It depends on the type of accident, but here are some of the most common injuries people experience in these collisions:
Head injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injury (TBI). In many cases, patients recover in time, but they may suffer permanent brain damage or chronic headaches in some situations.
Neck, back, or spinal cord injuries. Soft tissue injuries can be painful, but a fracture in the spine or injury to the spinal cord can lead to permanent paralysis. Other people may have chronic back or neck pain after their injuries.
Crush injuries. Usually, these occur in rollover or flipping situations in which a driver or rider is ejected from the cart, and then the cart lands on them. Crush injuries may involve damage to muscles, bones, or internal organs or tissues from prolonged compression by something heavy (in this case, usually the golf cart). Damage to the windpipe or suffocation may also occur.
Arm and leg injuries, usually resulting from someone riding with their limbs hanging out of the cart.