Dramatic Rise In Lawsuits for Personal Injury Attributable to Lack of Supervision says California Serious Injury Lawyer Steven Peck

Written by Adam Peck Category: Injury Law January 16th, 2013 3 min read

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of lawsuits being filed against schools due to lack of supervision. Teachers have been unable to respond to the amount of bullying that is taking place and which continues to increase almost daily.

Many times, the resulting injuries and psychological damage that is being caused can be attributed to inadequate supervision. The fact that a student has been hurt does not necessarily indicate that a teacher or the school can be held liable, as it depends on the particular facts.

The likelihood that a teacher or school can be held liable will be determined by a number of factors. It is important to consult an attorney in order to determine if there is in fact a case that can be brought and if it is worth pursuing.

Not all injuries or psychological damage that is caused as a result of a lack of supervision will result in an award for the plaintiff. After all, there are a number of mitigating factors that can either reduce or completely eliminate any potential judgement.

If the teacher was unable to know that there could be a danger presented to a student then they will often not be held liable for any ensuing damage. However, if the teacher did know, or could have known that the student would be injured then there might be a case.

The difference between an incident that could result in an award and one that cannot is often a very fine line so it is important to consult an experienced attorney before passing up on an opportunity to collect a rightfully deserved judgment. Not all attorneys have the know how so make sure to do the necessary research and determine if you can bring a suit or not.

While a monetary award will not undo the damage that was done, it can go a long way and it should not be overlooked when deciding what the next step should be. By bringing a suit you are reducing the possibility that such an incident will take place and effect another innocent victim.

So if you or your child have been involved in an accident and believe that there might be a case, consult an attorney. Allow him to guide you down the right path.

In life it is often easiest in the short run to simply throw your hands up and think that nothing can be done. Before doing this, speak to an attorney who can give you the advice you need.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.