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Can I Sue if My Child Was Injured at a New Jersey Public School?
Written/Reviewed By:
Barry S. Kantrowitz, Esq.Last Updated: Jun 12, 2026
Read Time: 3 mins
If your child has been injured at a New Jersey public school due to the school’s negligence, you may have grounds to sue. It is important to act promptly as strict deadlines and procedures apply. At Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C., we specialize in civil liability cases. We offer a free consultation to help you understand your rights and options for seeking compensation for the injuries sustained by your child. Contact us to learn how our expertise and compassion can support your family with your case involving serious injury caused by negligence.
How Schools May Avoid Breaching Their Duty of Care
Schools have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of their students by taking reasonable precautions. This duty of care includes:
- Conducting thorough background checks for all school employees and staff members, including administrators, teachers, coaches, and bus drivers.
- Ensuring that all school facilities and equipment are safely monitored, secured, and maintained.
- Avoiding exposure of your child to any activities that may unreasonably endanger their health.
- Closely monitoring any children with a known propensity for violence on school grounds.
Examples of When This Duty of Care is Breached
Accidents resulting from a breach of duty of care can be severe and include scenarios such as:
- Your child slipping and falling on an icy path due to inadequate maintenance after a snowfall.
- A bus crash caused by a driver under the influence.
- Injuries from playground equipment that has not been properly maintained.
- Heat-stroke suffered by your child during insufficiently regulated sports practice.
- A severe fall due to a loose staircase railing.
- Food poisoning from improperly stored or prepared food in the school cafeteria.
- Severe injuries inflicted by a bully known to the school for prior incidents.
Why Time is of the Essence
Strict deadlines and procedural requirements, such as a notice of claim, must be met before filing a lawsuit. Consulting with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible can provide you with crucial information about your legal rights, options, the financial value of your claim, and any critical deadlines.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
Since 1975, our personal injury attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer, Graifman, Perlmutter & Carballo, P.C. have dedicated themselves to defending the legal rights of injured victims. We give individual attention to each client’s case, striving to maximize financial compensation. Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will not pay unless you win your case. If your child has been seriously injured at a New Jersey public school due to their negligence, call us today to schedule a cost-free consultation. We are here to help.
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