$1.25 Million for Victim of Golf Cart Accident

Mar 16,2018

Have you heard of a NEV/LSV vehicle? It looks like a golf cart, but it is actually a motor vehicle requiring a valid California driver license, registration and insurance for operation. The NEV/LSV (electric vehicle/low speed vehicle) has four wheels and may reach a speed of no more than 25 mph on a paved level surface.

On the other hand, a golf cart is a motor vehicle designed to carry no more than two persons, operate at a maximum speed of 15 mph, and weighs no more than 1300 lbs. A golf cart is not required to be registered if it is operated on a highway designed for such use by ordinance, within one mile of a golf course. It may not operate on roads with speed zones above 25 mph.

Regardless of whether it is a NEV/LSV or a golf cart, towing a skate boarder (“sketching”) is extremely dangerous. In one tragic case involving an NEV/LSV, the vehicle was unregistered and being driven on a public street with a skateboarder holding onto the back. When the skateboarder fell, he sustained serious injuries. WCLG was able to win $1.25 million for the victim.

Though these little electric vehicles are especially attractive to youngsters, they are very dangerous when not used as prescribed.

Our firm has been handling personal injury cases throughout the California Low Desert and High Desert communities for over 30 years. With a 95% success rate, the California personal injury attorneys at Walter Clark Legal Group will fight to hold those responsible for your loss accountable and win compensation to cover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have been injured in an auto accident and want to discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer. We have offices in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Victorville, and Yucca Valley and represent clients through the entire California Low Desert and High Desert communities.

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