In many areas, the use of golf carts to get around outside of a golf course is considered common. Despite the low-speed of the cart, recent studies have indicated that golf cars can be a source of serious injury.

According to a nationwide study conducted by the Research Institute at the Center for Injury Research & Policy at the National Children’s Hospital, there were an estimated 148,000 injuries between 1990 and 2006 that were related to golf carts. They indicate that the reason for the high number of injuries is the more frequent and varied uses of the cart in conjunction with newer and more powerful technology.

A study conducted by the University of Alabama discovered that there were 42,255 injuries between 2002 and 2005 that were related to golf carts. Those who were most frequently injured included males between the age of 10 to 19 and those over 80. The study indicates that about 1,000 Americans are injured every month due to golf carts.

University researchers report that the most common and dangerous injuries that result from golf carts include head trauma and fractures.

Car wreck attorneys are working to help those to have been seriously injured by a vehicle due to the negligence of another.

          Occasionally on the nightly news is a story about a specific vehicle recall. Whether it be for a certain brand of tire or a specific vehicle part, these recalls are important for the safety of the driver, the passengers, and other people on the road. While there is extensive information on the internet about every vehicle with a past recall, new defective parts may be brought to the attention of the manufacturers to inspire new recalls.

           To report a defective product, visit www.recalls.gov and click the link that says “Report a car, truck, and/or vehicle equipment that you feel has a safety defect” near the bottom of the page. This will lead you to an online form that includes frequently asked questions about reporting defective products. Specific information will be required for each item reported. The information you report is put into a complaint database and is compared with other related complaints to determine if a recall should be made. According to www.recalls.gov, a specific amount of complaints are not required and all available information is gathered about the problem.

           Remember to search the recall databases for past information about your vehicle or other products, and don’t delay in filing a complaint about defective products.

          If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a dangerous vehicle or a wreck, contact the attorneys at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP today, at 1-800-460-0606.

On January 25, 2006, a Florida truck driver fell asleep behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer truck and collided with a car filled with children waiting for the school bus. Seven children were killed in the car wreck.

On June 12, 2008, he driver of the tractor-trailer was sentenced to seven years in prison. He faced seven counts of vehicular homicide, among other related charges. He pleaded no contest.

The driver did not have alcohol or drugs in his system. He did exceed the federal standards for tractor-trailer drivers by being behind the wheel for over 34 hours without sleeping.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, tired and inattentive drivers may be at fault for about 75 percent of car wrecks. In 2006, about 5,000 people were killed in truck accidents and 106,000 people were injured.

Car wreck attorneys are working to prevent serious injuries and fatalities that result from the negligence of drivers.