Horse Riding Accident Claims Lawyers Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee
Horse riding accidents can result in serious injury, often through no fault of the rider. Whether you were thrown from a horse, injured while handling a horse, or hurt due to the negligence of another person, you may be entitled to compensation.
Injuries from horse riding accidents can range from broken bones and soft tissue damage to spinal injuries and head trauma. Even a relatively minor fall can lead to long-term physical or psychological difficulties. If you’ve suffered loss or injury as a result of a horse-riding accident, we can help you claim the compensation you deserve. This can include damages for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, treatment costs, and ongoing care or support needs.
To speak with a solicitor about your circumstances, call us today on 0800 988 8082 or complete our online enquiry form, and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
Specialist Solicitors for Horse Riding Accident Compensation Claims
Horse riding is enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities, but it remains a high-risk activity where proper safety measures are essential. Our personal injury solicitors have experience helping riders who have been injured in a variety of settings, including:
- Recreational riding on private land, bridleways, or in open countryside
- Horse trekking centres or riding holidays, including organised group hacks
- Riding schools, particularly accidents involving beginner or novice riders
- Equestrian events such as show jumping, cross country or dressage
- Pony clubs or youth riding groups
- Commercial stables, including where horses are hired or loaned
- Horse livery yards where poor handling, negligent care or unsafe facilities have caused harm
- Road riding accidents involving collisions with vehicles or unsafe driving near horses
Whatever the setting, if someone else’s negligence caused or contributed to your injury, we will work with you to bring a strong and well-supported claim.
Understanding Liability in Horse Riding Accidents
Determining who is legally responsible for a horse-riding accident can be complex. Responsibility may rest with:
- The owner or handler of the horse, particularly if the horse was known to be unpredictable or unsuitable for the situation
- The riding instructor or stables, if they failed to provide adequate supervision, matched a rider with an inappropriate horse, or supplied faulty tack
- The organiser of an event or ride who failed to ensure reasonable safety precautions were in place
- A driver who caused an accident while the rider was using the road
- Landowners or occupiers if unsafe terrain, hazards or obstacles contributed to the accident
Our experienced solicitors will carefully investigate the circumstances of your accident, gather the evidence required, and identify the appropriate party to pursue your claim against.
We can help – even if you’re not sure who is responsible
We understand that in some situations it may not be immediately clear who was at fault. Our team can help investigate what happened and ensure your rights are protected. We can also help where a child or loved one has been injured and needs assistance bringing a claim.
Horse Riding Accident Claims FAQs
Anyone injured in a horse-riding accident in Scotland, where another party was at fault, can make a claim for compensation.
In Scotland, most horse-riding accident claims must be made within three years from the date of the accident.
You may claim damages for pain, lost earnings, medical expenses, and care costs following a horse-riding injury.
Liability may fall on a horse owner, riding instructor, stables, event organiser, or a negligent driver, depending on your accident’s cause.
Yes. You may still claim if your injury resulted from negligence, as waivers don’t exclude businesses from their safety duties.
Contact our Horse Riding Injury Solicitors – Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee
If you or a loved one has been injured in a horse-riding accident, contact our specialist team today. Our offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee are here to help, and our Dundee office also covers Aberdeen and the North of Scotland.
We will provide clear, honest advice about your case, including your prospects of success, potential compensation, and whether we can act for you on a no-win, no-fee basis.
To begin your claim, call us now on 0800 988 8082 or complete our online enquiry form and one of our expert personal injury solicitors will get back to you without delay.