15-Year-Old Suffers Traumatic Injuries in Tampa Bay Area Golf Cart Accident

Golf carts are becoming increasingly popular in Florida, especially in certain communities. While these small, low-speed vehicles offer convenience and affordability, they lack many of the safety features found on larger vehicles. As a result, a relatively low-velocity golf cart crash in Tampa can lead to serious injuries. Such was the case when a teenager was critically injured after falling out of a golf cart in July of 2025.

15-Year-Old “Spits Up Blood” After Golf Cart Crash in Tampa Bay Area 

In July of 2025, MSN reported that a major golf cart accident had occurred in the Tampa Bay Area. The incident involved a 15-year-old girl who fell out of a golf cart while her friend was driving. When first responders arrived, she was alert and responsive. However, she was simultaneously coughing up blood and was struggling to breathe.

Fortunately, the first responders managed to stabilize her and transport her to an ambulance. They then administered fluid intravenously and sedated her. Fortunately, she survived the accident – and her condition later stabilized.

Perhaps the most notable detail of this incident is the fact that the golf cart was only traveling at about 5-10 miles per hour at the time of the crash. The fact that such a serious, traumatic injury can occur at such a low speed highlights the danger of golf carts. It also highlights the considerable benefits of modern safety features on normal passenger vehicles.

MSN notes that not everyone is so fortunate after golf cart accidents in the Tampa Bay Area. Another recent crash saw a 39-year-old lose her life after suffering blunt force trauma in a golf cart accident. She also fell from the vehicle as it was traveling at a relatively low speed.

Can I Pursue Compensation After a Golf Cart Accident? 

Although the same type of car insurance doesn’t apply to golf cart accidents, these incidents may still lead to lawsuits and compensation. For example, you may be able to sue a negligent driver who struck you while you were riding in a golf cart. You might also sue the driver of a golf cart if they crashed the vehicle and caused you to suffer injuries while you were riding as a passenger.

Can a Tampa Car Accident Lawyer Help Me After a Golf Cart Accident? 

A Tampa car accident lawyer may be able to help you pursue compensation after a golf cart crash. Although the courts do not handle these incidents in the same way as normal car crashes, you may still have the right to take legal action. A lawsuit can provide you with enough to cover medical expenses, missed earnings, funeral costs, and other losses. Reach out to Anderson & Anderson today to learn more about your options.

Sources:

 msn.com/en-us/sports/golf/15-year-old-suffers-traumatic-injuries-in-golf-cart-accident/ar-AA1HPNsq?apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

yahoo.com/news/woman-dead-terrifying-golf-cart-063033440.html