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Compensation Claim for Riding Accident Caused by Negligence

When a novice rider suffered a fall due to inappropriate instruction in her first lesson, she appointed our expert personal injury lawyers to assist her in claiming compensation.

Sports Accident

Although she had never ridden before, the claimant was asked to ride first without her reins, then without reins and stirrups, then eventually with no stirrups and her arms outstretched at a trot.

Because she was completely unsupported she fell off to one side and, as a result of this sporting accident, fractured her shoulder.

Injury Claim

After obtaining witness evidence about the circumstances of the accident, and also a report by an equestrian expert, our solicitors were able to establish that the tuition provided by the riding school fell below recognised industry standards.

Our lawyers successfully pursued a personal injury claim on the claimant’s behalf and were able to recover damages in respect of the injury she suffered.

Accident Claim Advice

If you have been involved in an accident that was caused by the negligence of someone else, for example an accident at work, sporting accident or accident in a public place, our expert lawyers may be able to assist you in making a compensation claim.

Contact us on 0800 0328511, or by completing a claim enquiry form online, for specialist accident claim advice.