I know I was lucky to have survived. My advice to others is here...
Theresa’s Advice
Frances says: take a big stick with you, and remember to check for cow pats
I pick a stick from a hedgerow, and leave it at the other side of the field
Libby’s advice: how to reduce your risk from cattle.
I was one of those walkers who felt that people who worried about cows were just townies who didn’t understand them,
Warning: avoid carrying plastic bags!
A close escape from cattle, and a lesson learnt.
The law, cattle injuries, and no-fault compensation.
Injured by cattle? You don't have to blame the farmer to win compensation.
A Successful Claim: compensation after a serious cattle attack.
Three years ago, Mrs CW was quietly crossing a field with her dog on a lead. A cow first knocked her down from behind, and then subjected her to a terrifying trampling attack. Mrs CW sustained serious injuries - with multiple fractures - and spent time in intensive care, before starting to learn to walk again. We... Continue Reading →
Help! I’ve been injured by cattle.
What to do after an injury? To sue or not to sue? Read how Libby successfully sued a farmer for compensation after she suffered horrendous injuries from a cattle attack: Injured by cattle - should I sue?
