Serving injured students
in Durham and across NC
Students and visitors deserve a safe campus. Our Durham college campus injury lawyers hold schools and property owners accountable when carelessness causes harm.
College campuses should be places of learning, growth, and safety—not environments where students, visitors, or staff are injured due to negligence. But every year in Durham, people are seriously hurt on campuses because universities, landlords, or security personnel failed to take safety seriously.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we represent individuals who’ve been injured on college campuses in Durham and throughout North Carolina. Whether you were hurt in a slip and fall, attacked in a dormitory, or injured by negligent security, we’re here to help you understand your rights—and take action.
A college campus injury can happen in countless ways. You don’t need to be a student, either—faculty, contractors, delivery drivers, and visitors can all suffer harm if the property isn’t properly maintained or secured.
These are just a few examples of cases we handle:
Wet floors in dining halls, icy walkways, or broken staircases in dorms can lead to traumatic falls, broken bones, and even brain injuries.
If you were assaulted in a dormitory, parking lot, or campus event—and the university failed to provide proper security—you may be entitled to compensation. This includes physical and sexual assaults.
Many students live in off-campus apartments owned or managed by third parties. If you were injured due to broken locks, faulty wiring, or poor lighting, the landlord could be liable.
Colleges have a duty to maintain safe athletic facilities and provide proper supervision. We’ve handled cases involving collapsed bleachers, dangerous equipment, and poorly maintained gyms.
Were you hit by a campus shuttle? Injured at a crosswalk near a campus building? If the school or a contractor was responsible, we can help.
That depends on where, how, and why the injury occurred. Potentially liable parties include:
Colleges often hide behind layers of contractors, third-party housing firms, and vague safety policies. We cut through the red tape—and go after every responsible party.
Yes, you can. Public universities may have certain legal protections, but they can still be held liable for negligence, especially in cases involving:
Private universities and third-party housing companies do not have government immunity and can be sued like any other private entity.
Our firm has experience handling claims involving both public and private schools, including major universities right here in Durham.
Campus injury cases aren’t like typical personal injury claims. They’re more complicated because:
That’s why you need experienced, independent legal counsel—not someone on the school’s payroll.
At Johnson & Groninger, we don’t answer to universities. We answer to you.
Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be able to recover:
In rare cases involving gross negligence or recklessness, punitive damages may also apply.
Colleges are well-practiced in managing public relations. They may try to claim:
We don’t let them shift the blame. We dig into the facts, policies, and safety records—and show exactly where they failed you.
We gather campus security reports, maintenance records, RA logs, witness statements, 911 calls, and crime data. We also request internal emails or university documents through legal channels if necessary.
You don’t have to deal with university lawyers, insurance adjusters, or disciplinary boards. We shield you from the pressure and protect your rights from day one.
Whether your injuries are physical, emotional, or both, we make sure they’re documented and valued. We can also refer you to support resources.
We treat every case like it’s going in front of a jury. That’s how we get maximum settlements—and that’s why universities take us seriously.
We’ve handled high-stakes personal injury cases involving serious injuries, student assaults, negligent landlords, and more. Our law firm is known for:
You won’t be just a file number. You’ll be treated with respect—and you’ll have a team that never gives up on you.
If you or your child has been seriously injured on or near a college campus, don’t let the school’s lawyers sweep it under the rug. You deserve answers. You deserve support. You deserve justice.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we fight for students, parents, and anyone who’s been failed by campus safety. Let’s talk.
Durham-based. Representing clients statewide.
Free consultations. No fee unless we win.
Maybe. Many waivers are unenforceable—especially if the school was grossly negligent or didn’t provide clear warnings. Let us review it.
If the school failed to provide adequate security, ignored previous incidents, or failed to act on reports of danger, yes—you may have a strong negligent security claim.
In most North Carolina personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is 3 years from the date of the injury. For wrongful death, it’s typically 2 years.
But internal deadlines (like school grievance periods) may be much shorter. Call us right away.
We work on a contingency fee basis. That means:
We represent clients statewide, with offices in Durham and Charlotte. Whether you’ve been injured at work or hurt in a crash, we’ll meet you where you are.
