Parents entrust the care and safety of their children to school districts every day. They believe that not only will their children receive a good education, but that they will be kept safe from harm while they are under the care and supervision of the school and its employees. Unfortunately, there are times when children are injured while at school, either due to the actions, inactions, or negligent policies of the school district.
If your child has been injured due to school district negligence, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, Mike Agruss Law is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
Examples of School District Negligence
School districts have a responsibility to their students to provide a quality education, a safe environment, and a quick response when there are any issues throughout the day. When the school district fails in this duty, children can be injured. The following are the most common examples of school district negligence:
- Failure to maintain school property
- Ill-trained staff members
- Negligent hiring practices
- Failure to address hazards
- Failure to secure the campus
- Poor disaster preparation
- Poor or inadequate response to problems
School District Liability
School districts in Illinois fall under the law of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. This act creates a high burden of proof for the injured party and generally protects public employees from liability unless the injury was due to willful or wanton conduct.
Under the theory of negligence, however, plaintiffs have less of burden of proof. Under this theory, the plaintiff needs to demonstrate that the negligence of the school district caused an injury, such as an injury due to a failure to maintain a safe environment or children who were injured due to the inattentiveness of a teacher.
When a school district employee is determined to be negligent, the school district could be found liable as well under the theory of vicarious liability. They could also be found directly liable if policies they had in place, or did not have in place, caused an injury, as well as during some instances of a sports-related injury and/or dangerous/neglected playground injuries.
Cases of school district negligence can be complex. But, an experienced personal injury lawyer can wade through the complexities of the law and determine who may be liable for your child’s injuries and help secure them the compensation they deserve.
We at Mike Agruss Law are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
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