Q: Can an opposing party bring a lawyer to a meeting without my consent or knowledge?
My child was injured in school and initially refused care. Was told to sit down when the teacher was informed of a knocked out tooth, blood and pain. Only after numerous attempts of informing the teacher of the injury and pain was my child brought to the nurse who was on lunch break. My child then sat in a room and then sent back to the classroom with a napkin to hold his tooth in that got busted out.
I didn’t find out about the injury u too my child came home from school.
I sent emails and received the generic “we are sorry this happened” I said informed them all communication will be done via email or face/face and will documented incase legal action will be perused.
A meeting has been set up but I need to know what I can do if they bring a lawyer.
A: A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope your child is okay. The short answer to your question is that you may also have the right to bring an attorney. The matter may have been resolved at this point, but you could reach out to Pennsylvania attorneys to try set up a free initial consult. As far as bringing in an attorney of your own - depending on the injuries and what happened, it could be helpful, or it could needlessly inflame a situation that doesn't warrant an attorney and result in legal bills you didn't need - it's all fact-specific. Speaking with an attorney beforehand could place you in a better position to make a well-informed decision. Good luck
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