School Injury Lawyer in Los Angeles
Your child got hurt at school and now the district is asking for forms, statements, and patience. Lederer & Nojima are former insurance defense attorneys who know how schools and insurers limit these claims.
Former Insurance Defense
We know how schools, districts, and insurers argue that an injury was unavoidable. We build the record before they control the story.
6 Month Claim Deadline
Public school cases often require a government claim within 6 months. We identify the entity and file the claim before the deadline.
No Fee Unless We Win
There is no upfront fee. If we do not recover money for your family, you owe us nothing.
When a School Can Be Responsible
Schools must take reasonable steps to protect students. That can include proper supervision, safe playground equipment, clean walkways, safe sports practices, working gates, and quick response when a child is hurt.
School injury cases can involve slips, falls, unsafe playground equipment, sports injuries, assaults, bullying, falling objects, broken stairs, defective gates, hot surfaces, or poor supervision. The fact that an injury happened at school does not prove a claim, but it does require a real investigation.
Public school districts are government entities. In many cases, a written government claim must be filed within 6 months. Private schools, charter schools, contractors, and sports organizations can add other deadlines and insurance issues.
What Parents Should Do Immediately
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Get medical care and follow every treatment recommendation.
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Ask the school for the incident report, nurse notes, and names of witnesses.
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Photograph the injury, the location, and any equipment or hazard involved.
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Save emails, texts, attendance records, medical bills, and discharge papers.
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Do not sign a release, settlement, or statement until you speak with a lawyer.
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Call Lederer & Nojima so we can protect the deadline and request evidence before it disappears.
How We Handle School Injury Claims
Deadline Check
We determine whether the claim involves a public school district, private school, charter school, coach, contractor, or property owner.
Government Claim
If a public entity is involved, we prepare the required claim and file it within the 6 month window.
Evidence Requests
We request incident reports, video, supervision records, maintenance records, photos, and witness information.
Medical Proof
We document the injury, treatment, future care needs, missed school, and the effect on your child and family.
Negotiation or Litigation
We push for a fair resolution. If the defense blames your child or minimizes the injury, we are ready to litigate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue a school district if my child was injured at school?
How long do I have to file a school injury claim?
What school injuries qualify for a claim?
Does it matter if another student caused the injury?
What should parents do right after a school injury?
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Your Child Was Hurt at School. Protect the Claim Now.
Public school deadlines can arrive quickly. No fee unless we win.