Horse-Related Injury Law

Horseback riding may have a lower injury rate than other sports like football, however when accidents do happen, they can be very severe. One of the most frequent injuries, as well as the top cause of mortality in horse-related injury events, is a head injury. Even with the introduction of helmets, and other protective equipment, the amount of equine related injuries remain quite high.

Horseback riding is considered a dangerous activity due to the unpredictability of a very large animal. There are many different ways that a horse-related injury can occur. The most common are:

• Horseback riding accidents
• Being kicked or stepped on by a horse
• Falling off of a horse
• Horse bites

The majority of horse-related injuries occur while the victim is horseback riding. These accidents can be caused by many different things, such as the horse being startled or frightened, the horse getting spooked, a horse bucking or rearing, or sometimes the inexperience of a rider.  Horseback riding accidents can result in many different types of injuries, the most common being head injuries, fractured bones, and moderate to severe lacerations.

If you have been injured in a horse-related accident, it is important to seek out legal counsel to discuss your options and whether or not you have a case. The first step in this process is calculating the damages that were incurred. This will help to determine what kind of financial compensation you may be entitled to. 

There are many different types of damages that can be recovered in a personal injury or negligence case, but the most common are:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress

If you have suffered any type of horse-related injury, please contact the team at Baker, Burton &Lundy to speak with one of our experienced negligence and personal injury attorneys.

The Baker, Burton & Lundy team have an extensive background handling negligence cases of all kinds including horse related injuries as well as other animal related cases.  We understand the ins and outs of these types of cases and will work diligently to get you the compensation that you deserve.

If you or a loved one have been injured in any kind of horse-related accident, please contact our office today to schedule a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable negligence attorneys. We will review your case and help you to understand all of your legal options.

At Baker, Burton & Lundy, our attorneys have successfully resolved many challenging negligence claims. You can expect our attorneys to be both caring and tenacious in our efforts to recover maximum compensation for your family. Our accident lawyers will provide you with the personalized attention your family deserves as we work together to secure a favorable outcome for your equine injury case.

• Free personal injury one-on-one legal consultation
• You pay no attorney fees unless you get compensation

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