School injuries, in short
Schools and childcare centres must take reasonable care of the children in their care. If your child was injured because they did not, we can help. United Legal is a Canberra firm based in Fyshwick. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis and your first conversation is free.
School Injury Claims: what you need to know
Children are injured at school from falls on playground equipment, poorly supervised activities, sports injuries, and bullying or assaults that staff should have prevented.
Not every school injury is a claim. A claim usually depends on whether the school failed to provide reasonable supervision or safe premises. We give you honest advice about whether it is worth pursuing.
School injuries we help with
- Playground falls
- Inadequate supervision
- Sports and PE injuries
- Injuries on excursions and camps
- Bullying and assaults
- Unsafe buildings and grounds
Injuries at school
Schools must provide reasonable supervision and safe facilities. Students are injured in playgrounds, sports, science classes, excursions and through bullying. The school's duty is high because it is caring for children.
Claims can be made against public and private schools. Records of incident reports, supervision rosters and previous complaints can all be important.
What you can claim
If a business, landlord, council or other occupier failed to take reasonable care and you were hurt, you may be able to claim under the Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002 (ACT) for pain and suffering, lost income, medical costs and care and assistance.
Read more about public liability claims.
Evidence that helps your claim
You do not need to have everything before you call us, but these records make a public liability claim stronger. Keep copies of anything you have:
- Photos of the hazard and where it happened
- An incident report from the business or owner
- Names and numbers of witnesses
- A request to keep CCTV footage
- Medical records and receipts
How much could a school injuries claim be worth?
Every claim is different. The amount depends on how serious your injuries are, your lost and future earnings, your medical costs, the care you need, and whether you share any of the blame. We give you an honest estimate once we understand your situation, and we prepare every claim to get its full value rather than settling early.
Why people choose United Legal
- Three lawyers on every case. Your claim is checked by more than one experienced lawyer, start to finish.
- A local Canberra firm since 2004. We know the ACT schemes, insurers, doctors and courts.
- No Win, No Fee. No upfront costs, and you get a written costs agreement before we start.
- Serious injury experience. Our results include a $20m+ settlement and a $1.4m workers compensation claim.
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What to do now
- Report the incident to the business or owner and ask for it to be recorded.
- Take photos of the hazard and your injuries, and get witness details.
- Ask for any CCTV to be kept, as it is often overwritten within days.
- See a doctor and keep receipts for your costs.
School injuries: FAQs
Can I claim for my child's injury at school?
Does it matter if it was a public or private school?
Can I claim for my child's bullying injury?
Can teachers or staff claim?
How much does a public liability lawyer cost?
Is there a time limit?
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