Category Archives: Legal Blog
Golf Cart Accidents & Insurance Requirements in Florida
Many people in The Villages and throughout Florida who own a golf cart or low-speed vehicle are confused with Florida’s insurance requirements. Unfortunately, it is oftentimes not until after an accident or collision that questions about golf cart insurance and low-speed vehicle insurance are answered. In Florida, low-speed vehicles are considered motor vehicles and… Read More »
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…. Read More »
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? How do your medical bills and lost wages get paid? How do you recover for your pain and suffering? What should you do to protect yourself in a bicycle… Read More »
$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. … Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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: 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 speed is greater than twenty (20) miles per hour but not… Read More »
Is Hands Free Driving Safe?
According to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 3 out of 4 drives believe hands-free use is safe. However, the study found that hands-free systems in vehicles can distract drivers more than was previously believed. The results of the study revealed the following: The accuracy of voice recognition software significantly influences… Read More »
Bicycle Accidents Increasing in Florida
The number of bicyclists killed on roadways in the United States is trending upward, according to a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). In its report, the GHSA notes that yearly bicyclist deaths increased 16 percent between 2010 and 2012, while overall motor vehicle fatalities increased just one percent during the same… Read More »
Golf Cart Accident in The Villages?
With the ever increasing number of retirees moving to The Villages each year, we continue to see a rise in the number of golf carts being utilized on the streets. And with that, comes an increase in golf cart accidents. If you are involved in a golf cart accident in The Villages or surrounding areas,… Read More »