New Port Richey Golf Cart Accident Attorney
Golf carts are no longer limited to only the fairways. Many people in New Port Richey use golf carts to get around town because of their convenience and low maintenance costs. Unfortunately, these carts offer little protection to riders in the event of a crash. Anyone struck in a golf cart can suffer life-changing injuries, including psychological distress. Call Wendy Doyle-Palumbo today to speak with a New Port Richey golf car accident attorney about what happened. We offer consultations free of charge.
Why Golf Car Accidents Happen
Although golf carts are convenient, they are not designed for safety. Golf carts are missing seat belts, air bags, and doors which can protect a passenger involved in an accident. Golf cards are designed for low speeds where there are few other vehicles around.
A golf cart accident can be caused by:
- Negligent driving, including going too fast, taking sharp corners, or driving while distracted. A golf cart can go into a ditch or strike another vehicle.
- Other motorists. If you take a golf cart off the fairways, then another motorist could crash or clip you. The driver might be distracted, fatigued, intoxicated, or simply not paying attention. Other motorists hate seeing golf carts out and about, so they might try to pass illegally.
- Road hazards. A golf cart which strikes a pothole or object in the road can eject a passenger, who is injured when they strike the ground.
- Mechanical problems, including faulty steering systems or other defective parts which lead to an accident.
Anyone injured in a golf cart accident should speak with an attorney for help deciding if they can bring a claim. For example, you might have fallen out of a golf cart when it hit a pothole. The person responsible for the road could be on the hook for paying compensation to cover your medical bills.
These cases are fact intensive and legally complicated. Let an experienced attorney with our firm dig in to find out what happened and who is to blame for any golf cart accident. If a property owner or motorist has liability, then we can negotiate with them for compensation to cover your injuries.
Other defendants include the company that owns the golf cart. You might have rented one at a golf course, but the cart was defective. The rental company could be liable for compensation.
Speak with a Golf Cart Accident Lawyer Today
Golf carts are a great way to travel short distances, but they are not a substitute for other motor vehicles. Accidents can leave too many riders with paralysis, chronic pain, brain injuries, and more.
Call our law firm to discuss your case with a seasoned New Port Richey golf cart accident lawyer. We have the legal know-how to bring an injury claim after identifying the right defendant. Attorney Doyle-Palumbo can negotiate for a fair settlement to cover your medical expenses and other losses. Contact us to get started analyzing your legal options and available remedies.