Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Halloween Event Involving Golf Cart Injures Six Children
At least six children suffered injuries in a Florida golf cart accident this Halloween weekend, sparking renewed concerns about minors and golf carts. It seems that many children are being allowed to drive these vehicles in a highly negligent manner without any adult supervision whatsoever. This obviously creates safety issues not only for the… Read More »
Shocking Number of “Freak” Golf Cart Accidents Occur within Past Week
As a number of recent incidents have clearly highlighted, much can go wrong when someone operates a golf cart. Freak accidents are strangely common, and the frequency of these incidents suggest that they might not be as rare as they initially seem. There must be some kind of common denominator associated with unexpected golf… Read More »
GOLF CART ACCIDENT ATTORNEY IN THE VILLAGES
If you read The Villages Daily Sun newspaper or The Villages News you know that The Villages has a high number of golf cart accidents. You only need to look at the roundabouts, multi-modal paths, and on the surrounding roads to see dangerous interactions between golf carts and vehicles. What attorneys handle golf cart… Read More »
New Florida Law Changes the Law for Teen Golf Cart Drivers
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law that will significantly impact young golf cart drivers across the state. Effective October 1, 2023, HB 949 requires teens to have a permit or driver’s license to operate a golf cart on public roads. Previously, Florida law allowed 14-year-olds to drive golf carts without… Read More »
The Key Differences Between Golf Cart and Car Accident Cases
When you hear about road accidents, you probably think of cars, trucks, or motorcycles. But Floridians are also well aware that golf carts are also sharing the road, especially in Florida’s retirement communities and gated neighborhoods. While both cars and golf carts can get into accidents, the laws for each can be very different…. Read More »
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 »