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School & Education Litigation

School Injury Lawyer

School districts are responsible for the care, supervision, safety and control of their students. Schools are supposed to be safe places for learning, athletics and activities, but all too often they are not. Unsafe conditions can lead to a serious injury. Some students can be subjected to abuse and assaults because of inadequate supervision and student discipline.

What can parents do when their child is injured?

In South Carolina, they have the right to aggressively pursue justice for the injuries suffered by their child.

The McDougall LawFirm is a personal injury law practice with a record of success in litigation involving educational facilities and educational premises liability claims. We have the experience, knowledge and drive to succeed for our clients.

Our firm represents students who have suffered injuries in school facilities due to:

  • Falls
  • Unsafe conditions
  • Physical assault
  • Sexual abuse by a student or teacher
  • And other acts of negligence resulting in injuries at school

Contact us for a free initial consultation. An attorney at our firm can review your case and discuss the steps we can take to obtain compensation and justice.

Important — if your child has suffered injuries in an accident or assault at school, report the incident to school administration. Then call the McDougall LawFirm at 843-379-7000 or toll free at 866-251-2034 as soon as possible.

Experienced Personal Injury Advocates

Since 1996, the McDougall LawFirm has represented people in South Carolina who have suffered serious injuries and wrongful death as the result of negligence in schools. We have the experience and resources needed to prevail for our clients.

We will undertake a comprehensive investigation of the event that injured your child. We will also review medical records to determine the exact nature of the injuries, including both the physical and emotional effects of the incident.

We have an array of outside resources we can draw upon, including private investigators, people experienced in interviewing special needs children, child psychologists and professionals in other disciplines.

Obtaining Compensation and Justice

The McDougall LawFirm will work to build a strong and persuasive case. Our goal will be to obtain maximum compensation and justice for the injuries to your child.

Free Consultation — Call Today

For a free consultation with the McDougall LawFirm, call 866-251-2034 toll free or 843-379-7000, or contact us online.

Super Lawyers J. Olin McDougall, II rated by Super Lawyers visit superlawyers.com Million Dollar Advocates Forum Life Member Recognized For Excellence, April 2011 Top Attorneys South Carolina J. Olin McDougall, II Presidential Who's Who Cambridge Who's Who American Association for Justice Formerly The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) SCAJ South Carolina Association for Justice

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McDougall LawFirm, L.L.C.
115 Lady's Island Commons
Beaufort, SC 29907
Phone: 843-379-7000
Toll Free: 866-251-2034
Fax: 843-379-7007
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