School Bullying Lawsuit Blog
What Constitutes School Bullying?
About 20 percent of children between the ages of 12 and 18 experience bullying during the school year. Victims can suffer serious adverse effects of bullying, which may include severe emotional and physical injuries or even death. Below, our attorneys [...]
Direct and Indirect Bullying: What Is the Difference?
There are many ways to describe bullying. “Direct bullying” and “indirect bullying” refer to the means or method of bullying. Both direct and indirect bullying intend to hurt or harm the targeted victim, and both can have serious short and [...]
Can You Sue for Cyberbullying?
Parents and guardians often want to know, “Can I sue for cyberbullying?” This is a difficult question to answer, because it depends on the circumstances surrounding your child’s situation. Is Cyberbullying Illegal? Cyberbullying can be illegal. This form of bullying [...]
Top Warning Signs of Cyberbullying
Technology provides children with a whole new platform for bullying. Students can bully others on the internet and social media. This is known as cyberbullying. Cyberbullying can have adverse effects on a child’s mental and physical well-being. Parents may be [...]
Student Suffers Brain Injury Following Bullying Attack, Receives Nearly $900,000 Settlement from Lawsuit
A 2016 bullying attack has left an Ankeny High School student with permanent brain damage. The Des Moines, IA student was awarded nearly $900,000 in a settlement with the school. According to the lawsuit, Audrey Vacek was verbally bullied and [...]
New Jersey Sikh Student Drops Out of School Due to Bullying
A lawsuit filed against Gloucester County Special Services School District Board of Education addresses faith-based bullying of a Sikh student. The student, a minor, was allegedly suffering from bullying since 2018 due his religion and perceived race. The Sikh Coalition, [...]
What Are Some Common Types of Cyberbullying?
When parents think about bullying behavior, they may picture physical violence or verbal abuse. However, there are many other forms of school bullying. For example, teenagers often communicate through text messaging and social media. The widespread use of smartphones and [...]
Anti-Bullying Laws Reduce Suicide Rates, Study Suggests
According to working research circulated by the National Bureau of Economic Research, the increase in anti-bullying laws across the U.S. is associated with reduced bullying, depression and thoughts of suicide amongst teenagers. The researchers studied death rates and student behavioral [...]
What Is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place through the use of technology. It may include online threats, harassment and humiliation. It is not uncommon for cyberbullies to send, post or share harmful, false or private information about someone else. Below, our [...]
Bullied Teen Graduates, Overcomes Thoughts of Suicide
A high school senior bullied for years by classmates recently graduated from her Texas school. For years, bullies made fun of the 18-year-old, teasing her about her weight, outfits, and social status. According to the victim, some bullies went so [...]