San Francisco Schoolyard Injury Lawyers

When you send your child to school, you do not expect to receive a call that they have been injured in an accident. However, there are many ways that children can sustain injuries in the schoolyard – some of which are pure accidents and others that could have been avoided.  At The Cartwright Law Firm Inc., our San Francisco schoolyard lawyers know that some schools can be negligent, and we believe that such schools should be liable for any harm to students. Contact us about your child’s injuries right away. 

The following are only some examples of how your child might be injured at school.

Playground Injuries

For younger students, recess on the playground is often a highlight of the day. Schools often have complex playground equipment, which should be designed with the safety of the students in mind. Schools should also take necessary precautions to prevent accidents on the playground whenever possible. Unfortunately, playgrounds are the site for many schoolyard injuries – sometimes, due to the negligence of the school.

Some causes of preventable playground injuries can be:

1. Inadequate supervision by teachers or staff
2. Rusty or weak swings or other chains
3. Broken guardrails or hand railings
4. Materials that get too hot, especially on slides
5. Ground coverings that are inadequate to protect from fall injuries

Playground injuries can often be traced back to negligence on the part of the school or equipment manufacturers. 

Sports Injuries

Sports come with the risk of injuries. Some young athletes might sprain an ankle, pull a muscle, or suffer a stress fracture in the normal course of the sport. However, some sports injuries at school are the result of negligence, which can include:

1. Improper coaching regarding technique
2. Not enforcing safety rules
3. Pushing students beyond their skill or ability levels
4. Not providing proper safety equipment
5. Defective safety equipment
6. Not recognizing signs of heat-related illness
7. Not providing immediate medical attention for possible concussions or other injuries

In some situations, sports injuries could have been prevented, and the negligent parties should be held liable for any resulting injuries.

Bullying Injuries

Bullying is a serious problem in our schools, and many children suffer physical and mental injuries as a result. Unfortunately, the schoolyard is a common place for bullying to occur, and teachers or staff members supervising students should take notice when potential bullying is happening, and they should take immediate action to stop it. If a student suffers physical or psychological harm due to bullying in the schoolyard, the school should be responsible. 

Assault or Kidnapping

It is every parent’s worst nightmare that their child might be the victim of assault, sexual assault, or kidnapping. If a school does not have adequate security to protect the students from harm caused by strangers, these offenses might be possible on the school grounds. 

Consult with Our San Francisco Schoolyard Injury Lawyers Today

The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc., knows that some children suffer serious injuries in the schoolyard, and we are here to provide the help that these students and their families need. Contact us online or call (415) 433-0444 for a free case evaluation and discussion right away.