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Golf Cart Accidents
Golf carts are everywhere in Florida's communities, resorts, and courses as well as its roadways - but they may not offer many of the safety protections of a real vehicle. Whether you were injured riding in a golf cart, struck by one as a pedestrian, or hurt by an improperly maintained or out-of-control cart, DIG Law investigates every angle, preserves the evidence, and fights to maximize your recovery.Free consultation, no fee unless we win.
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Why DIG Law
We Handle Both Sides of the Golf Cart Accident.
Golf cart accidents cause serious, life-altering injuries whether you were a rider, a passenger, or a pedestrian in the wrong place at the wrong time. Our approach is the same in every case: thorough investigation, identification of every liable party, and aggressive pursuit of maximum compensation.
Whether we're going up against a negligent golf course, an insurance carrier, a careless operator whose cart struck you on a walking path, or the owner or driver of another vehicle that struck the golf cart you occupied, our team knows how to build the case and fight for every dollar you deserve. Schedule a complimentary consultation today.
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What We Handle
Cases We Handle - Both Sides of the Accident
Golf cart accidents injure people from every angle - riders and passengers thrown from carts with no seatbelts or doors, and pedestrians and bystanders struck by carts with no warning. The Duncan Injury Group represents accident victims on both sides of the equation.
Our attorneys handle the full spectrum of golf cart accident cases across Florida, Texas, and Arizona - from resort and course accidents to sidewalk or roadway incidents. If a golf cart was involved and you were hurt, we're ready to fight for you.
Golf Cart Rollover Accidents ▾
The narrow wheelbase and high center of gravity make golf carts prone to tipping on slopes, sharp turns, and uneven terrain. Rollovers cause some of the most severe injuries, including crush injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord damage. Property owners and course operators who fail to maintain safe paths or warn of hazardous grades bear liability for these accidents.
Passenger Ejection Injuries ▾
Golf carts have no doors, seat belts, or protective enclosures. Sudden stops, sharp turns, and collisions routinely eject passengers onto pavement, cart paths, or turf. The resulting head, neck, and fracture injuries can be catastrophic. We pursue the operator, property owner, and any third party whose negligence caused the ejection.
Pedestrian or Cyclist Struck by a Golf Cart ▾
When a golf cart strikes a walker, jogger, or cyclist on a resort path, community road, or golf course, the pedestrian has zero protection and often sustains serious orthopedic injuries, head trauma, and significant pain and suffering. We pursue the cart operator for negligent operation and, where the property's layout or inadequate signage contributed, the property owner as well.
Defective Brakes and Mechanical Failures ▾
When a cart's braking system, steering, throttle, or battery management system fails due to poor maintenance or a manufacturing defect, both the property owner and the golf cart manufacturer may be liable. We work with mechanical engineers and accident reconstruction specialists to identify and document equipment failures that caused your injury.
DUI and Impaired Golf Cart Operation ▾
Operating a golf cart under the influence is illegal in Florida and can form the basis for both criminal charges and civil liability. When an impaired operator causes your injuries, we pursue the driver directly and, where applicable, any bar or restaurant that over-served them under Florida's Dram Shop Act.
Negligent Supervision of Minor Operators ▾
Golf courses, resorts, and planned communities regularly permit underage drivers behind the wheel without adequate supervision. When a minor's negligent operation injures you, the property that allowed unsupervised access to the cart bears direct liability. The minor's parents may also bear responsibility under Florida's parental liability statutes.
Unsafe Cart Paths and Premises ▾
Poorly maintained cart paths, inadequate safety signage, dangerous grade changes, blind crossings, and unlit routes are the property owner's responsibility to address. When a hazardous condition on the course, resort, or community roads causes your accident, a premises liability claim can be brought directly against the property owner.
Golf Cart Accidents on Public Roads ▾
Florida law permits street-legal golf carts and low-speed vehicles on designated public roads in many municipalities. When another driver's negligence causes your golf cart accident on a public street, standard auto liability rules apply. The at-fault driver's insurance is the first source of recovery, and your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may apply as well.
Runaway or Out-of-Control Cart Injuries ▾
A cart left unattended on a slope, one with failed brakes, or one abandoned with the accelerator engaged can roll or lurch forward without any operator at the wheel - striking bystanders, pedestrians, or parked vehicles. These cases often involve the property owner's direct negligence in failing to secure the cart, and the manufacturer if a mechanical defect allowed it to move uncontrolled.
Golf Cart Dooring and Sideswipe Injuries ▾
Because golf carts have open sides, passengers can be struck by passing vehicles, overhanging structures, or other carts. Cyclists and pedestrians in narrow cart path areas can be sideswiped by an inattentive operator. Whether you were on the cart or beside it, we investigate the operator's conduct and the property's layout to identify every source of liability.
