Bullying at School – Can I make a Public Liability Claim?
Our client endured both physical and verbal bullying. Despite the school being aware of the bullying, it continued. As a result, our client has suffered a significant, long-term psychological injury. We are now working with our client to facilitate a just compensatory outcome.
Sadly, bullying at school is a common occurrence which can cause long term consequences if it is allowed to continue. Schools have a duty to help protect children from injury while they are in their care. As such, schools need to deal with reports of bullying promptly and effectively.
You may have a public liability claim if….
- You or your child are or have been the victim of bullying at school; and
- The school was aware of the bullying but failed to take any reasonable steps to stop/prevent it; and
- You or your child has suffered a psychological or physical injury.
If this sounds like what you or your child has been going through, contact Zaparas Lawyers Public Liability team on (03) 8527 0200.