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Golf Cart Lawyer in Kissimmee
In most states, if you see someone driving a golf cart, they are likely driving on a golf course. That rule of thumb doesn’t apply in the state of Florida. In Florida, it is common to see golf carts being driven on city streets if they have been designated as legal for golf carts. And plenty of streets in Kissimmee have been designated as legal for golf carts.
While this makes it easier for residents and visitors to travel around Kissimmee, it also creates a dangerous situation. When a golf cart isn’t driven safely, people can get injured in golf cart accidents. This threat is even direr when golf carts are being driven on streets.
If you are the victim of a golf cart accident, either on the street or on a golf course, you are owed compensation for any injuries that you suffered during that accident.
After suffering an injury in a golf cart accident, you will need the assistance of a skilled golf cart lawyer in Kissimmee. Just call Morgan & Morgan, and you can schedule a free case evaluation and learn about your legal options.
Be Wary Around Golf Carts
Golf carts may not seem particularly dangerous, but they can cause serious injury, particularly if you don’t respect the danger they represent. Most golf carts can drive at speeds that are faster than the average bicycle travels. Golf carts also weigh significantly more than people or bicycles. This means that if a golf cart strikes a person, there is a good chance that an accident will cause a serious injury.
Furthermore, unlike other motor vehicles, golf carts aren’t required to have the types of safety features that prevent accidents or lessen the consequences of an accident. Many golf carts don’t have the following:
- Headlights or tail lights
- Turn signals
- Windshields or wipers
- Seatbelts
- Airbags
- Doors
- Side view or rearview mirrors
- Speedometers
The lack of lights makes it difficult for other drivers or pedestrians to see a golf cart or identify which way it is moving. Many golf carts are also difficult to see at night, which can easily result in accidents.
Golf carts aren’t just dangerous to pedestrians and other vehicles. Golf carts are also dangerous to the driver and passengers in the golf cart. Because most golf carts don’t have seatbelts or doors, a passenger can easily be thrown out of a golf cart if the driver takes a hard turn or brakes quickly.
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How Can a Golf Cart Lawyer in Kissimmee Help You After a Golf Cart Injury?
Most people who contact Morgan and Morgan have very little familiarity with the civil law process. The most important service that we offer clients is a thorough explanation of the process and guidance throughout the case. Navigating the legal system becomes easy when you are represented by an experienced golf cart lawyer in Kissimmee.
But a golf cart attorney doesn’t just provide advice. A golf cart lawyer also tries to ensure that you get fair compensation for any harm you suffered in a golf cart accident by gathering valuable evidence quickly. A lot of evidence is time sensitive, which means if you don’t collect it as quickly as possible, it could be lost. Experienced investigators know how to collect that evidence and preserve it for later negotiations or a trial.
Another important skill that your golf cart lawyer in Kissimmee possesses is the ability to negotiate for a fair settlement. Most golf cart accident cases will result in an insurance company paying compensation for any injuries and other expenses that resulted from the accident. However, insurance companies are notoriously stingy and will use any excuse to pay as little compensation as possible.
Your attorney, conversely, wants to get you as much money as the law allows. This means that your attorney will reject any settlement offer that doesn’t provide you with fair compensation for the harm you suffered. It also means that your attorney will monitor the progress of your claim and prevent the insurance company from stalling or inappropriately delaying your case.
If an insurance company refuses to agree to a fair settlement offer, your attorney has one more option available. Your attorney can file a lawsuit against the insurance company.
In most cases, both sides want to avoid a trial but for different reasons. The insurance company usually wants to avoid a trial because a trial is likely to cost it even more money, both in legal fees and from the verdict. You usually want to avoid a trial because a trial is likely to turn a process that should take a few weeks into a multi-year endeavor. However, when all other options are exhausted, a trial is usually the best way to get the money you deserve.
Typically, if your lawyer files a lawsuit, you will get fair compensation. Either the insurance company will capitulate once the lawsuit is filed, or the verdict will be in your favor. Morgan & Morgan has an excellent record of success in civil trials.
