John Smeaton High School > Chemical Accident

Media reports have described how five teenage school children suffered injuries at John Smeaton High School in Cross Gates, Leeds following what police have describes as a “chemical incident”.

It is believed the school children are aged between 13 and 14 but it is unclear at this stage how many were boys or girls or what chemicals were involved and most importantly there are no details as to how the children came into contact with the chemicals.

The school has remained open and parents and guardians of the children hurt have been informed.

Schools and other educational establishments have a duty of care to ensure pupils, staff or anyone else who visits their premises are kept safe and properly protected from being injured in an accident.

Anyone under the age of 18 who suffers an injury through no fault of their own is able to make a claim for compensation in the same was as an adult, as a minor they will need an adult representative to be their “litigation friend”.

Pinto Potts Solicitors have considerable experience dealing with personal injury compensation claims against schools, colleges, universities and other such establishments.

For advice and information about making a claim following an accident at a school call Pinto Potts Solicitors for free, confidential legal advice on: 0800 316 4434.