Category Archives: Golf Cart Accidents
String of Golf Cart Crashes Causes Fresh Concerns
A string of new golf cart crashes across the nation has raised fresh concerns about the safety of these vehicles, the reliability of their drivers, and widespread negligence on our roads. Many of these crashes occurred in Florida, a state home to a wide range of golf courses. If you have been injured in… Read More »
Can You Pursue Compensation Against a Golf Cart Manufacturer in Florida?
Many golf cart accidents are caused by driver negligence, but accidents may also be caused by product defects. It’s no secret that golf carts in Florida are regularly recalled due to a wide range of manufacturing or design issues. If you believe that your golf cart injuries were caused by one of these defects,… Read More »
Golf Cart Crashes Across the Country Are Becoming Increasingly Common
There has been a stunning number of golf cart crashes across the nation within just a few short days – highlighting just how dangerous golf carts and low speed vehicles (“LSVs”) can be for the average American. Unfortunately, many of these crashes have been fatal, while others have led to life-altering injuries. Injuries plaintiffs… Read More »
CAN A GOLF CART LEGALLY DRIVE ON U.S. 441 OR U.S. 301 IN THE VILLAGES?
The Villages News recently ran a story (July 15, 2023) which showed a photo of a golf cart on U.S. Highway 301 near S.R. 466. The full story is here at the following link. Villager takes golf cart for a ride down U.S. 301 – Villages-News.com So, can a golf cart legally drive on… Read More »
How to Pursue Compensation for a Malfunctioning Golf Cart
Compared to road vehicles, it is much easier to build a golf cart. The overall machinery is less complex, and there are fewer safety systems that need to be added. Because of this, many manufacturers are flooding the golf cart industry with faulty and dangerous vehicles. If you have experienced a golf cart malfunction… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Golf Cart Injuries While On Vacation
If you suffered some kind of golf-cart-related injury, there’s a good chance that this accident occurred while you were on vacation. Many people travel specifically to visit new and interesting golf courses. Some states are particularly attractive to golf enthusiasts – including Florida with its many pristine golf courses. But what happens if you… Read More »
Golf Cart Driver Suffers Serious Injuries After Collision with Vehicle in The Villages
When a golf cart and a passenger vehicle collide, it’s easy to imagine which vehicle will come out worse. A golf cart is small, lightweight, and designed primarily for low speeds. A passenger vehicle, on the other hand, is built for much higher speeds and features a more robust design with various safety features…. Read More »
Common Golf Cart Injuries – And How to Pursue Compensation for Them
Golf carts are much more dangerous than most people realize. Although these vehicles might seem slow and unassuming, the truth is that they pose numerous safety hazards. Even if you take it upon yourself to operate your golf cart in a safe, sober, and responsible manner, golf cart injuries can still occur on a… Read More »
How Many Golf Cart Crashes Are There in the Villages in 2023?
The golf cart crash numbers are in for The Villages for 2023. For the first quarter of 2023 the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office reports there were 43 golf cart crashes in that portion of The Villages. This means the number could be higher because the numbers do not take into account the section of… Read More »
Who Is Responsible for an Accident Injury on a Rental Golf Cart?
In Florida who is responsible for an accident that causes injury while on a rented golf cart? That depends upon several factors. First, was there a malfunction with the rented golf cart? Did the brakes on the golf cart fail? The brake lights? Was there a steering malfunction on the golf cart? Seat belt… Read More »