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Golf cart accidents

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

People use golf carts for a variety of reasons – besides the obvious reason of moving across a golf course. Generally, they cannot be used on public roads due to their low speed and very basic nature. Some people may use them on private property, at airports, or around a retirement community. In these cases, there are chances for accidents to occur that end in serious injury, especially since golf carts have much less safety measures than standard motor vehicles. If you or a loved one has been injured in a golf cart accident, contact us for a free consultation to see if you may be entitled to compensation.

What kinds of accidents can occur?

Golf carts are much more lightweight vehicles than standard motor vehicles are. They lack doors, seatbelts, airbags, and the heavy, strong protection that cars have. This leaves much more opportunity for accidents to arise. Golf cart accidents can occur in several ways. A golf cart may run into you as you are walking or as you are riding in your own; or the cart that you are using may have defective brakes; or you may just be a passenger in a golf cart where the driver is being negligent and recklessly driving, i.e. sudden stops, sharp turns; or any of these could be involving the other golf cart driver’s use of alcohol in operating the cart, which could bring another incriminatory factor to your claim.

What kinds of injuries can occur? What can I recover in damages?

Common injuries from golf cart accidents are often soft tissue injuries (bruising), cuts, scrapes, bone fractures, internal damage, or even traumatic brain injuries. Some cases have even resulted in death. With a successful claim, you will be able to recover the costs that you spent in medical bills in addition to other damages that you suffered from. Other damages may include pain and suffering, loss of income, loss of future income, loss of enjoyment of normal life, disability, and more. The reasons to sue the liable party vary greatly, and the liable party depends on how and where the case occurred, and dealing with insurance companies to ensure that you are fairly compensated is a difficult task. This is why you should consult an experienced and trusted lawyer to navigate the process with you.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at Mike Agruss Law, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, email us at [email protected], or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

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