What Should You Do if You Are Injured in a Golf Cart Accident in Kissimmee?
The first thing you should do if you have been injured in a golf cart accident is to contact emergency services for medical attention. Given the state of medical care in the United States, many people are hesitant to contact emergency services because they are worried about high medical bills. A Morgan and Morgan attorney can help you recover any money you spend on medical bills, but we can’t help you physically recover if you don’t receive proper medical care in time after a serious injury.
Once you are certain that your injuries are properly evaluated and you have received all necessary immediate treatment, then you should worry about the legal side of your accident. At this point, you should contact a golf cart attorney and schedule your initial consultation.
After you have contacted your new attorney, carefully document the scene of your accident. Take pictures or videos of the area, any injuries you suffered, and contact information for other parties and witnesses. This information will help your case by making it easier for your attorney to gather evidence that supports your claim.
While you are collecting this information, you also need to avoid doing one thing — do not talk to anyone, including witnesses or other parties, about what happened. If a police officer tries to take a statement, advise the officer that you will make a statement only when your attorney is present. And when you file your claim, wait to provide information until your attorney can advise you about what you should and shouldn’t say.
By carefully limiting what you say and who you say it to, you avoid letting the insurance company use one of your statements against you when determining the value of your claim.
Do I Have a Case After a Golf Cart Accident?
The reason that we offer a free case evaluation to every potential client is that we need to determine whether you have a case or not. If we accept your case after the initial consultation, that means we think you have a strong case and that we will be able to get you fair compensation for the harm you suffered. If we accept your case, we will tell you how much compensation we expect to be able to get you and approximately how long we think your case will take.
Will an Experienced Lawyer Handle My Case Personally?
While Morgan & Morgan has a huge staff, every single case is led by an experienced attorney who is personally involved with every aspect of the case. At times we will call on the resources of other personnel, like investigators or paralegals, as appropriate. But you can rest easy knowing that your golf cart lawyer is directly handling your case throughout the process.
Do I Have to Pay Any Upfront Attorney’s Fees?
You will not pay any upfront attorney’s fees when you hire a personal injury attorney at Morgan and Morgan. Your initial consultation is free, and if we choose to take your case after that consultation, any costs will be delayed until the completion of the case.
What Are My Costs if I Lose the Golf Cart Case?
The good news is that you will pay nothing if you lose your golf cart case. We only take personal injury cases on contingency. This means that we only get paid if we can get you compensation for your case.
Additionally, our pay is always a percentage of the money that we get for you. Because we earn more if you earn more, you can be certain that we are always trying to get you the most money possible.
Who Is Liable When a Car Collides With a Golf Cart?
Whether you are driving a golf cart or a car, you are required to follow the rules of the road. If either driver is violating the rules of the road, they are likely liable for the accident. However, golf cart drivers must follow additional rules when driving on the street. If a golf cart driver is driving on a street that is not designated for golf carts, the driver violates the law even if the driver is following all other driving laws.
If I Am Driving a Car in a Golf Cart Collision, What Insurance Company Covers the Accident?
Typically, in Florida, you will file a claim with your insurance company because Florida is a no-fault state. However, there are some exceptions to the no-fault rules. Your personal injury attorney knows those rules and exceptions and can help determine which insurance company will cover your claim.
Regardless, until that determination has been made, you should file a claim with your insurance company to get the process started as quickly as possible.
When You Need a Golf Cart Lawyer in Kissimmee, Choose Morgan and Morgan
Morgan & Morgan has been providing personal injury attorney services in Florida for decades. Our experienced team of attorneys has an excellent record of success, both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. We understand the laws and know how to get you the highest possible compensation for golf cart injury cases.
If you have been injured in a golf cart accident in Kissimmee, don’t delay contacting an experienced attorney. Contact us immediately to schedule your free case evaluation and learn about all of your options to get compensation for your injury quickly.
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