Overturned golf cart causes injuries $1.2M settlement

By: S.C. Lawyers Weekly staff//June 13, 2023

Action: Personal injury

Injuries alleged: Fractured vertebrae, broken ribs, broken collarbone

Case name: Case not filed, pre-trial settlement

Court/case no.: Not applicable

Jury and/or judge: Not applicable

Amount: $1.2 million

Date: May 12, 2023

Attorney: Ran Stoney III of the Joye Law Firm, North Charleston (for the plaintiff)

The plaintiff was a passenger in a golf cart. The driver of the golf cart was believed to be under the influence and attempted to turn into a driveway.

The driver missed the driveway, causing the golf cart to overturn on top of the plaintiff, injuring her.

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