In many parts of the UK, horses are a common sight on the road, whether being ridden, walked or pulling carriages or carts. Owners, drivers or drivers of horses or horse-drawn vehicles owe other road users the same duty of care that all other road users do. At MG Legal, we want to see the right result for you and so, whether your horse was involved in an incident that was someone else’s fault or a horse was responsible for your injuries, our road traffic accident personal injury solicitors will do all that we can to ensure you receive a fair, comprehensive settlement for your losses. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Often this type of incident comes down to the versions of events provided by the parties involved. However, should you have helmet- or dash-cam footage of the incident this can be invaluable. At the scene, if safe to do so, obtain the full contact details of any witnesses and make sure if you speak to the police, you are very clear about your actions as the police officer will write down exactly what you say.  

Again, if it is safe to do so, take pictures or video of the scene, the position of any vehicles and road markings showing you had priority and that you and your horse were properly equipped with safety equipment such as ‘hi-vis’ vests. You should also take pictures of any damaged items such as clothing, safety equipment, vehicles or possessions and any injuries, particularly cuts, bruises and lumps as these often heal before you are seen by a medical expert. If in doubt, seek medical attention from your GP or local Emergency Department, these records can also be obtained to help evidence your personal injury claim. 

As with any other type of personal injury claim you can recover any losses caused by the negligence of the fault party, known as special damages. See a full overview of general and special damages, here. In this case as well as personal injury compensation, once liability is admitted, you can recover vet bills, property damage, vehicle damage, lost earnings, physiotherapy charges, travel expenses and insurance policy excesses to name but a few possible losses. When MG Legal settle your horse road traffic accident personal injury claim, we will make sure that your settlement is comprehensive and that you are not out of pocket for your losses, as well as having the maximum settlement for your personal injury too. 

MG Legal’s personal injury specialists have been dealing with all types of road traffic accident claims for the better part of two decades. There isn’t much, if anything, that surprises us these days and so, whatever your type of claim, however the incident happened, we’re used to taking it in our stride and looking at the best way to successfully conclude your claim. With a success rate of over 99% we want you to feel confident that when we take your claim on, you will get the best possible outcome. Every personal injury claim is accepted on a No Win No Fee basis to ensure that in the stressful period after such incidents, you have immediate access to legal representation by a fully qualified solicitor at no financial risk to you, our client. We are not a “conveyor belt” firm, our clients are individuals, not a file reference and we pride ourselves on our standards of client care. MG Legal’s personal injury specialists are always approachable and we ensure that your file is handled by the same solicitor from start to finish, someone you can speak to about your claim and who knows the full details because you are their client. MG Legal’s goal is to improve our already excellent local reputation and to ensure that if you, or one of your family or friends, ever have need of a solicitor, you feel confident coming back or recommending us because we have exceeded your expectations as a client.