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Horse riding and working with horses can be very rewarding but when accidents happen the injuries can be serious and even life-changing. If you’ve had an accident involving horses that wasn’t your fault, our solicitors could help you claim compensation.

Can I Claim Compensation For A Horse-Related Accident?

Our experienced solicitors have successfully handled many horse accident claims and can help get you the compensation you deserve for:

  • Injuries from working with horses
  • Injuries from a road traffic accident
  • Injuries from a riding lesson
  • Injuries from a competitive event (either while taking part or watching)
  • Injuries involving a horse and carriage
  • Injuries while training or leading horses.

Although there are always risks when handling and being around horses, the people in charge have a duty of care to keep you safe. This can mean employers, instructors, horse owners or event organisers. Employers aren’t allowed to argue that you knew the risks around horses and accepted these risks. They are not allowed to argue that the injuries were just “one of those things” or a “hazard of the job”.

If you’ve been injured in a road traffic accident while riding your horse you may be entitled to compensation as well.  Horse riders are vulnerable on the road and road traffic accidents can cause serious injuries and emotional trauma.

You may still be able to make a horse riding accident claim if the incident was a hit and run and you couldn’t identify the driver. Claims may also be possible if the driver spooked your horse, causing injuries to you or your animal.

Our specialist advisors can assess what happened and advise you on whether you have a potential claim.  Your compensation could cover rehabilitation needs, horse retraining needs, emotional and psychological support, medical and travel expenses, replacing equipment, and fitness rehabilitation.

Contact us today to find out more about making a horse accident compensation claim.

How Can I Claim 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 you have a case. If you do start a claim we can offer different ways to pay, like No Win No Fee agreements. This means there is no financial risk to you.

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.

How long it takes to get you compensation will depend on:

  • Proving who was responsible for your injury
  • If and when that person accepts responsibility
  • How severe your injuries are and how long it takes to work out your treatment and rehabilitation needs.

In the majority of cases we’ll be able to get you compensation by settling out of court, which is quicker than going to court.

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 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’re claiming for a loved one who died as a result of the accident, you need to claim within three years of their passing.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a horse related accident it’s best to contact us as soon as possible.

How Much Compensation Can I Claim?

There is no set amount of compensation you can claim. Once we know the circumstances of your accident, we can give you more detail.

We’ll take a number of things into account to work out how much compensation you should receive:

How severe your injuries are and how well you’ve been able recover

  • The costs of your current and future medical care, including treatment costs for the rest of your life if necessary
  • If you’ve lost (or will lose) any income through work absence or unemployment
  • Any costs to adapt your home or vehicle needed because of your injury
  • Training costs for alternative employment where appropriate
  • Out of pocket expenses caused by the accident
  • Veterinary fees to treat your horse or pony’s injuries
  • Retraining costs for your horse or pony, if there are issues when riding on the road
  • Loss of value of your horse or pony (if their injuries are likely to cause this)
  • Damage to your riding equipment and additional expenses (if you have had to pay someone else to take care of your horse during your recovery).

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 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 Irwin Mitchell?

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.

We’re the largest personal injury team of any law firm in the country. We’re supported by experienced investigators and medical professionals. With their expert knowledge, we can make sure you get the best possible compensation to cover your needs now and in the future.

We’re one of the few law firms that have a dedicated road traffic accident investigation team, which includes former police investigators. They have experience of road traffic accidents involving horses and they help our lawyers gather evidence for your claim. They help us make sure your case is as strong as possible.

Many of our lawyers have experience riding out on the roads and being around horses, so we have first-hand knowledge of the issues involved.

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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Horse Riding Injury Claims - More Information

Although there are always risks when you’re around animals, the Animals Act 1971 says that animal owners or keepers may be responsible for injuries caused by their animals. We can help you make a claim against the owner to get you the compensation and support you need.

Our lawyers take the time to listen to what happened to you. We make sure to get you the compensation you deserve as well as the best support possible for your injuries.

