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Florida Golf Cart Crashes And Personal Injury Claims

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There are many who love the game of golf living in and visiting Florida. One golf industry study that came out from the University of Florida reports that there are more than 1300 golf courses in the sunshine state alone. With such a high number, Florida has more golf courses than any of the other 49 states. With so many individuals out golfing, it makes sense that there is an accident on the course from time to time.

Golf cart crashes can result in injuries, whether the accident occurs in Clearwater, Hudson, or Tampa. And because golf carts do not have features focused on safety that are in cars, from safety belts to airbags, there are times when cart crash injuries can be serious. When medical care follows an accident, it is common for accident victims to seek financial compensation. To understand the worth of your claim, connect with an experienced Florida personal injury lawyer.

Carts in Water, Tip-Overs, and Multiple Car Crashes

There are a lot of ways that golf carts can crash. They do travel at lower speeds than traffic does on Florida roadways, but there are also risks that are unique to golf courses. Crashes have occurred in all of the following ways.

  • Collisions between two or more carts
  • Golf carts careening into water
  • Tip-overs or cart rollovers
  • Objects or buildings are driven into
  • Carts striking pedestrians

Reasons why accidents happen vary. Sometimes drivers are distracted or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In other situations, a driver is inexperienced, there is a defect with the cart itself, or the driving surface is hazardous. For example, if a person is not comfortable driving a golf cart they may not realize golf carts are often made with brakes only on the rear axle, this can lead to rollovers.

An Experienced Attorney Can Help You Determine Liability

Who was liable will be determined when you move forward with an injury claim. Once the details are assessed, it can be decided if the fault lies with a golf cart not being maintained properly or if another behaved recklessly. When you have evidence to prove fault, damage recovery can be secured for doctor expenses, distress, lost wages, and more.

After an injury, seek medical attention. Having a medical record is an important part of a strong claim. Plus, you will then have an appropriate treatment plan in place to help you heal. Next, talk to a Florida personal injury attorney. A skilled lawyer can decide if more evidence is needed or if witness accounts need to be collected.

Financial awards cannot change the past. Injury recovery can take a long time, but monetary awards can alleviate family stress and give accident victims options when it comes to seeing specialists.

Are you recovering from an injury you sustained in a golf cart crash? Talk to a skilled legal professional to understand what your options are moving forward. Compensation may be possible if you are juggling medical care expenses, property damages, and lost income. Talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer to understand your rights. The attorneys at Roman & Roman have over 100 years of combined experience. Schedule your free consultation today.

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