How Should I Handle Head Injuries in School?

Head injuries in school and how you should handle a claim is a question without a definitive answer; by contacting a legal professional to explore your options, based on your circumstances, the next steps can then be decided.

The nature of the accident is an influential element to any potential claim; if no fault can be assigned to the victim of the incident, and liability resides with a third party, then you may be eligible to claim personal injury compensation.

As a parent, the phone call from school is often the one that causes immediate concern and if injury is involved, then quick and effective treatment is vital.

Can head injuries in school vary in severity?

The short answer is yes. Head injuries in school vary in severity from minor bumps to concussions and possibly worse should a severe blow be suffered.

Most frequent is a bump on the head among children, which can occur in any number of ways, from running into another child to tripping over in the yard. These ailments are usually treated by staff at school with a cold compress to reduce swelling and note going home to parents to recommend monitoring of any developing symptoms.

However, things can be more concerning if the following occurs after an accident that involves a hit to the head:

• The person is knocked unconscious
• They have difficulty staying awake
• A seizure follows
• They have problems with their vision or hearing
• Clear fluid coming from the ears or nose

These are just some of the symptoms that the NHS advise you to contact 999 in the aftermath of an accident.

What if one or more of these symptoms are present?

If your child displays one or more of these symptoms, seek urgent and immediate medical attention.

By doing so, a serious head injury can be assessed quickly, and a treatment pathway implemented swiftly mitigating as much of the potential damage as possible in the circumstances.

The health and wellbeing of your child are of the utmost importance and quick, decisive action can make a massive difference to any diagnosis.

What next?

Unfortunately, there are situations where children can be left with longer paths to recovery, or even life-changing injuries. If that’s the case, gaining as much support and assistance as possible is necessary to help with any adjustments to an altered future.

Personal injury compensation can help with this.

By starting a claim with a legal company specialising in personal injury claims, like Winns, you get immediate assistance with processing legal elements and getting the medical support that’s required.

Our team will facilitate all aspects of the claim and help you get financial compensation from the at-fault party.

Please note, that you shouldn’t feel apprehensive about claiming against a school. They don’t pay the compensation directly from their budget – they will have relevant insurance coverage to cater for such incidences.

Have you considered the fall-out of head injuries in school and making a claim? If so, give our team a call today for a no-obligation chat about your circumstances.

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