Jun 01 2009
Elementary School Accident
Dixon, Truman, Fisher & Clifford obtained a $275,000.00 settlement from the Washington County School District for the injuries sustained by an 11 year old boy while playing a game of tug-of-war during P.E. The school teacher had pitted all of the fifth grade girls against all of the fifth grade boys in one massive game of tug-of-war. Unfortunately, our 11 year old client had wrapped the rope around his arm before the tug-of-war game began. The teacher failed to notice this and failed to monitor and stop the game notwithstanding screams for help. This incident broke all three bones in our client’s arm, caused significant muscle damage and resulted in compartment syndrome. Before we were hired by our client, the school district was not willing to assume responsibility for this incident.”
