Two golf carts were involved in a collision near a popular Villages recreation center, sending one driver to a local hospital.
The crash occurred near the Bradenton Recreation Center, according to Villages-News. The driver of the first golf cart was traveling north on Anna Maria Avenue when she turned left onto Pinellas Place. She collided with a second cart, which was turning left on Anna Maria from Pinellas, local law enforcement officers told the paper.
The driver of the first cart was sent to University of Florida Health The Villages Hospital. She was also cited for failure to yield the right of way at a stop sign, according to Villages-News.
It appears that the driver of the second cart, whose left side was struck, was not injured in the accident.
Although unfortunate, golf cart accidents like that at the recreation center and relatively common in The Villages. Golf carting is a popular and enjoyable mode of transportation, but it also poses some safety concerns.
In April, for example, a Villages man was injured in an accident when his golf cart collided with a car. The man suffered head trauma, while the car driver was ticketed for running a stop sign.
Legal Rights for People Injured in Golf Cart Accidents
Fortunately for Floridians, anyone injured in a golf cart accident in the Sunshine State has the right to ensure that those responsible are made fully accountable.
That includes a negligent driver who causes a crash. State law requires golf cart drivers to operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner. That includes abiding by traffic laws, maintaining safe speeds and refraining from dangerous activity liking texting or drinking and driving.
The money damages typically available in these cases include compensation for medical bills and property damage. Additional compensation may also be available for pain and suffering. In the tragic event that a person dies in a golf cart accident, his or her loved ones can seek similar damages for wrongful death.
Speak with a Villages Golf Cart Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a golf cart or other accident in Florida, you have the right to seek compensation from those responsible for the collision. It is vital that you have an experienced personal injury attorney in your corner.
Tim Babiarz is a Villages golf cart accident lawyer who has been fighting for people injured in a wide range of golf cart and other collisions for more than two decades. He is committed to helping people get the full compensation available under the law.
Our office is conveniently located in the Villages. We are also proud to represent clients throughout the area, including in Ocala, Leesburg, Lady Lake, Wildwood, Summerfield and beyond. Call (352) 205-7559 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with a Villages golf cart accident lawyer.
