Many residents in The Villages use golf carts (called Golf Cars or Low-Speed Vehicles) to get around this Florida community regularly. That’s why there’s an extensive network of roads, bridges, and tunnels designed explicitly for golf carts in The Villages.
Unfortunately, accidents involving golf carts sometimes happen. And when they do, the injuries can often be severe, especially when golf cart accidents involve larger, motorized vehicles, including cars and trucks.
Knowing what to do after a golf cart accident can be confusing. Who has jurisdiction over such accidents? Do the same laws regarding car accidents apply to golf cart accidents? That’s why it’s important to talk to a Villages golf cart accident lawyer who knows how the legal system works here. That’s why you need the Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. on your side.
Accidents involving golf carts caused by other drivers happen for many different reasons. Lack of seatbelts can be a cause of injuries in golf cart accidents. But often, such accidents occur because another driver behaves recklessly or negligently. Some of the most common causes of golf cart accidents in The Villages include:
You have the right to use the roads in The Villages designed for golf cart use. However, when other drivers fail to respect these specially-marked lanes, they should be held accountable for their actions. Rules exist for a reason. And people who break the rules – and cause serious golf cart accidents – should be held responsible for their actions. Whether you seek compensation for your crash in an injury claim or file a golf cart accident lawsuit, our Central Florida law firm can be there for you throughout every step.
The legal system is clear in Florida. If another driver causes an accident that results in your injury, that driver (and the driver’s insurance company) is responsible for compensating you for your injury-related expenses.
However, to recover compensation from an injury claim or golf cart lawsuit, you must prove that the other driver was liable (legally responsible) for causing your golf cart accident.
This might sound simple. But gathering evidence in support of a successful golf cart lawsuit or injury claim can be difficult in many cases. That’s why it’s critical that you have an experienced golf cart accident lawyer on your side familiar with The Villages and how the legal system works in Central Florida.
You might think you don’t need a lawyer if another driver caused your golf cart accident. But the reality is most accidents involving golf carts and larger, motorized vehicles often turn out to be very complicated.
The other driver might deny doing anything wrong. Or they might try to blame you. You may also need to deal with The Villages’ board of supervisors, The Villages Homeowners’ Association (VHA) or various attorneys. And then there are the insurance companies. They’ll often do everything they can to reduce or deny your accident claim.
That’s not right. You didn’t do anything wrong. You shouldn’t have to pay for someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior. Put your trust in a law firm that believes in law and order. Contact us and schedule an appointment with a golf cart accident lawyer you can trust. We offer a free case evaluation to all potential clients. We can investigate your crash and determine who is responsible for your golf cart accident. That’s our job. And we’re honored to fight for the rights of people in The Villages.