Horse riding and being around horses is not without risks, and riders and others working with horses know this. Some people have a duty of care to make sure you are as safe as possible: Employers, instructors, stable owners and other road users all need to take precautions to ensure accidents are avoided. Negligence could lead to injury because of:

  • Defective or unsuitable equipment - such as the saddle, reins, girth or riding hat
  • Inadequate or unsafe instructions during lessons or hacks
  • Irresponsible driving by other road users
  • Being provided with an unsuitable or unpredictable horse

If you are working with horses, for example at stables, livery yards, or trekking centres, there should be safety procedures in place to avoid accidents happening. At competitions and gymkhanas, the event organisers have a duty to keep both participants and spectators as safe as possible.  If you have been injured in these circumstances, you should discuss the circumstances with a specialist equine lawyer to find out more.

If you would like to find out more about making a claim, contact us free on 0800 056 4110

By making a horse riding injury claim, you might be able to access compensation which takes into account:

  • Your pain and suffering
  • Rehabilitative therapy and support
  • Counselling support
  • Loss of earnings
  • Expenses (such as travel costs to hospital or therapy appointments)

The amount of compensation you’re likely to receive will depend on a combination of the above factors and the severity of your injuries.

If the person or organisation responsible for your injuries accepts responsibility early on, we could also help you get access to interim compensation payments. These payments can help cover your ongoing care costs (including rehabilitation) and expenses (such as travel expenses) while we’re working on your case.

After you’ve contacted us, we’ll set up a free initial consultation to discuss your case and whether you have a legal claim. We’ll discuss what funding options are available to you to pay for your claim, including No Win No Fee agreements*.

We’ll then get in touch with those responsible for your accident at an early stage to see if they accept the blame for your injuries. If they accept responsibility, we’ll try to secure interim compensation payments which can fund private medical care and ongoing expenses, before your claim fully settles. Any interim payments will be taken out of your final compensation award.

Our experts will look into your case in detail, gathering evidence to support your claim. We’ll also look at the care and therapy you’ll need to recover from your injuries, as well as long-term implications for your health and the associated costs that need to be factored into your compensation.

We’ll always try and negotiate claims out of court, keeping the claim process as short as we can. However, if your opponent doesn’t accept responsibility or doesn’t agree with the amount of compensation we feel you need, we’ll start court proceedings.

Even when trial dates have been set, claims are still often settled before reaching court. If your claim does need to go to court, we’ll be there to help you every step of the way, talking you through what will happen so you feel as comfortable as possible.

Examples of those you could make a claim against include:

  • Stable owners/employers
  • Venue owners/event organisers
  • Road users
  • Instructors
  • Owner or keeper of the horse

 To find out more about how we could help you, contact us on 0800 056 4110

Many of our cases are funded with a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk* to you when making a compensation claim.

At the start of your case we’ll discuss funding options with you, advising you which we think is most suitable. If you have legal expenses insurance (LEI) or are covered by a trade union policy, these may be better options to fund your claim. Legal expenses insurance is included in many household insurance policies, so it’s always worth checking whether you’re already covered.

If we think you’re best supported by a No Win No Fee agreement, we’ll explain the process clearly. This involves setting up an insurance policy that will protect you, at no cost to you. You’ll only have to pay anything when your claim is successful – your opponent will pay most of our fees.

Please visit our No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works.

We have experienced solicitors based across the country who specialise in helping people claim compensation for injuries caused by riding or working with horses. We understand the issues that you and your loved ones may be facing, and we can answer all of your questions in plain English.

As well as helping you claim compensation, we can help with your rehabilitation and recovery. If you can’t work because of your injuries, then we can also advise you on benefit entitlement and arrange for the best possible support to help you recover.

We’ve helped many other people who have suffered horse riding injuries, and we’ll use our experience to get a positive outcome for you and your family.

Meet our horse accident claim solicitors.

Karen, client

I would be so pleased to always recommend Irwin Mitchell to anyone who had a legal case that they needed help with.”

Karen O'Brien, client

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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Related Information - Horse Accident Claims

Dog accident claims - If you’ve been injured because of an uncontrolled dog, you could claim compensation
Cow accident claims - If you’ve been injured by a cow or herd of cows, we could help you claim compensation
Accident in public places claims - We could help you claim compensation if you’ve had an accident in public that wasn’t your fault.
Rehabilitation - We specialise in helping you get the rehabilitation and support you need to recover from your accident.

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*To make a No Win No Fee claim, you need to enter into an agreement that's linked to a suitable insurance policy. We'll explain this in more detail before we start your claim.

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