Gym & Physical Education Injury – Child Injuries & Accidents

Gym class is a great way for children to stay active, as well as a good method for breaking up the long day of sitting still and studying. Even though physical education classes are good for students, it can still be dangerous due to inadequate supervision, improper equipment use, and the high-energy nature of the gym class activities that children are taking part in.

If your child has been injured due to a gym or physical education accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you. Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.

Liability for Gym & Physical Education Injuries 

Gym and physical education injuries are quite common according to the Center for Injury Research and Policy, with over 60,000 injuries to school children yearly. Most of these injuries are complete accidents, however when a gym teacher is negligent in their duty of care to the children they are supervising, the gym equipment is not properly maintained, or children are not given correct instructions, they may be held liable for their actions or inactions depending on the type of school they are employed by.

Public schools are often granted immunity from liability and lawsuits as a governmental entity. In Illinois, under the Tort Immunity Act, a school district may only be liable for injuries that were caused by willful or wanton conduct, or “a course of action which shows an actual or deliberate intention to cause harm or which, if not intentional, shows an utter indifference to or conscious disregard for the safety of others or their property.” Typically, to prove that a school district or their employee was negligent, a plaintiff must show that the child’s supervisor ignored a hazard, the school district failed to remediate obvious hazards, or the school district knew of an impending danger and failed to act.

Private schools are not awarded the same immunity as a public school, so they may be found liable for injuries and damages that are sustained during gym classes if it can be shown that a teacher or school acted negligently. Some private schools have parents sign waivers regarding injuries during physical education classes, but these waivers are not always ironclad. 

Dealing with accidents that occur in school districts can be difficult and complex. An experienced personal injury lawyer can review your case and help you and your child to pursue the compensation that you deserve.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First. 

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.