Can You Sue if Your Child Was Injured During a Field Trip?

Field trips can be a fun and educational opportunity for your children, but if the school bus gets involved in an accident, they are left unsupervised, or are exposed to dangerous conditions, they may suffer injuries. If your child is hurt on a field trip due to another party’s negligence, you have the right to file a claim and hold the at-fault party accountable. However, this process can be complex, so our seasoned lawyers at Knowles Law Firm are here to help. We handle every aspect of your claim with the utmost care and attention so you can focus on your child’s recovery with the peace of mind that your claim is in the right hands.

When Can You Sue for Injuries on a Field Trip in Nebraska?

As the parent of a child who suffered injuries on a field trip, you carry the burden of proof when filing a claim. Therefore, if the following points are true, you can sue for your child’s field trip injuries:

• Duty of Care: The at-fault party owed your child a duty to care for their safety.
• Breach of duty: They breached this duty of care by acting negligently.
• Causation: This negligence directly caused the accident and your child’s injuries.
• Damages: Your child’s injuries resulted in damages.

For many field trips, parents have to sign a permission slip before their child can attend. These permission slips may contain waivers that prevent you from taking legal action in the event of an accident. However, these waivers may not be enforceable if they contain unclear language. Therefore, even if you signed a waiver before your child attended a field trip, you may still hold the at-fault party liable if they neglected their duty to care for your child’s safety. 

Who May Be Liable for Your Child’s Field Trip Injuries?

After determining if you can file a claim for your child’s field trip injuries, we work closely with you to determine whose negligence caused your child’s injuries. With several parties responsible for your child’s safety, one or more of the following may be liable for your and your child’s losses:

• School: If your child’s school failed to give their employees proper training or provided inadequate supervision, they may be liable for your child’s injuries because your child was in the hands of the school’s personnel.
• Teacher: A teacher may be responsible for your child’s injuries if they fail to supervise your child properly and keep them out of dangerous situations.
• Chaperone: Some field trips will have chaperones attend to keep children safe, but if a chaperone neglects this duty, they may be liable for your child’s injuries.
• Bus Driver: If your child is injured in a school bus accident while on a field trip, the bus driver or the party responsible for the crash may be responsible for damages.
• Third-Party Location: The business hosting your child’s class for the field trip is responsible for maintaining safe premises and preventing hazardous situations. Failing to do this may make them liable for your child’s injuries. 

Whether a large business or your child’s school is responsible for your child’s field trip injuries, our dedicated lawyers have the experience, skills, and knowledge to hold them liable and fight for the compensation you deserve. We take a personalized approach, creating legal strategies based on your unique needs and circumstances that give you the best chance of achieving justice for you and your child.

Schedule a Free Consultation With the Experienced Lawyers at Knowles Law Firm

At Knowles Law Firm, we understand how challenging it can be to navigate the complexities of a field trip injury claim. With over 55 years of experience and a proven track record of securing multi-million dollar settlements, we are committed to providing you with comprehensive legal services. Our team will diligently investigate every aspect of your case, ensuring that the responsible parties are held accountable.

We take pride in offering personalized legal strategies tailored to your unique situation. This allows you to focus on your child’s recovery while we handle the legal details. Trust us to advocate for your rights and pursue the compensation your family deserves. Contact us today at (402) 431-9000 or visit our contact form to schedule your free consultation.