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Southeast Michigan Summer Camp Liability Attorneys

Summer camps provide an extremely valuable experience for the children who attend them. Most camps strive to create a safe environment for the development and enjoyment of young campers. Despite all the precautions that are taken, not all risks can be eliminated. If not managed properly, that risk can lead to tragic accidents. At Hertz Schram, we are available to help summer camps in Michigan, throughout the Midwest and the United States with liability management, litigation defense and expert witness services.

E-mail us or call us at (248) 335-5000 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced summer camp liability attorney.

Victor M. Norris of the law firm of Hertz Schram is not only a lawyer with more than 25 years of experience — he is also the co-owner and director of Camp Tamakwa. For more than 25 years, he has been responsible for every facet of operation at this co-ed wilderness summer camp. After serving as an expert witness in a drowning fatality lawsuit, he became painfully aware of how little attorneys know about the workings of a summer camp. This lack of understanding of the intricacies involved in operating a summer camp makes it extremely difficult for lawyers to prove or defend respective liabilities Mr. Norris has experience in both litigating personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits and operating a summer camp.

Summer Camp Liability Management

Summer camps face unique challenges when it comes to liability. Issues such as safety, supervision, training, logistics and emergencies are dramatically different in a summer camp. We not only understand the intricacies of camping administration because we have operated a summer camp, we also understand the law because we have represented countless clients in personal injury and wrongful death claims.

Our attorneys will work closely with you to see that you have taken every step to prevent accidents at your summer camp. From working with you to improve emergency plans to helping you foresee training opportunities, we will take great care to provide legal advice to help you prevent risks that could jeopardize your business.

Summer Camp Liability Defense

If your camp is facing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, we can help. We are aggressive trial attorneys who will use our experience in the law and our knowledge of summer camp operations to defend you against potential liability. We understand that such lawsuits put your camp in financial jeopardy. You want your camp to be a place of enjoyment for young boys and girls for years to come. We will help protect you so that it is.

Whether a negligence claim is related to a lake drowning, an animal attack, a fall, a broken bone or anything else, we are here to stand by your side.

Summer Camp Liability Expert Witness

Turning to experts in lawsuits is commonplace. Medical experts, accident recreation experts and more have built their careers on using their knowledge of a particular subject to assist lawyers in handling negligence cases. We have found that experts on the subject of summer camp liability are few and far between. Our goal is to fill that gap.

We understand the unique issues related to the operation of a summer camp that are drastically different in these settings. We can put this understanding to work in your case.

Legal Experience - Summer Camp Experience

For a free consultation about summer camp liability, e-mail us or call us at (248) 335-5000.

Attorney Victor Norris of Hertz Schram understands that camps are more than just unique businesses. They are villages. They are isolated and independent communities. His experience with Camp Tamakwa, a successful summer camp with annual enrollment of approximately 300 and staff of about 125, stretches beyond his current role directing and managing liability. He has served as counselor, counselor-in-training, director, tripper, unit director and more. His combination of legal experience and camp experience can benefit you.