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My Child Was Injured at School, Who is Responsible? (Part A)
When violence in schools occurs and children are injured, one of the first questions will be: Who is Responsible?
“Who is responsible?” is a very valid question. Some will blame the shooter or perpetrator of the violence using the rationale that we are all responsible for our own actions. Does this hold true if this same person is mentally unstable? Or if his cries for help went unnoticed?
Child Injury Liability Assessed
In a school violence situation, the liability, or who is responsible could really depend upon the circumstances.
Liable parties may include:
- Perpetrator
- Tormentors
- Parents
- School Administrators
- Society
Who is Liable for Your Child’s Injuries?
The obvious choice is the perpetrator of the violence. That person is the person/persons who have inflicted damage upon others.
Other discussions include assessing liability to the parents of the perpetrator. Why didn’t they know their son or daughter was about to get violent? Why didn’t they prevent this tragic situation from happening?
School administrators try to shield themselves from blame; however, they really do have the responsibility for school safety and school security. Administrators are responsible for having a school safety plan and ensuring all students are aware of and know how to implement the plan.
Where Did the School Violence Come From?
Often, people say that a school violence issue came out of the blue. According to MSNBC, most incidents have some sort of warning. Someone knew about the impending attack and said nothing to adults or authorities.
Sometimes the school was even aware of the propensity for violence in a student and yet they did nothing or little to nothing. In fact, according to the report, “Many attackers felt bullied, persecuted or injured by others prior to the attack, and said they had tried without success to get someone to intervene. Administrators and teachers were targeted in more than half the incidents.”
If you child has been injured at school, you should consult with a personal injury lawyer that specializes in child injury cases in Boston, Massachusetts. It is important that the lawyer you choose has successfully handled child accident cases and understands the intricacies of child injury.
How to Select a Child Injury Lawyer?
When selecting a Boston child injury attorney you’ll want to ask critical questions such as:
- How long have you been practicing law?
- Do you have experience with child accident cases in Massachusetts?
- What is the biggest settlement or verdict you have won?
For over 30 years Kiley Law Group, located in Andover and Boston, Massachusetts, has fought on behalf of children. Our child injury lawyers take time when speaking with you about your child’s injuries Mr. Kiley’s firm works with you on a contingency basis, which means there are NO FEES unless our trained Boston child injury attorneys win your case.
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