child is injured in school by the negligence of either the staff or another child, you can pursue a case against either the school board, or, if it’s a private school, the school themselves. It’s important that you act quickly.

Children’s injuries can be difficult to establish, so it’s important that you get an attorney that understands the differences between the treatment of an adult and the treatment of a child. It’s also important to get an attorney that understands the specifics regarding school. For example, with the school board in Orlando, Florida, you’re required to give notice, and there’s a shorter time period to give that notice than what it normally takes for other cases. Since it’s a government entity, it’s treated differently. It’s important that you have an attorney that’s experienced and that understands the differences between government entities and private entities.

You want an attorney that can understand the treatment that a child may or may not go through. Children grow and don’t express pain the same way that an adult expresses pain. They can still function and work, even though they’re in pain, without complaining too much or without expressing themselves appropriately. It’s important that your attorney understands that, and it’s important that they can build up the case properly, so your child gets the best recovery possible.

For this or any other questions, feel free to give us a call.