{"id":2328,"date":"2019-04-12T16:20:53","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T16:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2328"},"modified":"2019-04-12T16:20:53","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T16:20:53","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-golf-cart-accidents-and-liability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-golf-cart-accidents-and-liability\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know Golf Cart Accidents and Liability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that the weather finally permits, golfers all\nacross the state are getting their golf gear ready for the season. And maybe this\nyear you will finally decide to walk the course rather than ride! But if this\nresolution falls through, there is no need to get down on yourself; after all,\na golf cart allows you to get even more rounds in per day! But before you hop\non a golf kart, whether you are driving or riding along, it is important to\nknow where you stand in terms of legal liability and rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many golf courses offer carts to ride, which do not\nrequire specialized permit or license to operate. In fact, here in Indiana, you\ncan operate a golf cart if you are 16 years old with a valid drivers\u2019 license.\nIn addition to having a valid drivers\u2019 license, golf cart operators must obey\nall Indiana traffic and driving laws, which also apply in the case of an\naccident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn more about golf cart\naccidents and liability in Indiana.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Golf Cart Safety and Statistics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Golf carts are safe; right? After all, teenagers are\nlegally allowed to operate them under lenient conditions. But golf carts can\npose several risks, and even fatalities. According to the Consumer Products\nSafety Commission (CPSC), roughly 15,000 people in the United States suffer\ninjuries related to golf carts per year, and some injuries even result in\ndozens of deaths. The most common types of golf cart accidents involve\ncollisions, tip-overs, and throws, all of which can result in a wide spectrum\nof orthopedic, muscle, and flesh injuries. The CPSC further reports that nearly\n40% of these golf cart-related injuries are sustained as a result of someone\nfalling out of a moving golf cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although golf carts are just as dangerous as a\nstandard motor vehicle, in comparison, there are significantly fewer laws and\nregulations governing them. For instance, golf carts are not required to have\nseat belts, airbags, and other vital safety features, which paints a picture of\nhow serious injuries can be if an accident does occur. Fortunately, there are\nlaws in place that do protect those injured in golf cart-related accidents, so\nlong as they are not at-fault for their injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many people or entities that can be held\nlegally liable in the case of a golf cart accident. Common at-fault parties\ninclude other golfers, club staff members, course managers, club owner, cart\nmanufacturer, and more. If you were injured in a golf cart accident as a result\nof someone else\u2019s negligence, it is vital to contact an Indianapolis personal\ninjury law firm as soon as possible. You may be eligible for remuneration to\ncover hospital bills, medical expenses, lost wages, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact the law office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to file a personal injury claim in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana. Seasoned accident attorneys, Daniel Craven, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek, can help you recover the full and fair compensation you deserve after suffering a golf cart injury. We offer free initial consultations and never collect attorney fees unless we prevail for you. We represent clients throughout the State of Indiana. Call 317-881-2700 to schedule an appointment with our Indianapolis personal injury lawyers, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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