What Should I do if I Suspect School Negligence?

School negligence is often questioned after an accident has occurred on the premises; what you should do about it depends on the circumstances but seeking clarity is your first step.

This can come in many forms, from a thorough explanation from the school itself to engaging with accident management specialists, who can look into your situation and provide a clearer answer as to whether a school has been negligent in your unique scenario.

When considering ‘what should I do if I suspect school negligence?’ avoid uncertainty and give our team a call today.

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A duty of care

Educational establishments have a duty of care to those using their sites or attending visits arranged by them.

There’s a need to consider as many scenarios that could lead to an accident as possible and create processes to counter them in a risk assessment.

This should be conducted by senior management, with regular updates and policy reviews in place.

School negligence – when might it be discussed?

This can arise after an accident on site, or during a school organised visit, that caused an injury.

Nobody wants an accident to happen and the school should have a robust risk assessment in place to mitigate as many hazardous elements as possible.

But when that fails, accountability is important in the pursuit of improved health and safety and the reduction of accidents.

What are the consequences?

Unfortunately, when school negligence comes into question, this can often be the result of an accident that caused injuries that can vary in severity depending on the accident.

Slips, trips, falls, and collisions are all possible, with playground equipment, stairs, navigating heights, and taking part in specialist classroom activities (cooking, playing sports, or using specialist cutting equipment in design technology) all part of the school day and potential areas where an accident can take place.

It’s not something any parent wants to consider but injuries can include head injuries, broken bones, and burns, among many different possibilities.

Treatment is important but so too is installing preventative measures and learning from situations where negligence arises.

How can Winns help?

Winn Solicitors specialises in personal injury claims and has done so for over two decades.

With dedicated teams standing by to help, we can facilitate all elements of a claim, from the legal aspects to the arrangement of treatment by medical professionals.

During an unimaginable time, our teams are on hand to support your family member's claim and provide the assistance you need.

Book a no-obligation call with our specialist team to chat about your circumstances. We’re ready to help you every step of the way so you, and your family, can adjust to a new normal.

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