What options are available for my son who was hurt doing PE due to the school’s lack of properly maintaining their field?
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What options are available for my son who was hurt doing PE due to the school’s lack of properly maintaining their field?
Asked on April 2, 2012 under Personal Injury, California
Answers:
Robert M. Klein / Law Offices of Robert M. Klein
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I recommend setting up a meeting with a local lawyer who handles personal injury cases. Be aware that if the school is a public school, there is a shorter time limit: you need to have a government tort claim filed within 6 months of the incident. I also suggest taking photos to help prove that their field was in a dangerous condition. See California Government Code Section 835 which sets forth the law for this type of case.
Robert M. Klein / Robert M. Klein, Law Offices of
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I recommend setting up a meeting with a local lawyer who handles personal injury cases. Be aware that if the school is a public school, there is a shorter time limit: you need to have a government tort claim filed within 6 months of the incident. I also suggest taking photos to help prove that their field was in a dangerous condition. See California Government Code Section 835 which sets forth the law for this type of case.
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