Injury Caused by Animals
Injuries caused by Animals
Dog Bites, Injuries Caused by Animals and Equestrian Accidents
If you have been attacked by an animal and have sustained serious injury due to the negligence of the animal’s handler, you may be able to claim compensation for your injury.
The amount of compensation you could receive will depend on several factors, such as how serious the injury was and the circumstances of the attack. If you have not been able to work because of the attack or if you are experiencing serious long-term effects such as disfigurement or loss of a limb therefore reducing your life prospects, you should be able to claim compensation.
How to claim
In most circumstances, you have three years following the incident to submit a claim. We understand that submitting a claim can be intimidating but our friendly legal solicitors can lead you through the process.
Equestrian Accidents
While horses are generally tame animals, they are also powerful animals. Horses have amazing strength and can cause serious injury to riders and passers-by.
One of the most common causes of accidents is road traffic incidents where a vehicle passes too close to the horse causing it to buck and throw off their rider, which would unnerve even the most reliable horses.
Negligence by a Horse Keeper
Perhaps you were taking riding lessons, and you had been provided with inadequate supervision or equipment by the riding school, or the horse was unsuitable for the rider’s level of experience. Your health and safety may have been neglected resulting in injury.
Some Common Horse-related Accidents:
- Accident resulting from the horse biting, kicking, or bucking.
- Injuries sustained while working with horses e.g., as an instructor or groom
- Injury caused by defective, ill-fitting, or unsuitable equipment.
- Road traffic accidents
- Unpredictable horse
- Falling from a horse
Dog Bites
Some common examples of injury caused by dogs:
- Attacks involving a dog that was not on a lead or has escaped from its owner in a public place.
- Attacks involving children.
- Attack in a private home or commercial premises that you were visiting.
- Attacks on delivery drivers or postal workers trying to deliver mail.
- A provoked attack by the dog's owner
- Accidents caused by dogs escaping on a public highway.
Being bitten by a dog can be a traumatic experience. Every dog owner has a legal responsibility to control and prevent their pet from harming another person. The injury could have been sustained in a public place or even whilst visiting a private property.
Contact us
If you have been injured by an animal and would like to make a compensation claim, please contact us on 01492 874774/596596 today or click ‘Get in Touch’ below.
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Whatever has happened to you please contact us without delay to discuss your claim.
