Golf carts can be a fun way to get around, whether on the course or cruising around your neighborhood, but riding in these vehicles does not come without risk. If you’ve been hurt in a golf cart accident, our West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers will help you navigate the laws unique to golf carts in your search for justice.
Ged Lawyers is a law firm with a history of winning, and we are always on your side. Contact us today to learn more about the benefits of hiring a West Palm Beach golf cart accident attorney from our team.
Why Hire Your Golf Cart Accident Attorney From Ged Lawyers?
Our personal injury law firm has served injured Floridians since 1995, recovering millions in compensation settlements and judgment awards for our clients. Although we settle most of the personal injury claims we handle through negotiation, should we need to go to court for you, our attorneys will draw from decades of successful trial experience to fight for your rights.
Our case results reflect the knowledge and skills we bring to each claim. Here are just a few examples:
- $7.13 million verdict
- $6.5 million settlement
- $4.5 million verdict
- $2 million settlement
- $1.4 million verdict
- $1.2 million verdict
We focus on the individuality of each client by providing multilingual service in English, Turkish, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Creole, and Greek. Our legal team offers a free, no-obligation consultation, and should we mutually decide to work together, we won’t ask for any attorney’s fees upfront. We will be paid when we win your case and recover financial compensation for your losses. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing.
A West Palm Beach Attorney Can Help You Seek Compensation After a Golf Cart Accident
When someone is injured in a golf cart accident caused by negligence, the driver, the owner (if not they are not also the driver), or a third party may be responsible for compensable losses suffered by you and any others injured in the accident.
You may qualify for various economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Medical bills, such as surgeries, medications, and hospital stays
- Property damage, including repair or replacement of your golf cart and any personal items damaged in the accident
- Income lost if you cannot work during your recovery
- Future lost earnings if your injuries prevent you from returning to work or force you to take a lower-paying job
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment in daily activities
If you lost a loved one in a golf cart accident, our West Palm Beach wrongful death lawyers can help you seek additional damages, such as:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income
- Loss of companionship and consortium
Your compensation will be specific to you and the financial and non-financial losses you sustained. A golf cart accident attorney in West Palm Beach can help you determine your compensable losses and file a compensation claim with the liable party’s insurance company.
The Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After a Golf Cart Accident in West Palm Beach, FL
If the insurance company disputes or denies your claim or refuses to negotiate in good faith, we can help you file a personal injury lawsuit.
Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, Florida sets a two-year time limit from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you fail to meet the two-year deadline, you may be unable to pursue compensation through the courts.
While two years sounds like plenty of time, building a case can take several months. Your personal injury attorney will also want to gather time-sensitive evidence and interview witnesses while their memories are fresh. We encourage you to reach out to us as soon as possible after your accident. The sooner we can get started, the better.
Our legal team at Ged Lawyers will handle all administrative tasks associated with your case, including ensuring you meet deadlines and follow through on other required actions. We will handle all legal matters according to your wishes while you focus on healing and reclaiming your life. Contact us today to learn more during a free initial consultation.
Potential Liability for a West Palm Beach Golf Cart Accident
Who is liable for losses suffered from a golf cart accident depends on who was negligent. Even if liability seems obvious to you, identifying the at-fault party can be difficult. There may be one or more liable parties, including:
- The golf cart driver, if they acted negligently by speeding or driving on roads where golf carts are not allowed
- The golf cart owner, if they loaned or rented the cart to someone who did not have a proper license
- A parts manufacturer, if a defective part on the golf cart caused the accident
- A mechanic responsible for maintenance and repairs on the golf cart, if they provided poor service
- A motor vehicle driver, if the driver was negligent and caused the golf cart accident
- A golf course maintenance crew and/or management team, if the grounds or paved areas were not properly maintained
Florida Golf Cart Laws You Should Be Aware Of
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, golf cart drivers can only travel in designated areas. They are not allowed on roads with speed limits over 30 miles per hour. The minimum age to drive a golf cart in Florida is 15. Golf cart drivers aged 15 to 17 must have either a learner’s permit or driver’s license, and those 18 and older must have a valid government ID.
If someone broke one of these rules or another rule of the road, such as speeding or operating a golf cart while impaired, that could be grounds for negligence. Your West Palm Beach golf cart lawyer can help you identify the liable party and gather evidence of the four elements of negligence (duty, breach, causation, and damages) to prove they owe you compensation for your losses.
Learn More About Hiring a West Palm Beach Golf Cart Accident Lawyer Today
Schedule your free case review with Ged Lawyers and learn more about hiring a West Palm Beach golf cart accident attorney today. We’re here when you need us, including for evening or weekend appointments.
