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Dangerous Livestock Compensation Claim
Introduction to injuries caused by Dangerous Livestock
About Dangerous Livestock Compensation Claims
Attacked by a Cow or Bull
Injuries caused by Cows Charging
Other Injuries caused by Dangerous Livestock
More about Injuries caused by Livestock
News Stories we have published about Injuries caused by Livestock
People we have helped to make Livestock Injury Compensation Claims
Useful Links
Other Organisations which may be able to help
Livestock Injury Compensation Claim Advice
How to start a Compensation Claim after suffering an injury caused by Livestock
Introduction to injuries caused by Dangerous Livestock
About Dangerous Livestock Compensation Claims
Although livestock animals are considered to be domesticated they can still cause injuries to people working with them and to members of the public who come into contact with them.
Cattle in particular can cause serious injuries and even fatal injuries due to their size and weight.
If you have been injured by dangerous livestock due to someone else's negligence you may be able to make a personal injury compensation claim. For more information about how Thompsons Solicitors could help you on a cost-free basis, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Attacked by a Cow or Bull
Injuries caused by Cows Charging
One of the most common types of incidents we hear about involving injuries caused by cattle are cases where a cow has charged and attacked a member of the public.
In normal circumstances cattle are docile, gentle animals but they do have minds of their own and can decide to attack if they feel threatened in any way.
In the UK it is normal for some public footpaths to run through fields where farmers have permission to keep cattle. For safety reasons farmers should consider moving cows to another area away from the public at calving time as they become very protective of their young and can take exception to people coming too close to them.
Farmers should also assess whether warning signs are needed in the area and depending on each animal's temperament whether it is safe for them to be in the area even when calves aren't present.
Cows can feel threatened by members of the public who walk dogs close to them and if you must walk a dog through a field containing cows you should walk as close to the fence as you can and keep your dog on a lead.
If you are charged by a cow your injuries can be very serious and some of the most common injuries we hear of are broken bones, punctured lungs and head injuries. Victims of an attack by cattle are sometimes knocked unconscious and medical attention is almost always required.
If you have been attacked by a cow you may be entitled to make an accident compensation claim. To find out if Thompsons Solicitors can help you call us on 08000 224 224.
Other Injuries caused by Dangerous Livestock
More about Injuries caused by Livestock
There are many other different injuries which can be caused by livestock in addition to the attacks mentioned above.
Heavy animals such as cows can cause nasty injuries if they step onto a person's foot by accident or crush them against a wall in a shed for example. If you are working with heavy livestock your employer should have provided you with appropriate training and suitable PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to wear to protect you from an injury on a farm.
Visitors to farms and in particular children visiting farms should be protected from livestock at all times. Pregnant women should also avoid contact with sheep during lambing season as harm could be caused to both the pregnant women and her unborn child due to chlamydiosis (enzootic abortion of ewes - EAE), toxoplasmosis, listeriosis and Q fever.
Any animal kept as livestock which escapes from its enclosure poses a danger to the public, particularly to motorists if the animal strays onto the road. Escaped livestock such as cows, sheep and pigs have been known to cause road traffic accidents.
If you have been involved in an accident with an animal which has caused you an injury you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation. To find out more about how our specialist personal injury lawyers could help you on a cost free basis, complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
News Stories we have published about Injuries caused by Livestock
People we have helped to make Livestock Injury Compensation Claims
In the past we have published news stories on our website about personal injury compensation claims we have dealt with for people injured by livestock. To read a selection of these, follow the links below or to read all of our news stories, visit our News Desk.
10th November 2008 - UNISON secures £6,000 damages for Surrey meat inspector injured by escaped cow
The client mentioned in the news story above wrote to thank Thompsons Solicitors for our help. An extract of his thank you letter read "I would like to thank Thompsons Solicitors for the service they have provided for me throughout the period of my claim for industrial injury".
If you have been injured by cattle you may be able to make a livestock injury compensation claim. For more information about how Thompsons Solicitors could help you, contact us on 08000 224 224.
Useful Links
Other Organisations which may be able to help
The following organisations may be able to help you with more information about injuries caused by livestock.
HSE (Heath and Safety Executive) - Guidance on Cattle and public access in England and Wales - PDF 41KB).
NHS - Explanation of risks to pregnant women during the lambing season.
If you have been attacked by a cow or injured by any livestock you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation. To find out more about how Thompsons Solicitors can help you on a cost-free basis complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
Livestock Injury Compensation Claim Advice
How to start a Compensation Claim after suffering an injury caused by Livestock
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury caused by livestock such as cattle (cow or bull), sheep or pigs, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim including claims related to livestock accidents. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.
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