Car Accident Attorneys Bronx

In order to make a claim against a public school, the claimant must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the occurrence and suit must be filed within one year and 90 days. But: there can be exception if the school had actual knowledge of the incident, and the statute of limitations can be extended if the injured person is a minor at the time of the incident. Also: you would have to show that school officials knew or should have known this was going to happen and failed to take steps to prevent it. Finally, if you were an employee of the school, you are limited to worker's compensation.

Depending on where the accident occurred and the laws of the community inwhich the school is located, the general rule in NYS is that the statute of limitations for a public institution is one year and ninety days from the date of the incident. Just the fact that you were injured on by a fellow student of itself would not make the school district liable for any injuries. Each case must be determined on it's own merits. If you would like to discuss this matter further.

You have ninety days to file a notice of claim against a public school (sometimes excusable) but must sue within one year and ninety days. Against a private school you can sue until your twenty first birthday.