School should be a safe haven for children – a place of learning, growth, and development. Schools should fulfill children’s physical, mental, and emotional needs. They should not be the settings for personal injury accidents, assaults, pedestrian collisions, environmental hazards, or other dangers. Sadly, many New York City schools fall short of industry expectations and safety standards. This results in preventable child injuries such as broken bones, concussion, lacerations, and spine injuries. If you recently had to deal with a school accident that hurt your child, don’t hesitate to confide in the attorneys at Pazer, Epstein, Jaffe & Fein, P.C.
From cafeteria food poisoning to injuries from lack of proper emergency response, there are dozens of harms that can arise in a typical school day. Schools should prepare for anything and be ready to react to situations such as fires, floods, and intruders on campus. They must also obey strict federal and state laws for the protection of children during daily activities. Failures in any aspects of schooling can lead to student injuries. Three of the most common types of school accidents are as follows:
Our law firm has also seen cases involving physical assaults on campus, including child sexual abuse. These are heinous crimes that deserve legal attention. No matter what circumstances surround your child’s recent school-related injury, come to Pazer, Epstein, Jaffe & Fein, P.C. We’re here to help parents understand what happened to their children, why the incident occurred, and who is to blame. We can represent you in a case against the school, the government, or an individual for your child’s harms. Contact us today to learn more about school injuries in NYC.