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According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), there are about 13,000 golf cart injuries reported every year.

Florida is known for its golf courses and thousands of golf carts many of which are on our roadways. Authorities frequently report on golf cart accidents similar to the ones listed below where drivers and/or passengers are injured or tragically die.

• On April 24, 2022, an 11-year-old was in critical condition following a golf cart crash in Putnam County, Florida. Three passengers were ejected from the overturned cart after a 17-year-old driver lost control. Three other minors were injured. 

• A Texas man faced a manslaughter charge in 2022 after a deadly golf cart accident at a Florida golf course. The 53-year-old male driver had just left the clubhouse around 11 p.m. with two passengers. The golf cart ran over a raised manhole cover and a 34-year-old who was standing up in the rear of the cart tragically died from his injuries.

The most common causes of golf cart accidents are driving under the influence and distracted driving.

Driving Under the Influence

Operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs can result in collisions and accidents that can injure or tragically kill drivers, passengers, and/or pedestrians. The Alcohol Rehab Guide says getting behind the wheel of any vehicle, including golf carts, after consuming alcohol is serious. Even a small amount of alcohol can lead to harmful situations even if drivers do not show any warning signs of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is responsible for hundreds of Florida golf cart accidents. If golf cart drivers are distracted by other passengers, texting, drinking, or eating, there is the potential for an accident. Golf carts may be smaller than other vehicles and go at lower speeds, but this does not mean they are less dangerous.  When drivers are distracted by things inside or outside the vehicle, there is the potential for a golf cart accident.

Florida Community College Risk Management says golf cart drivers should never:

• Talk on or use a cell phone when driving a golf cart.
• Never let your attention be distracted when driving a golf cart.
• Do not place hands, legs, arms, or any other part of the body outside the seating/overhead protection area.
• Never drive too close to another vehicle. Maintain a safe distance.
• Do not use golf carts with mechanical problems (brakes, steering, tires, etc.)
• Never leave the keys in the golf cart when unattended.
• Never back up without looking to see what is behind the cart.
• Never shift gears while the vehicle is in motion.

Fort Myers Golf Cart Accident Lawyer Assists Accident Victims

Many golf cart accidents require visits to emergency rooms, and the CPSC reports the number is rising. About 40 percent of golf cart accidents involve children younger than 16. CPSC reports that at least half of them result from children falling out of moving golf carts.

Attorney Randall Spivey and his legal team at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. have the experience to assist victims of golf cart accidents whether the accidents are caused by another vehicle, by a negligent golf cart driver injuring his or her passengers, or road/golf path maintenance issues. After seeking medical attention, it is important for golf cart accident victims to immediately contact Spivey Law Firm. There are no costs or attorney fees until the firm receives a monetary recovery, and the firm is available 24/7.

Should you or a loved one be injured in a golf cart accident, please contact the firm at 239.337.7483, toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or online at SpiveyLaw.com.