School Accident Lawyer
Fighting for children injured due to school negligence
Experienced School Accident Representation
Parents trust schools to keep children safe. When schools fail—through inadequate supervision, defective playgrounds, ignored bullying, or negligent conditions—children suffer serious injuries. Schools have heightened duties to protect children who cannot protect themselves.
School accident cases against NYC public schools have strict 90-day Notice of Claim deadlines that destroy cases if missed. Schools aggressively defend claims, blame children, and minimize injuries. You need an attorney who understands education law and acts immediately to protect your child's rights.
Gammons Injury and Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. has experience handling school accident cases. We understand the strict procedural requirements, investigate school negligence, obtain records, and fight for injured children to recover compensation.
Common School Accidents
Playground Injuries
Falls from defective equipment, inadequate surfacing, or lack of supervision
Sports and Gym Injuries
Injuries from inadequate equipment, lack of protective gear, or negligent supervision
Bullying and Assaults
Physical and psychological harm from bullying, fights, or assaults school failed to prevent
Field Trip Accidents
Injuries during field trips due to inadequate supervision or unsafe activities
School Bus Accidents
Collisions, improper loading/unloading, or lack of seatbelts causing injuries
Slip and Fall Accidents
Falls on wet floors, broken stairs, or poorly maintained school premises
Common Injuries from School Accidents
Traumatic brain injuries
Broken bones and fractures
Spinal cord injuries
Concussions
Dental injuries
Scarring and disfigurement
Emotional trauma and PTSD
Burns and lacerations
Internal injuries
Permanent disability
Critical Deadline for Public Schools
90-Day Notice Requirement
Claims against NYC public schools require filing a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the injury. Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim.
Act Immediately
Do not wait. Contact an attorney immediately after your child is injured at school to ensure deadlines are met and evidence is preserved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue a school for my child's injury?
Yes, but claims against NYC public schools require filing a Notice of Claim within 90 days and lawsuits within one year and 90 days—much shorter than typical cases. Private schools follow standard three-year deadlines. Schools have duties to supervise students, maintain safe conditions, and protect children from foreseeable harm. Missing deadlines destroys your case—contact an attorney immediately.
What duty do schools owe students?
Schools must provide adequate supervision, maintain safe premises, protect students from bullying and assaults, ensure playground safety, properly train staff, implement safety procedures, and act reasonably to prevent foreseeable injuries. The duty is higher than for adults—schools act in loco parentis (in place of parents).
What if my child was bullied or assaulted?
Schools are liable if they knew or should have known about bullying or dangerous students and failed to protect your child. Evidence includes prior complaints, disciplinary records, and witness testimony. Bullying cases require proving the school's deliberate indifference to known harassment.
What compensation can I recover?
You may recover medical expenses, future medical care, psychological counseling, pain and suffering, permanent injuries, scarring, emotional trauma, and in severe cases, educational expenses for alternative schooling. School accident cases often involve head injuries, broken bones, burns, or psychological trauma from bullying.
What if the school blames my child?
Children cannot be held to adult standards of care. Schools often blame children to avoid liability. However, schools have duties to protect all children, even those who are misbehaving. An experienced attorney proves school negligence caused injuries regardless of child behavior.
Why Choose Gammons Injury and Malpractice Lawyers, P.C.?
School Accident Experience
We understand education law, Notice of Claim requirements, and strict deadlines for public schools.
Act Immediately
We file Notice of Claims within 90 days, investigate accidents, and preserve evidence before it disappears.
Fight for Children's Rights
We don't let schools blame children. We prove school negligence caused injuries and fight for full compensation.
No Fees Unless We Win
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Child Injured at School? Call IMMEDIATELY
You have only 90 days for public schools. Don't wait—contact us now. Available Available 24/7.