Temple Terrace is home to the Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club, which is the only golf course in Florida that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are also many neighborhoods in Temple Terrace where people use golf carts to get around to local amenities, including Temple Terrace Townsites and Temple Terrace Estates.
Unfortunately, while golf carts can be a convenient way to get around, these vehicles can also be very dangerous. Golf cart drivers sometimes fail to follow safety rules or obey the rules of the road, and golf carts themselves provide very little protection from the force or impact of a crash.
If you or someone you love is injured by a golf cart accident, you need to understand your rights, including when you can pursue a claim against the driver who was at fault for the crash. The Temple Terrace personal injury attorneys at Diaco Law can help.
Our firm is here and ready to fight for you to get you the funds you deserve, and we have a strong knowledge of the complexities raised by golf cart claims. Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about how we can help you.
Common Causes of Golf Cart Accidents
While golf cart accidents can happen for many different reasons, there are certain accidents that are especially common. Some of the most common causes of incidents with golf carts include:
- Losing control when reversing downhill
- Driving on uneven, muddy, or wet surfaces
- Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs
- Exiting the golf cart without putting on the brakes
- Racing the golfcart
- Distracted driving
- Taking turns too sharply
- Speeding
- Too many passengers on the golf cart
- Playing around on the cart
- Inexperienced drivers operating the golf cart
A recent 10-year study on golf cart accidents found the most common injury sustained from golf cart accidents is fractures. In many cases, negligence or a violation of a safety rule plays a huge role in the crash happening. For example, drivers may be drinking on the golf course or at a neighborhood gathering and could hit a pedestrian, bicyclist, other golf cart, or even get involved in a car accident.
Getting Compensation for Temple Terrace Golf Cart Accidents
Golf carts are defined in Florida law as vehicles that cannot exceed 20 miles per hour and that are designed for use on a golf course or for sporting or recreational use. Although golf carts can be operated on designated roadways with maximum speeds of 30 MPH, golf carts don’t have to be titled or registered, and PIP and property damage liability insurance aren’t required.
Auto insurance, homeowners insurance, or golf cart insurance could still be in place that provides coverage for losses caused by a careless driver who is operating a golf cart. Diaco Law will help you to:
- Determine who is to blame for your crash, which could include careless drivers, golf cart manufacturers, or those who designed paths or roads in an unsafe way that causes a crash
- Explore available insurance coverage to maximize your ability to recover compensation
- Help you prove your claim so you can recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other damages
Our firm has a long and successful history in helping clients harmed by golf carts, and we will put that knowledge to work for you.
Contact a Temple Terrace Golf Cart Accident Lawyer Today
Diaco Law doesn’t charge legal fees unless we recover compensation for you, and we’re committed to providing compassionate advocacy, so we’ll be there for you throughout your claim.
Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation with a Temple Terrace golf cart accident lawyer to learn how we can help.