Department of Education Injury Attorneys in New York
Injury Claims Against The New York Department of Education
When we send our kids to school, we have every right to expect they will be in a reasonably safe environment with adequate security measures and professionals who will not abuse their positions as educators and administrators. However, instances of injuries, accidents, and abuse are commonplace in the schools, especially in the New York area. If your child has been injured or abused while at school, work with an experienced lawyer who can protect your rights and help your family obtain full compensation for your losses.
At Restivo & Murphy LLP, our attorneys have more than 40 years of combined legal experience representing clients in Department of Education claims and other injury claims against municipal entities. We travel anywhere throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City as well as Long Island, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.
Types of Claims Against the School System
Our lawyers represent clients in claims involving:
- Accidents and injuries: Schools are dangerous places for kids. Whether your child has been hurt by another student, by a teacher, or by a dangerous condition on school property, our lawyers can protect your family's interests.
- Abuse: Our lawyers handle claims involving physical, emotional, and sexual abuse in the schools. These claims can involve teachers, administrators, faculty, and other students.
- Inadequate security: Almost any kind of injury or abuse can be avoided with adequate security, supervision, and basic safety precautions. We bring claims of inadequate security and unsafe conditions against the Department of Education.
Our lawyers have experience and knowledge regarding the complex processes involved with legal claims against municipalities. We will fight to obtain the best compensation award possible for you.
Contact Restivo & Murphy LLP
We offer free initial consultations, and we take school injury claims on contingency, so you will not pay any legal fees until we are successful in your case.
Call us at (800) 997-9109 toll free or contact us online to schedule your consultation.
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SETTLEMENTS & VERDICTS
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$8,000,000 Fractured Pelvic & Urethral Injuries
We've recovered a settlement for a 32-year-old bicyclist who was struck by a bus causing pelvic fractures and urethral injuries which required surgery.
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$7,850,000 Neck, Back & Shoulder Injuries
We've recovered a settlement for a woman who slipped and fell on snow and ice injuring her neck, back, and shoulder which required multiple surgeries.
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$6,300,000 Fractured Foot & Amputation
The verdict for a 47-year-old whose left foot was run over by a bus causing numerous foot fractures and the amputation of his big toe. The offer before trial was $1,050,000.
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$4,250,000 Spinal Cord & Neck Injury
We've recovered a settlement for a passenger involved in a motor vehicle accident with a tractor-trailer where the client sustained a spinal cord injury that required a neck surgery.
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$4,025,000 Herniated Discs & Neck Surgery
Resolution at the conclusion of trial for a 43-year-old who suffered herniated discs requiring neck surgery when his vehicle was struck by a school bus. The offer before trial was $75,000.
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$3,700,000 Spinal Injuries
We've recovered a settlement after a verdict in a liability trial for a 33-year-old construction worker who suffered spinal injuries in a work-related accident. The offer before the liability trial was $500,000.
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$3,436,000 Neck Injuries
A verdict for a 46-year-old man whose neck was injured by a falling traffic sign struck by a motor vehicle. The offer before trial was $325,000.
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$2,850,000 Brachial Plexus Injury
We've recovered a settlement in a motor vehicle accident case where the client sustained a brachial plexus injury with surgeries.
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$2,500,000 Serious Injuries
We've recovered a settlement after a verdict on liability in a motor vehicle accident case involving two clients who were passengers in an ambulette.
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$2,000,000 Neck Injuries
We've recovered a settlement for a 46-year-old woman whose prior neck condition was aggravated by a motor vehicle accident.