Golf Cart Accident Attorney in Tavares

14229 US 441,
Tavares, FL 32778
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Golf Cart Accident Lawyers in Tavares

Tavares is known as one of the top golf cart-friendly cities in Florida. Under local law, anyone over 16 can drive a golf cart along the town’s roads. You can drive one after sundown if the golf cart is adequately equipped with lights and turn signals.

While Tavares has many residents who drive golf carts on and off the golf course, the vehicles aren’t as safe as other automobiles. There’s no protection between the passengers in the cart and whatever is outside. A collision can result in severe injuries.

If you’ve been in a golf cart accident that was someone else’s fault, you may need help recovering damages to pay for your medical bills and lost wages. Golf cart accident lawyers in Tavares are ready to help you. 

Contact Morgan & Morgan to schedule your free consultation today

The Dangers of Golf Carts

While most people believe golf carts are relatively safe, they can be hazardous, especially when driven on the open road. 

A golf cart is smaller than cars and trucks. Other drivers can easily overlook the golf cart, especially when they aren’t paying close attention to the road. Most golf carts travel at speeds less than 20 mph, so it’s difficult for them to maneuver through traffic. They may hold up other vehicles that aren’t supposed to pass them on two-way streets.

Golf carts don’t have airbags, and most don’t come with seatbelts. Drivers or passengers in a collision with other vehicles may be thrown from the vehicle, resulting in severe injuries.

State law doesn’t mandate regular inspections of golf carts, and their brakes and tires tend to wear out quickly. Owners who don’t properly maintain their carts may find them more susceptible to accidents.

Florida distinguishes between golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSVs). An LSV must have a speed exceeding 20 mph but no more than 25 mph. If the golf cart fits into the LSV category, the owner must have a driver’s license to operate it and also purchase insurance. 

Golf cart owners whose vehicles do not exceed 20 mph are not required to have insurance. However, without insurance, you risk financial disaster, especially if you’re in a collision or experience serious injuries.

According to a Journal of Safety Research study, approximately 15,000 accidents involving golf carts happen every year. Since Florida has favorable laws toward golf carts operating on golf courses and city roads, many golf cart accidents happen in the state.

A golf cart accident can result in minor to severe injuries, including:

  • Burns
  • Whiplash
  • Neck injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Bumps and bruises
  • Muscle strains and sprains
  • Cuts and lacerations
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Spinal cord damage
  • Soft tissue damage

Any individual involved in a golf cart accident should seek medical attention.

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  • How Can Golf Cart Accident Lawyers in Tavares Help You?

    If you’ve been in a golf cart accident, you’ll need assistance from a lawyer to recover damages for your medical expenses and inability to work.

    Golf cart accident lawyers in Tavares can help you determine the appropriate steps following a collision. The attorneys at Morgan and Morgan will:

    • Establish the total value of your claim
    • Review the circumstances of your accident
    • Review your medical treatments and prognosis
    • Speak with witnesses to establish additional case credibility
    • Examine official evidence of the crash, including police reports and photographs
    • Inspect insurance policies held by the owner of the golf cart and other drivers
    • Reach out to medical and professional experts concerning the claim
    • Negotiate with insurance providers to obtain a fair settlement for you
    • Take the at-fault party to court if they’re unwilling to provide compensation

    The legal team at Morgan and Morgan is known for our dedication and empathy, and we work hard to get fair compensation for you. While we can’t heal your injuries, we can attempt to make you financially whole again so that you can focus your full attention on your recovery.

  • What to Do After a Golf Cart Accident?

    Few people expect to suffer injuries in a golf cart accident. However, accidents happen, so it’s important to know what to do.

    Following a golf cart accident, check in with everyone involved in the collision to ask about injuries. If anyone at the scene appears to need immediate medical assistance, call for an ambulance. If the accident occurs on the golf course, notify the golf course administration team.

    Next, call the police to report the accident. The police will arrive at the crash scene and perform an investigation. They will note the circumstances of the crash and issue tickets to at-fault drivers, if necessary. Make sure to get a copy of the police report. You will need it to file an insurance claim or pursue legal action.

    If the accident occurs at the golf course, the management team will note the circumstances of the accident in a report. You can ask them for a copy of their account for your records.

    It’s best to document the accident scene when possible. Take pictures of the damage to the golf cart and any injuries you or your passengers sustain. If other vehicles were involved in the accident, photograph those as well. Make sure to exchange insurance details and contact information with all individuals involved in the wreck.

