Accidents and Injuries Involving Children
If your child is injured at school, who might be liable? Does it matter whether it was a private or public school, for purposes of pursuing a lawsuit? What about accidents that occur at a playground? And on the other side of the coin, what if your child causes an injury to someone, whether intentionally or accidentally? We'll answer these questions and more in this section.
Playground, Daycare, and School Personal Injury Liability
Playground, Daycare, and School Personal Injury Liability
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What is Negligent Supervision?
When children walk out the door each morning to go to school, they will encounter a wide range of new situations and experiences -- everything from participating in new activities on school grounds
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Playground Accidents and Injuries
Playgrounds are a place of fun and excitement where children can physically challenge themselves and make new friends, but they also present risks and hidden dangers.
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My Child Was Injured at School -- Who is Liable?
According to the North Carolina Department of Insurance, as well as studies completed by other states, more than 14 million child injuries occur each year throughout the country. Of these injuries, more than a quarter occur in or around school property. This statistic is not surprising, given that
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Can a School District Be Sued for Injuries to Students?
The school district may be legally responsible for your child's injuries, but you can't usually file a lawsuit right off the bat.
Parental Responsibility and Personal Injury
Parental Responsibility and Personal Injury
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Parental Responsibility Laws and Personal Injury
Many people don't realize that parents can be held legally liable for the acts of their minor children.
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Can I Sue a Child for Personal Injury?
When your injuries are caused by the negligent or intentional acts of a child, here's what you need to know about legal and financial responsibility for your losses.
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California Parental Responsibility Laws
Like a lot of states, California has passed a number of parental responsibility laws that pla
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Parental Responsibility Laws in Florida
Understanding a parent or legal guardian's potential liability for a minor's "willful misconduct" or negligence in Florida.
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Parental Responsibility Laws in New York
Understanding a parent or legal guardian's potential liability for a minor's "willful misconduct" or negligence in New York.
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Parental Responsibility Laws in Texas
Texas, like most states, has passed a law that makes parents civilly liable for some acts committed by their children.
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