Equestrian Accident Claims

If you have been injured in a horse-riding accident or by a horse, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim. Our Personal Injury Solicitors specialise in equestrian accident claims and have pursued numerous successful claims for those who have been injured riding or handling horses.

We can help you get the compensation you deserve after your equestrian accident. Contact us today on 033 3344 9600 or complete our online enquiry form.

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Horse Riding Injuries and Claims

It is estimated around 2.7 million people in Britain enjoy horse riding. Unfortunately, there are many dangers associated with horse riding, from passing motor vehicles, defective equipment or if the horse gets spooked.

According to the British Horse Society (BHS), road traffic accidents involving horses and vehicles are continuing to rise. They had 1,037 accidents reported to them in 2020, which is a 23% increase compared to 2018-2019.

The severity of injuries from horse riding 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 brain damage or paralysis.

Not only can people suffer injuries while riding a horse, but also when on the ground handling horses or in close proximity to horses.

If you’ve been injured in an equestrian accident, you could be entitled to make a claim. Please contact us on 033 3344 9600 or complete our online enquiry form.

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Common Causes of Horse Riding Accidents

The risk of injury from horse riding is difficult to determine compared to other leisure activities such as motorcycle riding or rock climbing etc. Our Personal Injury Solicitors have handled many successful equestrian accident claims, some of the most common causes of horse-riding accidents include:

Riders being involved in a road traffic 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.

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Make an Equestrian Compensation Claim

If you or a loved one have been injured in a horse riding accident, you could be entitled to make a compensation claim. This might be due to the negligence of a 3^rd 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.

Please note, there is a strict 3-year time limits on personal injury compensation claims. Court proceedings must be issued within 3 years of the date of your injury. We recommend contacting us as soon as possible to give our team the best chance to get you the compensation you deserve.

Most claims we manage are funded by ‘No Win No Fee’ agreement, meaning there is no financial risk to you if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not have to pay for your legal fees. However, if your claim is successful then a success fee will be deducted from the compensation award to cover the cost of your legal fees.

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