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If your child has been seriously injured as the result of the negligence of his or her school, camp or daycare provider, you're probably thinking - or should be -

How do I prove a school negligence or negligent supervision case under New York law?

Similarly, if your child has been injured by a dangerous or defective product, you're probably wondering how do I prove a products liability case in New York?

Unfortunately, the national media has blurred the line between myth and fact regarding child injury cases, particularly in New York.

MYTH: If your child has been seriously injured when under someone else's care, particularly in a school or camp setting in New York, your child is automatically entitled to receive a damages award for your personal injuries.

FACT: Many - if not most - negligent supervision cases against New York schools are dismissed.

Here's the truth: if your child has been injured due to someone else negligence, there are several important questions that you should have answered before you talk to an insurance adjuster, and even before you hire any attorney. These questions include the following:

Almost Every Personal Injury Lawyer Ad Claims That They Handle Child Injury Cases. Given the Importance of Your Child's Injury Claim, Make Sure Your Attorney Can Answer These Questions - Truthfully, and Without Hesitation.

The articles at our child injury accident blog and website answer these questions, and more, including:

In addition, our FREE guide to New York accident cases -

Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of their Claim -

answers the following important questions:

What your role should be in helping prosecute your accident claim;
What steps the school, or its insurance company, will likely take to defend against your claim;
and, most importantly,
The 10 Mistakes That Will Reduce the Value of Your New York Accident Claim (and how to avoid them).

You can order a copy of this book by filling out the contact form here, or by calling our Long Island office at 516.791.5700.

Here are some of the basic rules governing child injury accident cases in New York:

While under the care of a school, camp or daycare provider, those entities stand in loco parentis - which is Latin, or legalese, for "in the parents shoes." Consequently, they may be held responsible for the safety of a child that was entrusted to them during school hours and on school premises, but will only be deemed negligent if they have a special duty to the student, and they have notice of the imminent danger to the child, yet fail to prevent the incident that gives rise to the child's personal injuries.

In our view, if your child has been seriously injured as the result of a New York school's negligence, it is almost pointless trying to negotiate a pre-action settlement with the school or its insurance company.

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We promise to give you straightforward advice and counsel, and to use cutting-edge technology to move your case from beginning to end, and through the court system more efficiently. Our Long Island, New York law office is now nearly paperless, and we file almost every one of our cases through the New York courts' e-filing system, thereby eliminating weeks, if not months from the length of your case.

The Law Offices of Jonathan M. Cooper are located in Nassau County, New York, and serves the following areas: Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester and Staten Island.

Call Us Today To Discuss Your School Injury, Negligent Supervision or School Accident Case

Even if you are unsure whether your child's accident case is viable, you can always fill out the contact form on this page, or pick up the phone and call us for a confidential, free consultation. We promise to tell you the truth - even if it means telling you that you don't have a viable case.

Author of the Free consumer guide to New York accident cases, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim," Long Island and Queens, New York school negligence, school injury, negligent supervision and child injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper is available to answer your questions regarding school liability for negligence under New York law. For additional information on these topics, please feel free to contact his main office in Nassau County, Long Island at 516-791-5700.

Blog for School Negligence / Negligent Supervision

Library for School Negligence / Negligent Supervision:

