Author Archives: Jay Butchko
GOLF CART ROLLOVER INJURY ACCIDENTS
Golf Carts are not automobiles, they do not have the same safety equipment that an automobile has. Golf carts do not have air bags, they do not have the side impact protection of automobiles, and golf carts do not have the stability of automobiles. Golf Cart rollover injury accidents are caused by two primary… Read More »
IMPORTED GOLF CARTS CAUSE CRASHES
At www.GolfCartAttorney.com we are seeing an increase in crashes involving imported golf carts from China. In the last few days we have signed up clients injured in Chinese-made golf carts which overturned. In one of those cases the brakes failed after the new golf cart had been checked and then sold at the local… Read More »
www.GolfCartAttorney.com is open on weekends and holidays
Yes, www.GolfCartAttorney.com is open on weekends, holidays, and after-hours throughout the week. The reason is two-fold. First, many golf cart accidents occur on weekends and on holidays, but also after regular work hours. The first task to recover from an at-fault driver or company is that you must prove they were negligent. Recognize that… Read More »
ALTERATIONS AND LIFT KITS ON GOLF CARTS CAUSE INJURIES
At www.GolfCartAttorney.com we see serious injuries and sometimes even deaths from alterations done to golf carts, including lift kits added to golf carts. The problem with lift kits is that many of these are sold on-line. This means there is no consideration for whether the addition of that on-line lift kit—some installed on a… Read More »
Injured as a Pedestrian in a Florida Golf Cart Accident? Know Your Legal Rights
Golf carts are a familiar sight throughout Florida, especially in resort towns, residential neighborhoods, retirement communities, and vacation destinations. They offer an efficient and convenient way to navigate these areas. However, the growing presence of golf carts also brings heightened risks, especially for pedestrians who must share the roadways and walkways with these vehicles…. Read More »
Parental Liability in Golf Cart Accidents: Are Parents Responsible for Injuries Caused by Minors in Florida?
Golf carts are increasingly popular across Florida’s residential communities, vacation resorts, and retirement areas, primarily because of their convenience and ease of use. However, the widespread use of golf carts, especially by minors, brings significant safety concerns. Florida golf cart accident attorney Frank D. Butler answers a frequent question: Under Florida law, can parents… Read More »
Fatal Golf Cart Accident in Port Aransas Highlights Need for Increased Safety Measures
A tragic golf cart accident in Port Aransas, Texas, left a 52-year-old Houston man dead, raising renewed concerns about the safety of golf carts, especially in residential communities and tourist-heavy areas. This recent accident underscores the critical need for improved safety awareness, stricter adherence to safety regulations, and increased preventive measures to avoid future… Read More »
EJECTION FROM GOLF CART CAUSES DEATH IN THE VILLAGES
The Villages News reported on a Sunday morning tragedy wherein an Illinois woman died after being ejected from a golf cart where the driver swerved to avoid a parked vehicle. The report indicates that this occurred on San Marino Drive near Santa Clara Circle. The male Villager driver had been reported to be drinking… Read More »
Golf Cart Accidents in Residential Communities: Are Kids at Greater Risk?
Golf carts have become a staple in many residential communities throughout all of Florida, especially in golf cart-friendly neighborhoods, retirement communities, and sprawling suburban areas. While they provide a convenient and eco-friendly mode of transportation, their increasing popularity has also brought significant safety concerns, particularly for children. Statistics and real-life incidents reveal that kids… Read More »
Do Golf Carts Fall Under OSHA Regulations?
Golf carts are a common sight in industrial facilities, warehouses, and sprawling outdoor workplaces. Their versatility and ease of use make them an efficient choice for transporting personnel and light equipment. However, questions arise when accidents occur: Do golf carts fall under OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.178 powered industrial truck (PIT) regulations? If not, what… Read More »