Accident at School

Unfortunately a child having an accident in school does happen. Much of the time these accidents cannot be helped and are just due to children being children. However, on occasion an accident may be due to negligence on the part of the school and therefore if your child has suffered injury from this accident, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation for them.

 Accidents/injuries in schools might include:

• Slip or trip within the school grounds
• Defective equipment, i.e. chairs, playground equipment, desks
• Exposure to asbestos
• Injury from a sports accident in physical education
• Assault or attack
• School bus accident
• Accident during a school trip

It is important to remember that not all accidents at school are the fault of the school or education authority. Only where they are at fault can a claim be made.  

To help your case it can assist your solicitor if you follow these steps, but always check with your solicitor what they require:

• Report the accident to a teacher or figure of authority
• Make a note of the accident and your injury in the accident book
• Take details of any witness
• If possible, take photographs of the area where the accident happened
• Visit the hospital or your GP to get them to check your injury

If you have suffered an injury as a result of an accident at school, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. Contact Accident Line and we will put you in touch with a local specialist solicitor who will advise you. Alternatively, you can use our find my local 'Injury Solicitors' section and contact your local Accident Line solicitor directly.