Slow-moving.
Devastating.
Golf carts seem harmless until a passenger is thrown from one. With no doors, no seatbelts, and a high center of gravity, a 15-mph rollover can fracture a hip or end a life. Courses, communities, and operators all bear responsibility — and they all have insurance for a reason.
A cart is a vehicle
when it injures you.
New Jersey golf carts are regulated as low-speed vehicles when operated on public roads (N.J.S.A. 39:1-1, N.J.S.A. 39:3-4(g)). On private property — country clubs, gated communities, event venues — premises liability law governs. Either way, the operator owes a duty of care, and so does the venue.
The case starts
on day one.
Every golf cart accidents matter is treated as a litigation file from the first call — because that's what wins it.
No fee unless we win.
You owe us nothing unless we recover for you. Period.
Cash advance in 24 hours.
Same-day funding can be arranged through third-party sources while your case is built.
Free, confidential case review.
An attorney — not an intake screener — reviews your matter and tells you what it's worth.
24/7 line, real people.
Evidence disappears in days. We answer the phone the night it happens.
Hurt in New Jersey?
Tell us what happened.
A New Jersey attorney personally reviews every submission — typically within the hour. No fee. No obligation. Evidence preservation begins the moment we hang up.
- Statewide coverage — every NJ county
- Preservation letters issued same day
- In-house investigation team
- Available 24/7 — nights, weekends, holidays
Request your free
consultation.
Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.
Course, community, and operator liability.
We pursue the operator first, then the venue. Country clubs and HOAs often have commercial general-liability policies with seven-figure limits. The operator's homeowners or umbrella policy may also apply. The challenge isn't whether coverage exists — it's making sure every layer is identified and tendered.
Layers people miss.
Personal liability of the operator. HOA master policy. Country-club CGL. Cart-rental commercial policy. Manufacturer product-defect coverage. Each is a separate claim and a separate set of leverage points.
What clients ask first.
I was a passenger and didn't choose to ride this way. Can I sue?
Yes. Passengers have full rights against negligent operators. Comparative negligence might be argued but rarely succeeds against a passenger who simply trusted the driver.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — you owe us no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you. Costs are advanced by the firm and only reimbursed out of a recovery. The first conversation is free and confidential.
How long do I have to file a claim in New Jersey?
Most personal-injury claims in New Jersey carry a two-year statute of limitations under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, running from the date of injury. Claims against a public entity (city, county, NJ Transit, the State) require a Notice of Tort Claim within 90 days under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. Wrongful-death actions also have a two-year window. Call as early as possible — evidence does not wait.
A small cart.
A serious case.
The cart was slow. The injuries weren't. The case isn't either.
Request your free
consultation.
Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.