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What Are the Top Golf Cart Safety Tips?
Golf Cart Injuries Can Be Serious or Even Deadly Here are the top safety tips for golf cart owners and what to do if you or a loved one were hurt in a golf cart accident. 1. Don’t Overload Your Golf Cart With Passengers Make sure you know how many passengers your golf cart… Read More »
How Can You Legally Operate a Golf Cart on Public Roads in Florida?
In Florida, among Golf communities, golf carts can be a primary mode of transportation, especially in retirement communities. However, it’s not as simple as hopping in your cart and putting your foot on the gas pedal. There are a number of restrictions on where, when, and how golf carts can be operated on public… Read More »
How Do I Find Out Who’s Liable for My Golf Cart Accident?
If you were injured in a golf cart accident, your medical bills, lost wages, and other related expenses are likely to be quite high. If you weren’t at fault for the accident, you shouldn’t have to cover the costs of the damages. It’s important to determine who else may be at fault and how… Read More »
Can Babies Ride in Golf Carts?
Golf carts seem like relatively safe vehicles — after all, they don’t go very fast. Many people assume that it’s perfectly fine for a child, or even a baby, to ride in a golf cart. The truth is, golf carts can be dangerous, especially for kids. Here’s what you need to know. The Dangers… Read More »
Six-Figure Recovery
Six-Figure Recovery for Golf Cart Accident Client Great News! This week we secured a six-figure recovery for our client who was involved in a golf cart accident. (Ejected as a passenger when driver made a sudden turn.) This is a case which was originally handled and dropped by another law firm. Golf cart laws… Read More »
Why Aren’t Golf Carts Safe on the Streets?
Golf carts usage on main roads is becoming increasingly common in Florida, especially in retirement communities. However, golf carts aren’t nearly as safe as cars and driving them on streets open to other vehicles can be dangerous. Here’s what you need to know about golf cart safety on main roads and what to do… Read More »
What Should You Expect During Your Golf Cart Accident Deposition?
If you were hurt in a golf cart accident, you’ll likely be asked to submit to a deposition. A deposition is a formal recording of your testimony, under oath, about what happened before, during, and after the accident. Other parties involved in the collision usually also have to submit to a deposition, and the… Read More »
What Are the 5 Types of Golf Cart Insurance?
When purchasing insurance coverage for your golf cart, it’s important to understand the different types of policies you can purchase. Here’s what you need to know about the 5 different types of golf cart insurance and how to get legal help after a golf cart collision. 1. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) In Florida, if… Read More »
Can a Golf Cart Be Considered a Vehicle After an Accident?
If you’re involved in an accident with a street-legal golf cart, can it qualify as a low-speed vehicle for insurance purposes? Here’s what you need to know. Florida Laws for Golf Carts & Low-Speed Vehicles In Florida, golf carts are similar to low-speed vehicles with a few key differences. Low speed vehicles are defined… Read More »
What Are Different Types of Tire Defects That Cause Golf Cart Accidents
There are many factors that can contribute to or outright cause a golf cart accidents, including operating a golf cart while intoxicated, speeding, allowing a child to operate the cart, and more. Tire defects are among the list of issues that can quickly cause a potentially severe golf cart accident. Here’s what you need… Read More »