6 Sure-Fire Ways to Ruin Your New York School Negligence Case
Long Island, NY school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses the 7 ways you are guaranteed to ruin a school negligence case in New York.
When a NY School Has a Duty to Report Abuse
New York's laws dictate when school officials have a duty to report abuse, explains Long Island, NY school injury attorney Jonathan Cooper.
How to Prove Your New York Injury Case When You Don't Know What Happened
How do you prove your injury claim if you're not sure how it happened? New York personal injury & school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper explains.
Why Wrongful Death Claims Allow for More Than 1 Year & 90 Days to Sue a NY Municipality
Although you generally have only 1 year and 90 days following an incident to sue a NY municipality, wrongful death claims are an exception to this rule.
How Some Sports-Related Injury Cases Survive Dismissal in New York
Many sports injury cases are dismissed; yet some survive. Long Island, New York negligent supervision and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper explains.
An Important Exception to Assumption of the Risk Under New York Law
Long Island, NY negligent supervision and injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses an important exception to the assumption of risk doctrine under NY law.
The Duty of a School to Supervise Its After School Programs Under NY Law
Long Island & Queens, NY negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses the parameters of a school's duty to supervise after school activities in NY.
How New York's Day Care Licensing Requirements Fail New Yorkers
Long Island & Queens, New York day care negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses a serious flaw in NY's day care licensing requirements.
Why a Child's Age Is No (Valid) Excuse for Failing to Timely File a Notice of Claim in New York
Author of the Free Guide to NY Accident Claims, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island & Queens, New York school injury and personal injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the dangers of waiting to put a ny municipality on written notice of a potential claim. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
How New York Schools Can Be Held Liable in Negligence - Even For Accidents That Occur Off School Grounds
Author of the Free Guide to New York accident cases, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" (www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com), Long Island, New York negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a school can be deemed negligent even for incidents that occur off of school grounds. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
In New York School Negligence Case, Whom Do You Sue?
Long Island, New York school negligence and negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses who the proper defendants are in a New York school negligence case. For additional information on how to prove your school negligence case, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/how-to-prove-your-school-negligence-case-under-new-york-law.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516-791-5700.
11 Symptoms That Your Child May Have Suffered a Concussion
Long Island, New York child injury and school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses 11 symptoms that may indicate whether your child sustained a concussion or brain injury. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper at 516-791-5700.
How Parents Can Be Held Negligent in NY For Their Kids' Dangerous Acts
Long Island, New York child injury, negligence and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how, under New York law, parents can be held liable for the dangerous acts of their children. For additional information on this topic, please contact Jonathan Cooper directly at his New York office at 516-791-5700.
How NY Employee's Bad Act Can Lead to Finding of Employer Negligence
In this article, Long Island, New York accident and negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how under certain circumstances an employer can be held liable in negligence for hiring - or not firing - an employee that is likely to commit tortious acts. For additional information on negligence cases in general, and how they are evaluated under New York law, please download a Free copy of Jonathan Cooper's book, "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" from http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm.
How a School Can (Not) Be Liable For an Assault Under New York Law
Long Island, New York school negligence, assault and child injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses the circumstances under which a school can be held liable for an assault against one of its students. For additional information on this topic, and negligent supervision in the school context in general, please see http://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/how-to-prove-your-school-negligence-case-under-new-york-law.cfm, or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.
The Most Critical Mistake To Avoid When Suing A New York Municipality
In this article, Long Island, New York child accident and personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses the most important mistake that people often make - and how to avoid it - when they sue a municipality, or other governmental agency. For additional information on this and other mistakes to avoid in the context of personal injury cases, please download a copy of Jonathan Cooper's Free eBook entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim" from his website at www.JonathanCooperLaw.com, or you can get a copy directly from www.TheNewYorkAccidentBook.com.
Negligent Supervision in New York: Why Many (If Not Most) New York Playground Accident Lawsuits Are Dismissed
In this article, Long Island, New York child injury lawyer Jonathan Cooper reveals why parents who sue for their children's personal injuries that were sustained in a playground accident are often dismissed. For additional information on this topic, or to download a copy of Mr. Cooper's Free eBook entitled "Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover The Full Value Of Their Claim," please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
How A Municipality In NY Can Be Held Liable For Failing To Protect You
This article, by Long Island, New York personal injury attorney Jonathan Cooper answers a question that, unfortunately, comes up quite often: if the police fail to protect me notwithstanding my repeated complaints, why can't I sue them and recover for my personal injuries? For additional information on this important topic and municipal liability in general, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.
How To Prove Your School Negligence Case Under New York Law
In this article, Long Island, New York accident and injury attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses what a student or his/her parents must prove in order to win a personal injury case against a school that arises out of an assault by fellow students. For more information on this topic, and other issues that pertain to personal injury cases generally, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.