Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas
Texas Tort: Student injured in chemical release
High school had a chemical leak in the
indoor pool area causing student injury
including facial irritation and
pneumonia. Student is trying to
recover ambulance and hospital
charges. Are these recoverable in Tx?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Texas Tort: Student injured in chemical release
Public schools are generally immune from liability for personal injury claims unless the injury was caused by a motor vehicle. Nonetheless, you can always submit the medical bills to the school and see if it will voluntarily compensate you. If the student attended a private school, then the damages may be recoverable.
If a 3rd party was involved, e.g., a pool maintenance company, then you might be able to make a claim against the 3rd party.
Re: Texas Tort: Student injured in chemical release
Unfortunately, all public schools in Texas are totally immune from personal injury claims unless a motor vehicle is the cause. This also includes public universities. If a private company were in charge of maintenance, however, you might be able to sue that company.
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