The Crash
Our client, Kimberly, a grandmother from Wellington, was going about her day at a resort when everything changed in an instant. She was riding in a golf cart when a commercial vehicle, driven by an employee who had reportedly been drinking, struck it with enough force to throw her into the air.
The impact was violent, and the pain that followed was immediate. Later, Kimberly described the feeling in a way that still stays with us.
“I went onto the hood and then through the air. The only way I can really describe the pain is that it felt like I was on fire.”
This crash didn’t just leave her injured. It changed her life. At the time of the accident, Kimberly had a daughter who was pregnant. Normally, she would have been there for her family during that important moment. Instead, she was dealing with the physical pain and recovery that followed the crash.
Moments like this are difficult for families. A serious accident doesn’t just affect the person who was hurt. It affects the people who depend on them, too.
Understanding the Legal Side of a Golf Cart Crash
Cases involving a company vehicle or an employee acting in the course of their job can raise questions that go beyond a typical accident claim. Florida law allows an employer to be held responsible in certain situations where an employee’s conduct at a work-related event, including one where alcohol was provided, connects back to the company.
That connection isn’t automatic. It depends on the specific facts, and building it takes documentation. Insurance companies often try to minimize what happened. Their goal is simple. Pay as little as possible. Our job is to make sure the full story is told.
Our Legal Approach
The defense initially denied liability and declined to make any settlement offer. The employer disputed that the event qualified as company-related, and the driver’s available coverage was limited.
We focused on building a clear picture of what Kimberly had been through. We gathered the crash evidence and reviewed official reports.
Our team worked closely with her medical providers to document her injuries, including trauma to her cervical and lumbar spine. That documentation is critical in injury cases because it shows the real impact a crash has on a person’s life.
We also identified Florida case law addressing employer liability for injuries connected to events where alcohol is provided, which strengthened our position.
When our initial demand was declined, we moved the case toward litigation and kept building the record through discovery and continued medical documentation.
We handled the insurance company directly, so Kimberly didn’t have to face that pressure alone.
Case Outcome
In the end, we secured a settlement of $2.5 million for our client after no initial offer before that.
For Kimberly and her family, it meant financial stability during a difficult chapter of life. It helped address the medical care, recovery, and the long-term impact the crash created.
No settlement can erase what happened that day. But it can provide the resources a family needs to move forward.
Talk to Our Team About Your Case
If you or someone you love was injured in a pedestrian accident, an accident involving a company vehicle, or an accident involving an employee acting in the course of their job, you don’t have to deal with the insurance companies alone.
At Steinger, Greene & Feiner, we focus on helping injured people rebuild after serious accidents. Our team investigates the crash, gathers the evidence, and pursues the full value of the claim on your behalf.
Call or contact us online for a free case evaluation. We’re ready to listen and help you understand your options.