Libertyville School Accident Attorneys

In most premises liability cases, an injured party can seek compensation from a property owner who acted negligently and failed to meet their duty of care to protect people who used their property. In cases involving public schools, the requirements for determining liability are more strict, involving the demonstration that the school or school district employees acted recklessly and showed willful or wanton disregard for the safety of a student.

While a premises liability case against a school may be more difficult to pursue, there are many situations in which it is appropriate, including:

• A school did not repair a known water leak, leading to a slip and fall accident.
• A child was injured on playground equipment that school officials knew was in need of repair.
• A gym teacher did not properly maintain fitness equipment, leading to an injury.
• A science teacher did not provide students with proper protective equipment, and they were injured after being exposed to hazardous chemicals.
• A school did not provide proper security after being informed of a threat to student safety.

Parents’ worst fears involve their child being abused at school. Schools may be liable for failing to screen staff, supervise students, or respond to reports of abuse. Legal action can help hold the responsible parties accountable.