San Jose School Zone Accident Lawyer

Legal Assistance for School Zone Accident Cases in San Jose

When you send your child to school, you are entrusting his or her safety and well-being to the hands of teachers, educators, and other school officials. Schools have a duty to act reasonably to protect the children in their care. Children should be properly supervised, and the proper safety measures should be followed while they are on playgrounds, on school buses, in school crosswalks, or within school buildings. Any locations within school grounds or school property or activities under the supervision of school personnel outside of the school grounds are considered parts of a school zone. If your child was injured or killed within one of these areas, you may have a potential premises liability lawsuit against the school district.

Representing Injured Children and Their Families

At the Law Office of John Garvey, III, we dedicate our skills, knowledge, and resources to the protection of injured victims throughout San Jose, California and the surrounding areas. Children are especially vulnerable among injured victims. The emotional trauma a family may experience after a child has been seriously injured or even killed is unimaginable. Attorney John Garvey is compassionate and dedicated to the needs of your family during this difficult time. He has more than 45 years of experience, and he will fight to bring justice to you and your family.

Mr. Garvey can discuss the facts surrounding a school accident in a free consultation. You can schedule one today by calling 408-293-7777 or contacting us online.

No Excuse for Inadequate Supervision

Schools in California are required by law to provide reasonable and adequate supervision for children under their care. When school districts do not properly staff their schools; fail to perform background checks when hiring personnel; or do not have the proper rules, regulations, and safeguards in place to protect children, serious accidents and injuries can result.

We can seek compensation for all types of school-related accidents and injuries, including:

• Playground accidents
• School swimming pool accidents
• School bus accidents
• School crosswalk accidents
• Negligent supervision
• Negligent hiring
• Child sexual abuse by teachers or other school personnel

Attorney John Garvey can help demonstrate that a school or other local government agencies were responsible for your child's injuries. For example, he may gather evidence to show that children were not properly supervised while engaging in school activities, that a school's gym equipment had not been properly maintained, or that a school failed to perform background checks before hiring an employee with a criminal history.

Contact Our Santa Clara County School Accident Attorney

If your child has been injured in a school zone, you will want to make sure you take the correct steps to seek justice for the harm your family has suffered. Call 408-293-7777 or contact our firm online to schedule a complimentary consultation and get legal help as you address a school accident in which your child was injured. We will take your cases on a contingency fee basis, and no payments will be required unless we successfully obtain compensation for your child's injuries and your family's damages.