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Looking for the Paradigm of a School Negligence Case? Here It Is.

Author of the Free Consumer Guide, Why Most Accident Victims Do Not Recover the Full Value of Their Claim, https://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/reports/free-new-york-personal-injury-book-why-most-accident-victims-do-not-recover-the-full-value-of-t.cfm, Long Island & Queens, New York child injury, school negligence and negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a recent case that is an unfortunate - but excellent - example of school negligence. For additional information on this topic, please see https://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.

Negligent Supervision Lawsuit Filed For 13 Year-Old Whose Fingers Were Amputated in Woodworking Class

Long Island, New York school negligence and negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses a lawsuit that was recently filed by attorneys in California on behalf of a teenage student whose fingers were amputated during a woodworking class. For additional information on how to prove a school negligence or negligent supervision claim under New York law, please visit https://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/how-to-prove-your-school-negligence-case-under-new-york-law.cfm, or call 516-791-5700.

Tragic NYC Student's Drowning a Paradigm of School Negligence

Long Island, New York school negligence, child injury and negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a tragic incident from earlier today involving the drowning of a 12 year-old student is a near-perfect example for the consequences of a school's negligent supervision. For additional information on what constitutes negligent supervision, please see https://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.

Another Frivolous Negligent Supervision Case Dismissed By NY Appeals Court

In what does not appear to be a close call, a New York appeals court recently reversed a Brooklyn trial court's ruling, and dismissed a negligent supervision and personal injury case that was brought against a summer camp. For additional information on how to prove a negligent supervision case, please visit https://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/video/negligent-supervision-cases.cfm, or contact Long Island, New York negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.

Teacher Says She's "Sorry" After Being Caught On Tape Beating Student

After being caught on videotape beating one of her students, a former teacher of the year has said she's sorry. Apparently, this teacher does not believe that the incident is her fault - at least not solely her fault. She blames the school, which has ignored teachers' past complaints about students being too rough with them. For additional information on how to prove a school negligence case, please see Long Island, New York school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper's article at https://www.jonathancooperlaw.com/library/how-to-prove-your-school-negligence-case-under-new-york-law.cfm.

Frivolous Negligent Supervision Case Against NY School is Dismissed

In a May 4, 2010 decision, New York's Appellate Division, Second Department affirmed the dismissal of a school negligence claim. Long Island, New York school negligence and negligent supervision attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how a cursory reading of this decision raises the question as to why this case was brought altogether. For additional information on how to prove a school negligence case, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com or contact Jonathan Cooper directly at 516.791.5700.

NY Court Holds Child's Risky Behavior Doesn't Bar School Negligence Claim

In this article, Long Island, New York child injury and school negligence lawyer Jonathan Cooper discusses how a hot-off-the-presses decision by New York's highest court sharply narrowed the assumption of risk doctrine, thereby assuring that more negligent supervision cases can reach a jury for determination, rather than being dismissed by the court. For additional information on child accident cases under New York law, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.

Why Some NY Schools Can Get Away With Negligent Supervision

In this article, New York school negligence attorney Jonathan Cooper discusses how one New York school - although grossly neglectful of a special needs student - managed to avoid civil liability for its negligence. For additional information on this topic, please visit www.JonathanCooperLaw.com.