More than £3 million in personal injury compensation is being sought by a man who was seriously hurt when he collided with a horse on a road.
David Owen was driving along the A46 in Worcester in February 2008 when his car hit one of two animals that had wandered loose on to the highway, Horse and Hound reports.
It was thrown into the air by the force of the collision and landed on Mr Owen's roof, crushing him and breaking his neck in four places.
The victim is no longer able to work and is in constant pain as a result of his injuries, which left him needing spinal surgery.
He is taking legal action against Amanda Johnson, the owner of the animals, for failing to keep them securely fenced in and not checking the boundaries of her field after damage was caused by a flood.
Mr Owen is hoping to claim £3,871,421 in personal injury compensation, believed to be the largest ever sum sought after an accident involving a loose horse.
In related news, stable hand Kevin Parker was last month awarded compensation after being hurt on the yard of renowned trainer Amanda Perrett, the Racing Post reported.
Simon Davis, a partner in the personal injury team at KCJ, comments: "'This story reminds us that horses can be unpredictable and dangerous, simply by virtue of their size. This does not mean that anyone injured by a horse is guaranteed to recover compensation, but a solicitor experienced in their ways and the application of the law specific to dangerous animals is essential to ensure the best chance of bringing a successful claim."
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