At least three people were injured in a recent string of golf cart accidents, including two involving run-ins with cars.
A 76-year-old man reportedly was thrown from his golf cart after a sport utility vehicle turned into his path in the most recent accident.
The man was traveling north in the golf cart lane on Canal Street approaching the intersection of Shelbark Way, according to Villages News. A woman behind the wheel of a Ford Explorer, also heading north on Canal Street, made a right turn into the path. The golf cart driver swerved and struck a curb, ejecting the driver. He was later taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center to be treated for his injuries.
Just one month earlier, a Villager was injured after colliding with a car on Morse Boulevard. The car reportedly made a right turn in front of the golf cart onto Carrera Drive at the Village of De La Vista East when the crash happened.
Villagers have long expressed safety concerns about the combining of car, golf cart, bicycle and other traffic in this stretch of Morse Boulevard.
The car drivers were ticketed in both crashes. The SUV driver was cited for failure to yield at an intersection. The driver in the second accident was cited for failure to yield the right of way.
A third recent crash - this time involving two golf carts - left a Villager with traumatic injuries.
A 77-year-old Village of Hadley man was thrown from his golf cart after colliding with another golf cart on Olanta Drive at the intersection of Stillwater Trail in the Village of Caroline, according to Villages-News. He was cited for violating the other driver’s right of way.
Injured in a Golf Cart Crash? Know Your Rights
Anyone who is injured in a golf cart accident in The Villages or elsewhere across Florida has the right to seek compensation from those responsible.
The money damages typically available for people injured in golf cart accidents 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. No amount of money will ever replace a loved one, but compensation can help ease the financial burden of losing a family member.
How a Villages Golf Cart Accident Attorney Can Help
If you or a loved one has been injured in a golf cart or other accident, it is vital to seek the advice of an experienced lawyer. Villages golf cart accident attorney Tim Babiarz has been fighting for people and families across the community for more than two decades.
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 attorney.
