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Golf Cart Laws: Injuries Off the Golf Course
Scramble tournaments happen on a daily basis in places like Sun City Center. These tournaments are marked by loose score keeping, foot wedges, and usually generous amounts of alcohol. Have you ever seen a scramble tournament where one of the golfers was standing on the back of a moving cart while the driver was… Read More »
Pinellas Attorney Success: $1.7 Million Verdict
This past April, a Pinellas County jury returned a verdict of $1.717 million in favor of our client. Our client, a retired Jacksonville schoolteacher [whose name is withheld to preserve confidentiality], was severely injured in the crash. It may not be apparent when an incident occurs that there are two primary aspects of a… Read More »
Golf Cart Injuries and Golf-Related Injuries in Tampa
Doctors associated with Wayne State University conducted a study of golf cart injuries and other golf injuries in general. The results of their study are very eye opening and show the source of many golf related injuries. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Nationwide Electronic Injury Surveillance System provided the information here. We reviewed statistics for… Read More »
Golf Cart Attorney News: 13 Golf Cart Deaths in the Villages
As a golf cart attorney, the numbers of a recent report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office are distressing. For the record, The Villages had thirteen golf cart fatalities in that previous seven-year period. Thirteen! We know that since June of 2015, the population of The Villages has continued to grow upward, which places… Read More »
Use Caution When Selecting Insurance for Golf Cart
If you do not sign up for the correct insurance you may not be covered at all, whether you are an injured claimant, or whether someone is making a claim against you in Tampa. It is important that you apprise your agent and company insuring you how fast your golf cart is rated for,… Read More »