Horse Riding Injury Claims

Horse riding is something many people enjoy, but when things go wrong the consequences can be serious and even life-changing. If you’ve had a horse riding accident that wasn’t your fault, our solicitors could help you claim compensation.

Can I Claim Compensation For A Horse Riding Accident?

If your accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you could claim compensation. Our expert lawyers have helped people make horse riding accident claims after being injured:

In road traffic accidents
While working with horses, either on a voluntary or paid basis
At competitions, whether taking part or watching.

Although there are always risks when dealing with horses, you have a right to be kept safe by those responsible for your wellbeing. This might be school instructors, stable owners, or other road users.

We’ll look at what could have been done to prevent your accident, and help you make a claim against those responsible.

How Can I Claim Horse Riding Accident Compensation?

You should contact us as soon as possible after your accident. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss what happened to you and whether or not we think you have a case. If you do start a claim we’ll discuss different ways to pay like No Win No Fee agreements.

We’ll gather information and contact those responsible for your accident to see if they accept responsibility. If they do, we’ll try and secure interim compensation payments before your claim settles. This can help pay for things like immediate medical treatment, travel costs, and loss of income if you can’t work.

We aim to make the claims process as simple as possible, supporting you every step of the way.

How Long Do I Have To Make A Horse Riding Compensation Claim?

You’ll normally have three years to make a claim from the date of your accident. However, there are some exceptions to this rule:

Claims on behalf of children – these can be made any time before your child is 18. Once they’re 18 they can make their own claim until they are 21
Mental capacity – there are no time limits to make a claim on behalf of someone who doesn’t have the mental capacity to claim themselves.

If you or a loved one has suffered from a horse riding accident it’s best to contact us as soon as possible.

How Much Compensation Can I Claim For A Horse Riding Injury?

The amount of compensation you can get for a horse riding injury claim will depend on your individual circumstances. Some of the things we will take into consideration are:

How serious your injury is
Current and future loss of earnings
Medical and travel expenses you've had to pay
Your care and support needs – now and in future.

We’ll make sure your compensation is enough to help you pay for any medical care you need, rehabilitation and any other expenses you’ve had to pay because of your injury.

Can I Make A No Win No Fee Horse Riding Injury Claim?

Most of the cases we handle are funded using a No Win No Fee agreement. This means there’s no financial risk* to you when making a claim. You’ll only have to pay anything if your claim is successful - your opponent will pay most of our fees.

Why Choose Us?

Our personal injury solicitors are based across the country, so wherever you are, we’re on hand to help. We understand the issues you may be facing and our team will work hard to get a positive outcome for you and your family.

In the past two years we’ve helped our personal injury clients claim over £1 billion in compensation. Our lawyers know how frustrating and traumatic an injury can be and we’ll support you throughout the claims process.

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For a free initial consultation about your horse riding injury claim, call us on 0800 056 4110 or contact us online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Are The Risks Of Working With Horses And Horse Riding?

While bumps and bruises often happen when working with and riding horses, more serious injuries can be life-changing and prevent you from enjoying horses in the future.

A kick from a horse could leave serious bruising or broken bones. Falling from a horse, especially at speed, can have devastating consequences – including spinal damage, head injury and paralysis.

If riding a horse on a road, it’s likely that you will come across travelling vehicles. Most of the time, there is a mutual respect and common courtesy between drivers and horse riders. Drivers should slow down to pass horses on the road.

But this isn’t always the case. If you believe a driver could’ve caused your accident, you could make a claim.

Who's Responsible For A Horse Riding Accident?

While riders and those working with horses know that a certain amount of risk is involved, they also have a right to protection from preventable accidents.

If you work at a stables, livery yard, trekking centre or similar, your employer has a duty to make sure that:

They provide you with the correct equipment and training
Their facilities meet safety requirements
They give you horses you're capable of handling.

If any animal has a history of aggressive or unpredictable behaviour, your employer should tell you. These precautions also apply if you’re taking riding lessons or going on a hack.

While falls sometimes happen at competitions and gymkhanas, it’s the duty of venue owners and event organisers to make sure that the correct safety measures are in place. Common examples of negligence include:

Faulty jumps
Unsuitable riding surfaces
Obstacles left in the wrong place
Insufficient barriers between the riding area and the audience.

In certain circumstances the Owner or Keeper of the horse may be strictly liable for the injuries you suffered. Our specialist lawyers will discuss your accident circumstances with you and advise about a possible claim.

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