Driving a golf cart while drunk is prohibited by Florida law, which makes it illegal to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. It’s illegal because it is dangerous and puts everyone else on the road at risk.
If you or someone you love was harmed by a drunk golf cart driver, you have legal rights. An experienced Tampa golf cart accident lawyer at Diaco Law can help you to fight for full and fair compensation, so give us a call as soon as possible in the aftermath of your crash to schedule a free consultation.
Taking Legal Action after a DUI Golf Cart Accident
More golf cart deaths happen in Florida than in any other state, and many of these incidents occur because of people driving golf carts while they are impaired by alcohol.
If you or someone you love was hurt in a golf cart accident, you may be able to pursue a claim against the driver of the golf cart. Since driving while impaired is a violation of Florida law, it can be easier to prove the other driver was negligent.
In some cases, there may also be other defendants whom you could take action against and hold accountable as well. For example, Florida Statutes section 768.125 states that a person who sells or furnishes alcohol to a person who is not of lawful drinking age or who the seller knows is habitually addicted to alcohol could be liable for injuries resulting from the buyer’s intoxication.
Diaco Law can help you to identify all defendants who may be to blame and can work with you to prove your claim so you can recover compensation for:
- Medical bills: You should be compensated for all of the medical costs that you paid to treat your crash injuries. If you have suffered permanent impairments, you should be paid for future medical bills.
- Lost wages: You should be paid for the time you already missed from work, including if you took vacation days or sick time. If ongoing impairments reduce your earning ability, you should be compensated for future lost wages, too.
- Pain and suffering: The pain of your accident has lasting consequences. Diaco Law will help you prove the extent of your pain and suffering so you can be fairly compensated.
- Emotional distress: PTSD, depression, and anxiety are just some of the losses you may be eligible to receive compensation for.
Our firm will help you understand your rights, gather evidence, and prove your claim.
What can a DUI Golf Cart Accident Attorney do to Help You?
Diaco Law will be your advocate from day one after a DUI golf cart accident harms you. Our firm will:
- Help you identify defendants who could be liable for losses
- Assist in gathering evidence, including police reports and toxicology reports showing impairment
- Help connect you with experts to testify about your crash and the losses you’ve endured so you can prove liability and the extent of your damages
- Negotiate on your behalf for an out-of-court settlement or litigate your case.
Contact Diaco Law for help Today
If you or your loved one has been harmed by a DUI golf cart accident, call Diaco Law today to schedule your free consultation with a DUI golf cart accident lawyer. Our firm doesn’t charge legal fees unless we win, so let us start fighting for you.