What Criminal Charges Can You Face After Golf Cart DUI in The Villages?
When Paradise on Wheels Becomes a Legal Nightmare Golf carts have become more than just a way to get around the links—they’re a lifestyle staple in many Florida retirement communities. But what happens when a relaxing evening cruise after dinner and drinks turns into flashing lights and handcuffs? The reality is that operating a golf […]
What Compensation Can I Claim After a Golf Cart Collision in The Villages?
Understanding Your Rights After a Golf Cart Accident in Florida Golf cart collisions can turn an ordinary day into a life-altering experience, especially in communities like The Villages where these vehicles are a primary mode of transportation. If you’ve been injured in a golf cart accident, you may be wondering what compensation you’re entitled to […]
Golf Cart Laws in Florida
Florida Golf Cart Laws Here are some FAQs about golf cart laws in Florida. As golf carts become an increasingly popular mode of transportation in the Sunshine State, it is essential to understand the rules and regulations governing their use. We’ll cover a range of topics about golf cart usage in Florida, such as legality, […]
Florida Golf Cart Insurance Requirements & Golf Cart Accidents: Who Pays For Damages?
Who pays for the damages in a golf cart accident? In Florida, a golf cart is considered a “dangerous instrumentality,” which means that in most cases the golf cart owner is liable for damages caused by negligence. If you were hurt in a golf cart accident due to someone else’s negligence, contact a golf cart […]
Truck Accidents throughout the U.S., Florida and the Counties of North Central Florida
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2015, large trucks were involved in 3,598 fatal crashes across the U.S., resulting in 4,067 deaths. While the number of fatal crashes has decreased by 22% since 2005, it has, with the exception of 2014, increased steadily since 2009, as shown in the chart below. Injuries […]
Uninsured Motorist Hits Your Bicycle or Golf Cart…Now What?
What happens if you are hit by a car while operating a bicycle or golf cart and the at-fault party does not have auto insurance? In a golf cart accident, who pays for damages? How do your medical bills and lost wages get paid? How do you recover for your pain and suffering? What should […]
$24 Million Awarded to Widower Of Woman
A Florida jury recently awarded $24 million to a man whose wife was killed when a car, driven by a drunken driver, crossed a sidewalk, jumped a curb, and then crashed into the poolside cabana at the Riverside Hotel. Jurors assigned 15% liability to the hotel and 85% of the liability to 37-year-old Rosa Kim. She […]
Increase in Large Truck Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, large trucks accounted for 3,964 fatalities in 2013. That is the fourth straight jump in annual large truck-involved fatalities, dating back to 2009. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that the top ten most common factors causing these accidents are fatigue, brake problems, distractions, traffic flow […]
The Villages is the #1 Small City in the U.S.
Forbes magazine recently ranked The Villages as the #1 Best Small City For Business And Careers. “Florida has been a retirement haven for decades thanks to its warm climate, recreational opportunities and lack of income or estate taxes. The state is annually one of the fastest-growing by population thanks to a steady influx of people […]
Golf Cart Laws in Lady Lake, FL
In 2003, the Town of Lady Lake, Florida passed the following ordinances pertaining to Low-Speed Vehicles and Golf Carts. Florida also has its own set of golf cart laws. Sec. 17-2. – Low-speed vehicles. (a) Definition of low speed vehicle. Pursuant to F.S. § 320.01(42), a low-speed vehicle is any four-wheeled electric vehicle whose top […]