Can a school/parent be held liable for injuries toa child inflicted by another/their child at school?
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Can a school/parent be held liable for injuries toa child inflicted by another/their child at school?
My child has had black eyes, busted nose and other bodily and emotional injury from another student and the student did not get disciplined because he has “anger issues”. My child was told he would be suspended if he hit back and was told to take the abuse.
Asked on October 25, 2010 under Personal Injury, Tennessee
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
It sounds as if the child that did the hitting i being given protection of some sort by the school and that may be due to his having a documented disability with the school district. But that does not, however, negate the responsibility of the school and the school district to make sure that the rights of your child to be safe and protected are also enforced. I would seek help from an attorney in your area as soon as possible. The fact that the school and the district have notice of the issues of the child and seem not to be taking any actions to insure the safety of other children are a plus here for you. You child does not have to take it and neither do you. Good luck.
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