College and University Negligence

Boston School Negligence Lawyer

Colleges and universities are places where college students are given the opportunity to realize their fullest potential in a setting of academic rigor and community. Many college students, however, face very different situations than what is depicted on a brochure or on a campus tour. Our firm addresses issues of school negligence such as mental health concerns and safety issues. When a school is negligent in addressing known risks or ignoring signs and symptoms of depression, students are often put in danger.

If you are concerned about something that happened at your child’s college, contact an attorney from Heinlein & Beeler, P.C.

Addressing Mental Health Issues

College students face intense pressures to adjust to a life away from home, making new friends, fitting in with groups on campus, staying away from pressure to drink or use drugs, and finding time to excel in coursework. Resident advisors, academic counselors, professors, deans, and other individuals are integral in your child’s college experience. These individuals are caretakers in a sense, with the duty to spot signs of mental health issues such as missing class, poor grades, withdrawing socially, not eating, and other behaviors. Parents are no longer able to see their child every day, and it is easy for a child to say everything is fine when communicating via the phone or e-mail. College administrators need to address the signs and symptoms of depression. In a worst case scenario, this depression can lead to a student taking his or her own life.

Addressing Negligent Security

Dormitories and on-campus apartments need to take adequate security measures. When adequate security systems are not in place, students can be injured through attacks, sexual assault, and rape. A school’s negligence regarding the safety and security of a student should not be overlooked.

If you are the parents of a college student who has been injured as the result of school negligence, contact our firm to arrange a consultation.