Inland Empire School Negligence Lawyer
As school funding has been cut and schools have been forced to work with fewer and fewer staff members, cases of school negligence & injuries have increased. Children just like yours have been victimized by sexual predators, bullies, and negligent care providers. At DeWitt Algorri & Algorri, we believe in the importance of holding negligent schools in the Inland Empire accountable.
Our team of school negligence attorneys in San Bernardino and Riverside are passionate about advocating for parents and students who have been victimized by California schools. For over 40 years, DeWitt Algorri & Algorri has built a nationwide reputation for client advocacy in complex litigation. Our in-depth knowledge of the California public and private education system makes us an important resource for parents like you.
DeWitt Algorri & Algorri serves the Inland Empire from our office in downtown Pasadena. You can find us at 25 Union Street in Pasadena, ready to help you with sensitive & complex school injury & accident cases. Find out how we can help by calling us at 855-WINNING (946-6464) of filling out a confidential contact form.
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How Does School Negligence in San Bernardino & Riverside Affect Students?
School negligence takes many forms, and unfortunately, all of these forms leave their mark on students. One of the most common reasons for school negligence lawsuits in California is sexual abuse. Students of all ages have been targeted by teachers, administrators, and support staff who groom them and take advantage of the position of power they hold. Safety school protocols in and around San Bernardino prevent this from happening; for example, teachers may be ordered to keep the doors open at all times when a student is in the room with them, or teachers that call students in for tutoring or discipline may need an aide present to witness. However, with schools’ overstretched budgets, there’s rarely anyone to enforce these protocols.
Bullying is another massive issue for students throughout the Inland Empire. Schools are expected to take steps to prevent both in-person bullying and cyberbullying. They are required to take action against cyberbullying because it spills over into in-person settings; what a student goes through online at the hands of other students can have a profoundly negative impact on their education and mental wellbeing. Why do schools often take a blind eye to bullying? Perhaps the student is a big donor to the school, one of the teacher’s children, or a big athlete that brings money and attention to the school. Or, much like we discussed with sexual abuse, it may simply be due to a lack of resources.
Lack of supervision is another prominent issue in Riverside & San Bernardino schools. When schools don’t provide a basic level of supervision on field trips, on school buses, or on the playground, preventable injuries occur. Parents are often left holding the medical bills and trying to support a child who is now afraid to go back to school.
Proving School Negligence
Proving school negligence can be an uphill battle for parents. Schools have a tendency to circle the wagons when they realize that one of their own has done something wrong; you may find that valuable evidence “goes missing” or that an issue is escalated to administration, only to mysteriously disappear when you follow up. That’s why it’s essential that you be a strong advocate for your child and reach out to a school negligence attorney in the Inland Empire.
Our school negligence lawyers know what it takes to hold schools accountable, demand access to damning evidence, and prove a school’s role in a student’s suffering. By proving that the school failed in its duty to a child and that their failure led to the child’s injuries, we put ourselves in a position to demand compensation.
Students Could Be Entitled to Compensation
Families may receive substantial compensation after their child is the victim of school negligence and abuse. That compensation may allow them to relocate their child to a safer school, seek the mental health care their child now needs, and compensate their little one for their pain and suffering.
Contact DeWitt Algorri & Algorri Now
Going up against a government entity or private school can be intimidating, but with DeWitt Algorri & Algorri, LLP, you don’t have to go through it alone. Let’s talk about your experience at your local school and come up with a plan. Set up a consultation right away by reaching out online or calling us at 855-WINNING (946-6464).