    Even if you don’t believe you’ve sustained injuries in the accident, it’s best to seek medical attention. Sometimes injuries don’t become apparent until a few days after a collision. A visit to a physician can put your mind at ease and address any wounds you weren’t aware of.

    Finally, seek legal advice from golf cart accident lawyers in Tavares. An attorney can help you determine the best way to recover compensation to pay for your medical bills and other expenses from the accident.

  • Why Should You Choose Morgan & Morgan?

    Morgan and Morgan is the nation’s largest personal injury law firm. We have over 1,000 attorneys who work on personal injury cases every day, including those involving golf cart accidents.

    Our attorneys are knowledgeable in personal injury law and can help you recoup the damages you need to move forward. We are skilled in negotiations with insurance companies and won’t accept a settlement that isn’t fair to you.

    We will take your case to court if an insurance provider doesn’t budge from an inadequate settlement. Since 1988, we’ve won over $20 billion in court verdicts and settlements for our clients.

  • How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Florida?

    You have up to four years to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida. If you are the surviving family member of a loved one who died in a golf cart accident, you have up to two years to file a wrongful death claim.

    While Florida has one of the more liberal statutes of limitations laws in the nation, it’s critical to seek legal assistance quickly after an accident. Your attorney will need time to assemble the evidence in your case. If you wait too long, acquiring new evidence to support your claim may be challenging. 

    In addition, people tend to forget essential facts concerning their accidents as time passes. Rather than leaving your case to chance, get help from an attorney immediately.

  • Should I Give a Statement to an Insurance Carrier Before Talking to an Attorney?

    It depends. If your accident was relatively benign and resulted in no injuries or property damage, it’s okay to give a statement to an insurance company. However, if you’ve suffered monetary losses or physical injuries, you’ll want to speak with an attorney before providing a statement to the insurance company.

    An attorney will determine who may have been at fault for the accident and how you may collect damages. They’ll protect you from giving a statement to an insurance provider that may negatively impact your chances of obtaining compensation. 

    Once you ask a lawyer to support you in your claim, they’ll handle all communications with the insurance provider until your case resolves.

  • How Much Is My Claim Worth?

    The value of your claim will depend on several factors, including the severity of your injuries and your insurance coverage.

    Typically, you can collect damages to pay for your medical costs, lost wages, and household expenses during your recovery. In some situations, you might recover compensation for mental pain and distress, disfigurement or disability, or loss of quality of life.

    Family members who file a wrongful death claim can receive compensation for expenses related to a funeral and burial, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship or consortium.

    Golf cart accident lawyers in Tavares can help you determine the approximate value of your claim.

  • Is Legal Representation in a Personal Injury Claim Expensive?

    Every prospective Morgan & Morgan client receives a free consultation to discuss their accident with a qualified attorney. You’ll receive a contingency agreement if you choose to hire our firm.

    A contingency agreement allows us to collect a percentage of any settlement or court verdict we win on your behalf. If we’re unable to obtain any compensation for you, our services are entirely free.

    If you’ve suffered severe injuries in a golf cart accident, it’s best to work with an attorney. If you handle your case on your own, you may not receive the compensation you need to recover financially and get back to your life.

  • How Do Golf Cart Accidents Happen?

    Golf cart accidents can arise from numerous situations. Operators may be inattentive or drive recklessly, resulting in an accident. Collisions may occur if other vehicles don’t see the golf cart or aren’t following the rules of the road.

    Accidents are also possible if owners don’t properly maintain their golf carts. A golf cart needs regular maintenance, just like any other type of vehicle. Failure to care for a golf cart could result in tire blowouts or brake failure.

    In some cases, golf carts are defective. If a manufacturer uses a faulty part when producing the vehicle, it may cause a collision.

    Golf cart accident lawyers in Tavares can determine the cause of your accident and determine who is responsible.

  • Golf Cart Accident Lawyers in Tavares

    Golf carts are an easy form of transportation, especially when traversing the links or making a short neighborhood trip. However, their lack of safety features, like seatbelts, can put passenger lives at risk. 

    If you’ve suffered injuries in a golf cart accident, seek legal assistance from the knowledgeable attorneys at Morgan and Morgan. Schedule your free consultation today using our convenient online form.

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