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Increase in school injury payouts

Personal injury claims filed by disgruntled parents have drastically increased in the last five years, it has emerged.

Recent studies in Lincolnshire found that schools have paid £85,000 to injured children, according to the Lincolnshire Echo. Compensation awards since 2005 have varied from £1,000 to £14,000, with the youngest claimant being a four year old.

Despite the negative figures, Assistant Director of Children's Services at Lincolnshire County Council Debbie Barnes stressed that educational establishments in the area are constantly reviewing their health and safety procedures.

She noted there are many cases that do not lead to compensation awards, with the individual circumstances of the situation considered before any money is handed over.

"We work with schools to ensure health and safety policies are robust and effective to reduce the risk of injuries to pupils," Ms Barnes was quoted as saying.

The research found that that many of the compensation cases detailed involved some form of malfunctioning or hazardous school equipment.

Parents whose children are injured by the negligence of British schools have been encouraged to seek legal advice as soon as possible. Expert personal injury solicitors are here to answer any questions and help obtain any compensation, if possible.