Golf Cart Accidents
Since the early 1950s, electric golf carts have been used on golf courses across the nation as a more efficient way for golfers to move from hole to hole. Golf carts not only speed up the game, but they also make the game less physically demanding. Unfortunately, golf carts can be dangerous if they are improperly manufactured or maintained. According to statistics, there are approximately 13,000 golf cart accidents every year across the United States, and half of these occur on golf courses.
Golf carts are used in many more settings than just golf courses. They are used in residential areas, at sporting events such as football games and track events, and even at places like the airport, and in any of these environments, accidents are possible. If you or someone you know has been injured in a golf cart accident, you may be eligible for compensation from the party responsible for your pain and suffering. Contact an Atlanta injury lawyer from Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, today at 770-631-1811 and learn more.
Types of Injuries
Golf cart accidents can happen for a number of reasons. The most common type of accident is a rollover accident that can cause any of the following types of injuries:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Fractured bones
- Severe lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis
Sadly, like other motor vehicle accidents, a golf cart accident victim may be affected by their accident physically, emotionally, and financially for years to come. If your golf cart accident was the result of another party’s wrongdoing, do not hesitate to pursue compensation for the suffering you have been forced to endure.
Contact Us
If you were injured in a golf cart accident, there are legal options available to you to help you pursue the compensation you need to pay for your medical bills and other accident-related expenses. To learn more, contact an Atlanta injury attorney from Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, today by calling 770-631-1811.