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Frequently Asked
Golf Cart Injury FAQ
Questions from golf cart accident victims - and people injured by golf carts - answered plainly. If yours isn't here, call us. It's always free.
Are golf carts considered motor vehicles under Florida law?
Yes and no - it depends on context. Florida Statute § 316.003 defines golf carts separately from motor vehicles. However, in a tort liability context, the operator's duty of care and the property owner's obligations are not diminished by the cart's classification. Insurance coverage depends on where the accident occurred and whether the cart was a low-speed vehicle on public roads versus a standard golf cart on private property.
Who is liable when I'm injured as a passenger in a golf cart?
Liability depends on the facts. Potential responsible parties include: the cart's operator if negligent; the property owner if the cart was poorly maintained or the path was unsafe; the golf cart manufacturer if a mechanical defect caused the accident; or another vehicle's driver if your cart was struck. Often more than one party shares liability - and we pursue all of them.
Can I sue a golf course, resort, or community for a golf cart accident?
Absolutely. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain their golf carts in safe operating condition, maintain safe cart paths, provide adequate signage, and enforce reasonable safety rules. When a golf course, resort, or planned community fails in any of these duties and you are injured, a premises liability claim can be brought directly against them.
What if a minor was driving the golf cart that injured me?
When a minor causes a golf cart accident, the property that permitted unsupervised operation may bear direct liability for negligent supervision. The minor's parents may also be liable under Florida's parental responsibility statutes if they knew or should have known the minor would be operating the cart without supervision. Call us - these cases are winnable.
Does homeowners insurance or golf course insurance cover golf cart accidents?
Coverage depends on where the accident occurred. Carts on private property may be covered under homeowners policies. Golf course accidents are typically handled by commercial general liability coverage. Carts on public roads usually require a separate golf cart or low-speed vehicle policy. We analyze every available coverage source to maximize your recovery.
What if the golf cart had defective brakes or equipment?
If a mechanical defect - defective brakes, throttle, steering, or a structural failure - caused or contributed to your accident, the manufacturer or distributor may be liable under product liability law in addition to any premises or operator liability. We work with mechanical engineers and accident reconstruction specialists to identify and document equipment failures.
Golf cart accidents on public roads - who is responsible?
Florida law allows street-legal golf carts and low-speed vehicles on designated public roads. When another vehicle strikes your golf cart on a public road, standard motor vehicle negligence and insurance rules apply. The at-fault driver's auto liability coverage is the first source of recovery. If that coverage is insufficient, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may also apply.
What are the most common injuries in golf cart accidents?
Because golf carts have no seat belts, doors, or roof structures, occupants have no protection in rollovers or ejections. The most common injuries include traumatic brain injuries from striking pavement, fractures of the wrist, arm, hip, and skull, spinal cord injuries, lacerations and severe road rash, shoulder and knee ligament tears, and crush injuries when carts overturn onto occupants.
I was hit by a golf cart while walking - do I have a case?
Yes. Pedestrians and cyclists struck by golf carts have strong grounds for a personal injury claim against the cart's operator and, in many cases, the property owner. Golf cart operators owe the same duty of reasonable care as any vehicle driver. When a negligent or distracted operator strikes a walker on a cart path, resort walkway, or community road, they are liable for the resulting injuries. Call us for a free evaluation.
Can I sue the golf course if their cart ran into me?
Absolutely. Golf courses and resorts that own and operate fleet carts bear direct liability when their equipment or employees cause injury. If the cart had defective brakes, the path lacked adequate signage, or the operator was untrained, the property owner faces a premises liability or negligent entrustment claim. We pursue every avenue of recovery on your behalf.
How long do I have to file a golf cart injury lawsuit in Florida?
For accidents occurring on or after March 24, 2023, Florida's statute of limitations for negligence claims - including golf cart accidents - is two years from the date of your injury. If your claim involves a government entity (a municipal golf course, for example), notice requirements are even shorter. Missing this deadline permanently bars your right to compensation.
What if I was partially at fault for the golf cart accident?
Florida's modified comparative negligence rule allows you to recover as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. Your recovery is reduced proportionally by your share of fault. Insurance adjusters routinely attempt to assign inflated fault percentages to injured parties to reduce payouts. Our job is to counter that with evidence, accident reconstruction, and witness testimony.
What if I can't afford medical treatment while my case is pending?
Many of our clients receive medical care on a medical lien basis - treating providers defer payment until your case resolves, with payment coming from your settlement proceeds. We connect clients with qualified orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and physical therapists who treat injury clients on this basis. Never delay necessary treatment because of cost concerns.
Should I give a recorded statement to the golf course's insurance company?
No - not before consulting with an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to elicit statements that minimize your claim or establish comparative fault. A recorded statement given before you understand the full extent of your injuries can permanently damage your case. Contact us first - we can handle communications on your behalf or fully prepare you for any necessary statement.
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