I Had An Accident Horseback Riding, Can I File A Personal Injury Claim?

There are some enjoyable activities like horseback riding that also involve some

amount of risk for both, the rider and the horse, especially when riding through terrain or on challenging courses.

The rider is usually held liable if an injury occurs while horseback riding. However, there are some cases when the liability might fall on someone else for a riders injury.

Horse riding facilities and academies, ranches, tour companies, and stable operators are not responsible for the injuries of riders, but they are responsible to meet a certain standard of reasonable care in order to prevent injuries. If the owner/operator of a horse business did not take reasonable care, they might be held liable in a personal injury case filed by the injured horseback rider.

While the standard of reasonable care varies from case to case, there are some factors that might indicate liability on part of the owner/operator:

- If the horseback rider was given faulty, sub-par equipment

- If the horseback rider was not given proper safety equipment

- If the horseback rider was matched with an uncontrollable horse

- If the horseback rider's guide was not properly trained

Any of the above factors can indicate negligence on the part of the horses owner. Again, though, liability most often falls on the rider. Anyone who rides a horse should make sure that they take all precautions to help avoid an injury. Riders have many responsibilities:

- Comfort with the horse . Riders should be comfortable riding and directing their horse before riding unassisted. If a rider is uneasy on a certain horse, they should voice their concern and ask for a different horse.

- Safety Equipment . Riders should wear safety equipment, including a helmet.

- Horse Comfort . Riders should not intentionally agitate or aggravate their horse.

When rider and horse are comfortable and in a generally safe environment, horseback riding is an enjoyable sport. Accidents do happen, however, and at times a personal injury suit may be necessary. If you have suffered a horseback riding injury that you think was caused by negligence outside of your own control, a personal injury settlement can help you address your medical bills, time away from work, and unexpected lifestyle changes.

If you think that your horseback injury is a result of another's negligence, you should contact an attorney in your state who specializes in personal injury claims. Each injury case is different and an attorney will need to review the factors of your injury in order to determine if you have a viable claim.

by: Dylan Taylor

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