I understand the "assumption of risk" reasoning behind the danger of being on a golf course, but can you do anything if you get hit while working? I'm the beverage cart girl at my golf course and I was making a drink for someone on the 11th hole today while people were waiting to tee off on the 10th box. Usually, if there are people in close proximity, they wait. These people...not so smart. they hit me in the lower back with a line drive maybe 150 yards away. They yelled fore, but i was facing away from them and there was definately no time to even react. The next person then teed off and their ball came within 2 feet of me! I filed a report with my work, but i'm curious as to the legal action i can take. I have pain from my rib cage all the way down to my pelvis, as well as a huge knot on my spine. Is the only qualification workman's comp? what is the best way to handle this? the department head didn't even want me to file a report, but i did anyway
2007-04-14 14:42:27 · 10 answers · asked by keewee909 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I dont relly think you can, becuse it was an accident, right?
Do what chris did on family guy, were a matress on your back, or somthg like that...
2007-04-14 14:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Workmans comp and perhaps a hardhat would be in order. Thank God you didn't turn around to see who was yelling fore! It could have hit you in the stomach. On a golf course there is a certain risk, perhaps you may want to find different employment.
2007-04-14 14:47:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your dept. head was not using good judgment. Have you been to the Dr. to get x-rays? If not don't wait. You are in-titled to be looked at. Being a golfer myself I know what it is like to get hit. If this injury is as bad as you say it is do not wait. Waiting will not help you. Workman's comp. is mandated by law for this very reason. As far as the golf course being more liable for that, I can't answer. That varies from state to state. Take it one step at a time and get to the DR.
Hope you feel better.
2007-04-14 14:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by flateach33 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can file a Workers Compensation claim against your employer, and I believe you could also sue the person who hit the ball. However, with subrogation, any recovery you get on the liability claim against the golfer may be offset against the Workers Compensation carrier.
2007-04-14 16:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So your divot is behind the ball and your hitting it off the toe..... Focus on slowing down and shortening your backswing, extending your arms through the swing, move your hips and weight forward towards the target. And lastly focus on a peice of grass an inch in front of the ball
2016-05-20 01:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definitely a Workers' Compensation issue. Find out who your employer's insurer is so you know who to contact.
You would also have a right to sue the golfer (unless he/she was a fellow employee), but you would have to prove negligence.
2007-04-14 19:15:08 · answer #6 · answered by Scotty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not let your boss handle this first. Give them a few days.
Did you need medical assistance?
Did you get medical attention?
If not, then go get checked out!
2007-04-14 14:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by Double O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rules say he can play through (with a 2 stroke penalty.)
2007-04-14 14:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just be glad you dont work at a bowling alley.
2007-04-14 14:50:41 · answer #9 · answered by garstar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put some ice on it or get another job.
2007-04-14 14:57:20 · answer #10 · answered by nanny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