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Suing a College or University for the Injury or Wrongful Death of a Student

In 2006 a college freshman died mysteriously in his college dorm in New Jersey.  The student’s blood was found around the trash compactor and his body was found a month later in a local-area landfill.  A superior court judge recently ruled that the student’s parents are entitled to sue the university for wrongful death because a jury could conclude that the school was responsible for lax security at the dorm which may have led to a stranger gaining access to the student.  

Can I Sue the University of Washington or Washington State Univeristy for the injury or death of my child?

Locally, parents of students at colleges and universities in Washington State may be asking themselves if they should sue if their child is injured or killed on campus.  The circumstances of every case are different.  Parents would be wise to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney or wrongful death attorney who can examine the facts of the case, the school’s policies, etc. to make a determination of liability and decide if a lawsuit is warranted.