What are my rights if a speaker from the sound system fell on my head on school grounds during my son’s basketball game?
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What are my rights if a speaker from the sound system fell on my head on school grounds during my son’s basketball game?
I was at my son’s basketball game and a speaker fell on my head. I have a big knot but have not gone to the hospital because I don’t have insurance or a way to pay the medical bill. However, it’s not getting any better, as a matter of fact it’s getting worse (my neck and back now hurt). I called the school yesterday and they were supposed to call me back; I still haven’t heard from them. What can I do?
Asked on February 17, 2012 under Personal Injury, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The school may be liable for any actual injuries or costs you incur--for example, unreimbursed medical costs; lost wages from missing work; pain and suffering for serious injuries (typically, ones impacting basic life functions or enjoyment, causing disability or disfigurement, etc.)--if the speak falling on your head was due to the school's negligence, such as in not installing it correctly, not checking or maintaining it, etc.
However, if the school does not pay voluntarily, you would need to sue to try to recover money. (Bear in mind, lawsuits are never certain--you can never predict with absolute confience whether you will win or lose.) Therefore, if the school will not compensate you, you need to weigh whether the amount of money you hope to recover is worth the cost and inconvenience of litigation.
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