With the new term just beginning and thousands of children returning to school across the UK, it is worth remembering that accidents in the classroom do happen from time to time and children should always be careful while they are attending school.

There are many hazards in schools that can lead to an accident, some of the most common that lead to a personal injury claim being made are:

  • Trips and slips in the school playground
  • Accidents during PE (Physical Education) and sports lessons
  • Injuries on transport (school bus)
  • Accidents in the classroom
  • Burns during science and cooking lessons

All schools have a duty of care to their pupils, any child who is injured at school through no fault of their own will generally be able to make a claim for compensation.

It is recommended that the parents and child seek specialist legal advice, because an injury claim involving a child may need to be handled slightly differently to a claim for an adult.

By dealing with a specialist personal injury Solicitor the injured school child should also be able to gain access to private medical treatment (if necessary) to ensure they make the quickest and most comfortable recovery.

A Solicitor who has experience of making claims for children against schools will have a sound understanding of the personal injury claims process and will increase the chances of the best possible payout being made.

Pinto Potts have Solicitors with experience of handling claims for children who have had an accident at school and suffered an injury, claims are handled on a no fee basis, which means clients receiving 100% of their compensation and don’t pay a penny.

For free, confidential legal advice about making a  claim call free on: 0800 316 4434.