Maison Law represents students injured by other students at school. Hearing your child was injured by another student can be an overwhelming and distressing experience. At Maison Law, we understand the concern you have for your child in this situation. That’s why we’ll help guide you through the legal process on what steps you can take to protect your child’s well-being and future safety at school.
Contact Maison Law today for a free, no-obligation consultation to understand your legal options.
How Maison Law Can Help Student-On-Student Injuries
The physical and mental toll an injury caused by another student can have on a child’s life is why it is advisable to speak to an experienced attorney at Maison Law. Our comprehensive student rights attorneys have helped numerous injured students recover maximum compensation to get their lives back to normal. This especially applies to students who have been injured by other students. At Maison Law, we build a strong case on behalf of injured students by:
- Investigating and determining wrongdoing or recklessness: school injuries are complicated due to liability. There may be several people to get statements from, and some parties may only be discussing their involvement through their attorneys. Maison Law can help.
- Collecting and preserving key evidence: Security cameras and witness statements are all key points of evidence for your case. Our lawyers will take the proper legal steps to obtain this information and strengthen your claim.
- Communicating with insurance companies and other attorneys: When dealing with insurance companies, it is recommended to have an attorney speak to the insurance adjusters on your behalf. Our attorneys will protect you from blame and ensure your right to fair compensation.
- Proving liability: Our firm will assign a team of investigators to determine fault and hold those responsible for compensating you.
What to do If Your Child Was Injured By Another Student
If you learn that your child has suffered an injury due to another student’s actions, it is important to take prompt and appropriate steps to protect your child’s well-being and liability. We recommend the following steps:
- Get a medical evaluation: seek immediate medical attention even if your child says they are fine. Symptoms may develop late, and documentation of treatment is crucial to building a strong case.
- Notify the school: make sure the school administrators know about the incident and get a formal incident report detailing the event and all parties involved.
- Document everything: take photographs of visible injuries and keep detailed notes about the incident, including dates, times, and names of witnesses.
- Collect witness information: obtain contact information from any students or staff who witnessed the incident. Their account can be valuable if you decide to take legal action.
- Request security footage: request surveillance video from the school to use as evidence as to what happened to your child.
- Written communication: follow up all verbal discussions with email or written correspondence to create a paper trail of all interactions with school officials.
- Medical records: maintain a complete file of all medical documentation, including hospital/doctor visits, follow-up appointments, and prescribed medications or medical equipment.
- Contact Maison Law: our attorneys will manage your claim and ensure your taking all the necessary steps to protecting your child’s liability and well-being.
Financial Compensation for a Student-on-Student Injury
If your child suffered an injury at school due to another student’s actions, various types of compensation may be available to help cover immediate and long-term costs associated with the damage caused by the incident. While every case is different, the following are types of compensation you may be able to receive:
- Medical expenses
- Mental health treatment
- Educational support
- Lost parental wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Transportation costs
- Future medical care needs
Based on the severity of each of these factors, the attorneys at Maison Law can help you determine the value of your case. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a free evaluation of the incident.
Contact a California School Injury Lawyer
If your child has sustained injuries due to another student in California, Maison Law is here to get you the maximum compensation for the damage done to your child’s life. A common mistake parents make is assuming there is no legal recourse after a school dispute.
That’s why we help parents obtain compensation to cover all scenarios their child may face after a serious injury at school. Don’t wait until it’s too late to take legal action and protect your child’s future after an unfortunate accident at school. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
