What are School Bullying Lawyers?

School Bullying is Unbearable!!!

It’s no secret that bullying is happening more and more often these days to children, especially younger children, all thanks to the internet. What many fail to realize, however, is how significant the consequences of bullying can be. Kids who are regularly targeted by bullies often suffer both socially and emotionally, leading to depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem, substance abuse, academic struggles, and even thoughts of suicide.

At Mullen Law Firm, we recognize the lasting effects that online bullying can have on a child and their loved ones, and we’re dedicated to holding those responsible accountable. We maintain the best attorney-client relationship so that the victim and the victim’s family can feel at ease and mention all necessary factors of the case, including any confidential or sensitive information. If your child is a bullying victim, we can help you with everything you need to prevent bullying in your child’s school. Call us today for a consultation.

Effects of School Bullying on Child’s Health

School bullying is an unfair, unhealthy, and sometimes dangerous act that can initiate in middle school through high school. The legal definition of bullying is physical, mental, or verbal acts that are committed with the intent of intimidating, harassing, or causing harm to another student.

The consequences of bullying can have measurable and detrimental impacts on a child’s physical health as well as the financial and emotional well-being of the entire family. When bullying escalates to this point, and either the school, the bully’s parents, or another party behaves negligently in stopping or preventing the behavior, the victim and their family may be able to pursue a personal injury claim and receive compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Anti-Bullying Laws in the United States

There are several states’ laws and policies followed by each state in the United States regarding bullying. But the federal law only caters to bullying and overlapping harassment. School districts in the U.S. are obliged to abide actively by these laws to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment.

Federal Anti-Bullying Law

In the United States, there is no federal law that applies to bullying. However, if bullying overlaps with ethnicity, sexual assault or sexual harassment, disability, religion, gender identity, or color, it should be legally addressed, and the victim should be provided with legal counsel.

State Anti-Bullying Law

In the anti-bullying state law, it is declared that any form of bullying and harassment in the school or with school students is unacceptable. Every incident of bullying should be taken seriously, and serious majors should be taken to ensure the mental, physical, and cognitive health of the student.

School officials, including administration, teachers, fellow students, and families, are responsible for protecting the bullied child from any mishaps that occur during school grounds and giving him emotional and moral support to say no to this unfair bullying behavior.

School’s Obligations Regarding Harassment

In the United States, each school is subject to take harassment cases very seriously. If they are reported of any harassment case, school officials are directed to take it seriously and start investigating what happened at the scene.

Here are some obligations set and defined by the government for schools.

• Immediate actions should be taken to determine what happened and investigate the entire report.

• Inquire about the victim, involved students, and fellow students to understand the situation clearly. The inquiry should be prompt, thorough, and impartial and should focus on time-sensitive information.

• Interview the target students, the staff, and the teachers of the class to ask about any suspicious behavior during the class.

• Detailed communication should be taken with the victim or the target student to find out the possible way to end the harassment in a way that is feasible for the victim.

• Check-in with the victim or the target audience to ensure that the harassment has ended and that he/she is doing fine.

When to Hire a School Bullying Lawyer?

If you or your child is facing repeated conduct of bullying at school, it is the best choice to work with an attorney who represents students to help them get out of that torture. Bullying cases can destroy the personality, mental health, and cognitive abilities of your child.

If you have noticed any suspicious and unhealthy change in your child’s behavior or if your child has reported you about being bullied at school, take the courage to help him out. We understand that during these tough times, it is hard for you to think of any way to bring your child out of that torture. Many parents even think of shifting to another place or transferring to a new school.

However, if you consult with an attorney, he will assess the facts of the case and help you and your child get compensation for the emotional, psychological, and physical distress he faced at a young age. In many cases, our experienced attorneys will file criminal charges against the other party, considering the severe damage that occurred to the student.

Is Filing for a School Bullying Lawsuit Worth It?

Thanks to heightened awareness of this pervasive problem, pursuing a bullying lawsuit is easier than ever. When you reach out to Mullen Law Firm, we’ll listen to your child’s story and determine who, if anyone, is at fault for their injuries. From there, we’ll work hard to build a strong case in your favor to help ensure that your child and your family can heal from this situation and prevent this from happening to other children in the future.

Our school bullying lawyers serve clients all around Suffolk County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, and following localities. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation and get legal counsel on your case.