Q: I was seriously injured as a passenger in a golf cart accident and was airlifted to have emergency spinal surgery.
Obviously I will pursue the driver of the cart for his negligence but do I have a case against the golf courses as the accident happened on their property with their equipment.
A: You may have such a claim. The facts/details, of course, are the key. If the golf cart was owned by the club, versus the operator, then there may be liability against the club. There may be other factors which could lead to the club's liability.
Charles M. Baron agrees with this answer
A: Potentially, but more information is needed. You need to immediately consult with an experienced injury attorney. I have handled numerous golf cart injuries, and the theories of liability range, such as: malfunctioning golf cart, course design issues, etc. Please consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
A: Potentially, but more information is needed. You need to immediately consult with an experienced injury attorney. I have handled numerous golf cart injuries, and the theories of liability range, such as: malfunctioning golf cart, course design issues, etc. Please consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible.
Michael Olowu agrees with this answer
A: If the golf course was negligent in anyway, that contributed to your injuries, then you would have a claim against the course as an additional party defendant.
A: Just to add to my previous response. As a result of the dangerous instrumentality doctrine, a golf cart owner (most likely the golf course) generally has unlimited vicarious liability for the negligence of any permissive operator. Accordingly, in addition to a cause of action against the operator for negligence, and a cause of action against the golf course for negligence, You could also bring a second cause of action against the golf course for strict liability under the dangerous instrumentality doctrine.
A: Yes, you may have a claim against the golf course, especially if they owned the golf cart in question, and liability will depend on the specifics of your case, such as who was driving the cart and was he/she an employee of the golf course, etc. Different circumstances will affect the value of your case, but you need a lawyer as soon as possible to gather the evidence in the case. Remember, a case like this will be handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning no out-of-pocket expense from you. Don't Go It Alone.
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