Golf Cart Accident Fatality in Discovery Bay
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported a fatality after a golf cart accident in east Contra Costa County near the Discovery Bay area on the night of Sunday, September 5, 2021. The incident occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Willow Lake Road and Discovery Bay Boulevard.
Details on the Fatal Golf Cart Accident in the Discovery Bay Area
CHP traffic officers responded to a report of an accident involving a pedestrian and a golf cart. One fatality was reported in the incident, according to officials. Additional details on the fatal pedestrian accident, including the identity of the decedent, were not immediately available.
Who is Responsible for a Golf Cart Accident Resulting in Injury or Death?
When a golf cart accident has resulted in serious injury or death, the injured party or family of a decedent may have grounds to bring a claim for damages incurred. An injured person may seek financial compensation for accident-related losses through a personal injury claim filed against the insurance company representing the at-fault party. Conversely, surviving family members may bring a wrongful death claim against the insurer representing the negligent party for the loss of a loved one. To be successful in such cases, it must be established who was liable for the incident. Some of the possible negligent parties in a golf cart accident case may include:
- Operator: The operator of a golf cart may be found at fault for an accident resulting in injury or death to another party. Examples of negligent operation may include driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI), speeding, texting and driving, and more.
- Owner: If the golf cart broke down or malfunctioned because of a lack of routine maintenance, the owner may be held liable for resulting losses. That is because it is the duty of the owner to ensure that the vehicle is in proper working condition.
- Manufacturer: A golf cart accident may happen because of faulty vehicle parts or equipment. A golf cart with a defect in the design or manufacturing components is susceptible to malfunction while being used, such as rollover accidents or tire blowouts. In any of these situations, the manufacturer may be responsible for losses resulting from safety or manufacturing defects. This is generally handled through a products liability claim against the manufacturing company.
- Golf Course: The owner of a course may be held liable for a golf cart accident because of the lack of warning signage or a cracked path. Any of these may indicate premises liability.
Other parties may be deemed negligent for a golf cart accident in California. These may include employers, property owners, and motor vehicle drivers, depending on the facts and circumstances of the case. An experienced injury lawyer may evaluate a case for an injured party or family of a decedent and determine the best course of action moving forward. For details on how to find the best wrongful death lawyer to handle your case, watch this video.
How We Can Help Your Family
When you have lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, your family should not have to stress over how medical expenses, funeral costs, lost future financial support, and other losses will be covered. At the same time, you should not have to deal with difficult insurance carriers while undergoing the grieving process. Instead, you should retain legal counsel so you can have the peace of mind you need knowing your case will be in good hands while you focus on recovering from your loss.
At our law firm, we take the time to get to know surviving family members and understand how their loss has affected them. With this information in mind, we can build a strong case by demonstrating all areas of loss for survivors. We will protect a family from difficult insurance companies as we have years of experience in dealing with insurers when they dispute or deny wrongful death claims. Our law firm can also represent surviving family members at trial in California for a favorable case outcome, if necessary. For more information, reach out to us today to set up a free consultation with a member of our team.
Wrongful Death Attorney in Brentwood
I’m Ed Smith, a Brentwood wrongful death attorney. If you have been injured or lost a loved one while using a golf cart, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your loss. At our law firm, our accident attorneys may help you seek financial compensation for damages arising from a wide array of injuries, including broken bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and more. We may also help you bring a wrongful death case if you lost a loved one in a golf cart accident as a result of someone else’s negligence. To learn more about how we may help, give us a call at (925) 428-5220 or (800) 404-5400. We take your loss as seriously as you do, and our legal team is available anytime to provide your family with free, friendly advice on how to move forward in your situation.
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