Is there a case and approx. how much compensation would be received for a broken tooth? Meaning I dont want to waste my time

Without more facts, it's a little difficult to determine the viability of such a claim from a liability standpoint. For example, did the child slip and fall while under supervision of someone at the school or was it after school hours? How long was the ice there before the accident occurred? Was the ice the result of someone negligently clearing snow or did it just form on its own? Do you have photographs of the icy condition which caused the accident?

Have more than 90 days passed since the date of the accident? In New York, before you sue the NYC Board/Dept. of Education, you must serve it with a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the date of the accident. If you don't serve a timely Notice of Claim, you must move for leave to serve a late Notice of Claim and you must have a decent excuse for the delay. In cases where the value of the injury is limited as in your case, most attorneys will reject a case against the City Board/Dept. of Education if it is more than 90 days old because it's too much work and expense to start off making a motion for leave to serve a late Notice of Claim.

Nevertheless, the child's injury is serious enough to contemplate bringing legal action. You should, therefore, contact a local lawyer and be prepared to answer the questions I've outlined above. If you'd like to send me an e-mail or call me by phone, I'd be more than happy to talk with you further.