At Navado we have assisted students, parents and teachers with claims in negligence in an education context.
Negligence is where a party has breached a duty of care owed to another causing loss or injury. A duty of care will generally exist between a teacher and a student, as the student is under their care and supervision. Similarly, an employer will usually have a duty of care for the safety of its employees and an obligation to provide a safe workplace.
Negligence can arise from the conduct demonstrated by a party, but also their failure to take reasonable precautions or steps to eliminate the risk of loss or injury to another.
Negligence may amount to a breach of the law or a Code of Conduct adopted by the education provider.
Examples of negligence may include (and are not limited to):
- The failure of the School or University to repair damaged equipment;
- The failure of the School or University to take steps to eliminate bullying, violence, harassment and intimidation, for example;
- The School or University failing to take steps to prevent a teacher from engaging in misconduct;
- The School or University imposing sanctions that create a risk to health and safety.
The area of negligence often coincides with claims in personal injury, which is a claim for compensation arising from the injury or loss sustained by the claimant. At Navado, we have experience in both areas of law and can assist you in pursuing your claim against the School or University.
If you believe that you have a claim in negligence in an Education context, we recommend you contact our firm and arrange an appointment to see one of our Education & Schools Law Solicitors. Please contact us on (02) 9233 4048 or send an email to info@navado.com.au.
This webpage (and any material or wording appearing on this webpage) is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute any Legal Advice. It does not take into account your objectives, your instructions or all of the relevant facts and/or circumstances. Navado accepts no responsibility to any person who relies on the information provided on this website. We further refer you to our Disclaimer.
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