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In order to claim for personal injury sustained by a child, whether it occurred as a result of a school accident, nursery accident, or in other circumstances, it is necessary to prove the liability of another party.
Although the question of "acceptable risk" is important, for the vast majority of claims to be settled, the question of supervision will need to be addressed.
Supervision
Nurseries, schools and leisure centres all have to address the question of supervision &ndash, although the level and type of supervision required will depend on both the age of the children and the environment in which they are in.
It is fair to say that supervision is one of the primary roles of these types of institutions, and it is one that teachers, assistants and other staff must be well-trained in – individual roles must be clearly understood.
Despite these factors, there is no legal requirement for schools or nurseries to provide constant surveillance of child activities. Instead, the important point will usually be one of whether there has been appropriate surveillance that has reduced the risk of accident and personal injury to a reasonable level.
In fact, in Harris v Perry 2008 the Court of Appeal in Harris ruled that it was both unworkable and against the public interest for parents to keep children under constant watch. This is a decision which has been echoed and reinforced by various subsequent cases.
Exceptions
However, there are plenty of exceptions to the above principles. For example, in areas where there is a high level of risk, such as around swimming facilities or hazardous equipment, there is an obligation for schools, nurseries or other care providers to ensure that there is constant surveillance and supervision of all children and activities.
Claim compensation for personal injury
Making a personal injury claim can seem a like a confusing and complicated task. However, with the right legal advice it is possible to remove the stress and confusion of claiming.
YouClaim's accident compensation lawyers are among the very best in the country and can help claimants by providing leading legal service at no charge (in most cases) and with no deductions – 100% compensation is guaranteed in a won case.
If you have suffered injury in a car crash, a school accident, a workplace incident or as a result of a faulty or defective product, contact our friendly and helpful advice-line today on 0800 10 757 95 or the mobile-friendly number at the top of this page.
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