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Can You Sue on Behalf of an Unborn Person?

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Following the injury or loss of a child in utero, parents may wonder if they have grounds to recover compensation on behalf of their unborn child. In Texas and Louisiana,...
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How Do You Avoid Teen Driver Crashes?

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Teen drivers are almost three times more likely to get in a crash than other drivers, making them a higher risk on the road. They’re also more likely to die in a car...

School District Liability in Bus Accidents

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School districts have a responsibility to provide safe transportation and to ensure that district vehicles carrying students are in good working condition. The law recognizes that schools have a duty...

Schools and Field Trip Liability

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Whether students are on school property or in another location, districts are responsible for the safety of students in their care during the school day and at school-sponsored extracurricular activities....

Schools, Sports Injuries, and Liability: Who Is Responsible?

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According to Stanford Medicine Children's Health, more than 3.5 million children are injured each year while participating in sports or recreational activities. 775,000 of those young athletes require treatment in...

Frequently Asked Questions About a School’s Liability for Bullying

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Parents send their children to school with the understanding that it is a safe, productive space where the child will be able to learn and develop. However, bullying is an...

Does a School Have To Report Mental Health Issues to Parents?

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Millions of people struggle with mental health issues, and that includes the children in our schools. As a parent, it's your responsibility to know how your child is doing in...
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How to keep children safe during Halloween from pedestrian accidents

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Halloween can be an incredibly fun holiday for the entire family to enjoy until someone gets involved in a pedestrian accident. You may already know that pedestrian accidents are more common...
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What are the Childseat and Restraint Laws in Louisiana?

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What Does Louisiana Law Say About Child Seats and Restraints? Louisiana’s law about child seats in cars is RS 32:295 “child passenger restraint system”. The law requires all persons under...
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What Are the Childseat and Restraint Laws in Texas?

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In Texas, some type of restraint in the car is required of all children under 17 years old. These restraints change (and lessen) with age. If you have a child...