If you’ve been injured in a crash involving a golf cart, our Jacksonville personal injury lawyers at Ged Lawyers are here to help you. We are experienced in structuring personal injury claims in pursuit of fair compensation settlements.
Our Jacksonville golf cart accident attorneys will help to protect your rights and seek the justice you deserve. Our law firm has a history of winning. Contact us today to schedule your free case review.
Our Golf Cart Accident Attorneys Serve Injury Victims in Jacksonville, FL
In personal injury cases involving golf carts, our goal is to investigate the accident and gather evidence of liability. Your personal injury lawyer will then help you construct your compensation claim, ensuring they’ve accounted for all your losses, and negotiate on your behalf for the financial compensation you deserve.
If negotiations fail, we will prepare for trial and represent you in court. Part of our preparation involves conducting a mock trial. This allows us to determine whether a jury will understand our case and accept our arguments and evidence. Taking the time for this important step allows us to adapt and strengthen our case before entering a courtroom.
We offer each client professional and compassionate service. We make ourselves available on weekends or evenings in one of our offices or wherever you are if your injuries prevent you from traveling. At Ged Lawyers, our golf cart accident attorneys in Jacksonville offer free case reviews and, if we represent you, we accept no payment until we win your case. If we don’t win, you don’t pay.
Our History of Positive Testimonials and Impressive Case Results
Our legal team works hard to deliver the best possible outcome for each client’s case, which our successes reflect, including:
- $7,130,000 for a personal injury
- $6,500,000 for a personal injury
- $4,500,000 for a personal injury
- $2,000,000 for a wrongful death
- $1,400,000 for a personal injury
Many of our clients are happy they worked with Ged Lawyers and have left us positive reviews like the following:
- “Overall great experience with Blanche working my case. Fast response times, great communication, and kept me updated throughout the process of the case. Would recommend GED Law to my friends and family.” -Gerald T.
We believe everyone deserves access to legal representation. To meet the diversity of our communities, our staff includes legal professionals who are fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic, Creole, Greek Portuguese, Russian, and Turkish.
Recovering Your Losses After a Golf Cart Accident in Jacksonville
While many people use golf carts on golf courses, you can also see them frequently on other paths and roads around Jacksonville. While they are fun, golf carts don’t have the safety features of a car, and they lack the speed to get out of harm’s way quickly.
Golf cart accidents can occur in many ways. Perhaps a car hit your cart, a part of the cart malfunctioned and caused you to crash, or another golf cart driver did not follow the local laws, such as those found in Jacksonville Code of Ordinances § 804.1504, and crashed into you.
These and other scenarios are too common, resulting in potentially severe injuries such as:
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Organ damage
- Orthopedic injuries
- Internal bleeding
Whether you were a golf cart passenger, a pedestrian, or a golf cart driver, if another party’s negligence caused the accident, you have the right to file a compensation claim for your injuries. Economic and non-economic damages that you may qualify for include:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income during recovery and loss of future earnings should your injuries prevent you from resuming work
- Property damage, including your golf cart or personal property you had with you at the time of the accident
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Depression and anxiety
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of relationships
Take advantage of our offer to review your case for free. Contact Ged Lawyers today to learn more about how our Jacksonville golf cart accident lawyers can help you.
Proving Negligence When Filing a Golf Cart Accident Compensation Claim in Jacksonville
Part of our accident investigation includes collecting evidence to prove negligence contributed to the crash and identifying who is liable to compensate you. To prove negligence, we focus on the following four elements:
- Duty of care: The defendant had a duty to act reasonably and safely to avoid causing harm
- Breach of duty: The defendant did not meet their duty of care, instead acting negligently or recklessly.
- Causation: The defendant’s negligent actions or inactions caused a golf cart accident.
- Damages: You suffered damages or losses due to the accident.
Once we have proof of negligence, we can file a compensation claim or lawsuit against the at-fault party’s insurance company.
How Florida’s Negligence Rule Applies to Golf Cart Accidents
Per Florida Statutes § 768.81, Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule for personal injury cases. If you are more than 50% responsible for the accident that caused your injuries, you may not collect compensation for your losses.
If your responsibility is between 0% and 50%, you may collect compensation, minus the percentage you contributed to the accident. For instance, if you are 20% responsible, you may collect 80% of your compensation award.
Your Jacksonville golf cart accident injury lawyer will gather all available evidence to prove you did not contribute to the crash (or lessen your percentage of fault, if necessary) and fight for fair compensation to cover all your losses.
The Statute of Limitations to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for Your Golf Cart Accident Damages
Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, you have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit against the liable party. If you lost a loved one in a golf cart accident, our Jacksonville wrongful death lawyers can help you file a lawsuit within two years of your loved one’s death.
While most personal injury and wrongful death claims settle before going to court, filing a lawsuit can be a powerful bargaining chip with the liable party’s insurance company. It also preserves your right to go to court if it becomes necessary. Your Jacksonville golf cart injury attorney will advise you whether filing a lawsuit is a good option in your case.
Schedule Your Free Golf Cart Accident Case Consultation Today
Ged Lawyers was founded in 1995. In the decades since, we’ve created a winning team of successful trial lawyers experienced in managing complex cases. Contact us today at Ged Lawyers for your free initial consultation and learn more about how a Jacksonville golf cart accident lawyer from our team can help you during this difficult time.
