When Schools Fail to Supervise Children in Their Care
School systems are facing shrinking budgets these days just like everyone else, but one area that should never be affected by budget cuts is student safety. At White & McCubbins, we hold schools accountable when their negligence endangers students. Our Louisville, Kentucky, lawyers will pursue legal action to help children injured at school or in school bus accidents.
Zero Tolerance Should Also Apply to Bullying or Intimidation
Schools should not tolerate bullying, harassment, intimidation or abuse that occurs on school property. Any type of violence — especially if it results in physical injury — is unacceptable and requires immediate action. You don't have to put up with anything that endangers your child.
One 14 year-old student's life was changed forever when he was attacked and suffered severe injuries from bullying on school grounds. He suffered brain damage and lost his sight as well as his hearing. No child should have to go through this.
Physical or Sexual Abuse
Abuse by school staff should never be ignored. Young children or mentally disabled students are especially vulnerable to sexual predators. If you have even the smallest suspicion of abuse and want to know what your legal options are, please call us anytime at 502-403-2710.
Responsibility for Safety on the Bus or at the Dance
"School property" is not just the land on which the school resides; schools are also responsible for student safety on school buses or at school-sanctioned events held off-campus, no matter what the time of day.
You Are Right to Express Concern
If your child is involved in a school injury and school officials have given you the run-around, don't give up. Your child's safety is paramount and should never be treated as an annoyance. If school authorities are turning a blind eye to bullying or any other unacceptable behavior, they must be held accountable.
To get answers from an experienced attorney, call our firm at 502-403-2710 or toll-free at 866-936-6290 to schedule a free initial consultation. All consultations are confidential.
