FAQs About Making an Equestrian Accident Claim
Horse riding is physically demanding and there are many dangers associated with it, from passing motor vehicles, defective equipment or if the horse gets spooked. The severity of injuries from horse riding will depend on the cause of the accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a horse riding accident, you could be entitled to make an equestrian accident claim. Our experienced Personal Injury team answer some FAQs about making an equestrian accident claim.
FAQs About Making an Equestrian Accident Claim
- What are the most common causes of equestrian accidents?
The most common causes of an equestrian accident include:
- Riders being involved in a road accident with a motor vehicle
- Riders being injured due to riding on dangerous surfaces
- Riders being injured due to defective equipment e.g., saddle, reins, girth, bridle, or riding hat etc.
- Riders being provided with a horse which exhibits dangerous behaviour
Not only can people suffer injuries while riding a horse, but they can also be injured when on the ground handling horses or near horses.
- What types of injuries are sustained in equestrian accidents?
The severity of injuries sustained from an equestrian accident will depend on the cause of the accident. The most common injuries from horse riding are bruises, fractures, abrasions, concussion, and broken bones. More severe injuries arise when a rider is thrown from the horse and land on their head, which can result in head and brain injuries, paralysis, or spinal injuries. Other injuries caused by horses include bites, kicks, standing on a person’s foot, crushing a person against a wall or gates.
- Who can make an equestrian accident claim?
If you or a loved one have been injured in an equestrian accident, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim. This might be due to the negligence of a third party or the strict liability of the keeper/owner of the horse under the Animals Act 1971. Our specialist personal injury solicitors are experienced in securing compensation for Claimants injured in horse riding accidents. Call us on 033 3344 9600 or simply email [email protected].
- How to make an equestrian accident claim?
If you or a loved one have been involved in an equestrian accident, you should contact our personal injury solicitors as soon as possible after the accident, because there is a strict 3-year time limit from the date of your injury to issue Court proceedings.
One of our personal injury legal advisors will go through your details, discuss your accident, and assess the validity of your equestrian accident claim.
If your case is accepted, it will be passed onto one of our experienced personal injury solicitors who will explain the claims process, funding options and answer any additional questions you may have.
- How much compensation will I receive for my equestrian accident claim?
The amount of compensation you will receive for your equestrian accident claim will be based on several factors, including the severity of your injury, the impact it has on your life and any financial losses you have incurred as a result. Our Personal Injury Solicitors can advise you how much compensation you could receive.
- How are equestrian accident claims funded?
The 3 most common ways equestrian accident claims are funded are:
- No Win No Fee Arrangement –If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay for your legal fees. However, if the claim is successful then a percentage will be deducted from the compensation awarded to cover the cost of the legal fees. The majority of equestrian accident claims we take on are funded by No Win No Fee agreement.
- Legal Expense Insurance – As part of your home insurance policy you may have legal expense insurance, which will cover the cost of legal proceedings.
- Trade Union Membership – If you are a member of a Trade Union, you may receive free legal representation and advice from our one of our experienced personal injury solicitors as part of your membership.
Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors
Morrish Solicitors is a long-established law firm based in West Yorkshire providing a range of legal services both regionally and nationally. We have an experienced team of personal injury solicitors renowned for their ability to recover significant compensation for Claimants injured because of someone else’s negligence.
Our specialist solicitors have extensive experience across a wide range of personal injury claims including:
- Accidents at Work
- Occupational Diseases
- Road Traffic Accidents
- Equestrian Accidents
- Public Liability
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Head Injuries
- Spinal Injuries
- Fatal Accidents
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact our specialist personal injury solicitors on 033 3344 9600 or email [email protected].
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