HIT BY A GOLF BALL

[Sigarms]

What about the golf ball manufacturer and the club that hit it, aren't they responsible as well?:licking:

Perhaps a class action lawsuit on behalf of every car and person hit in the US?

 

[hawkeye08]

I would work through my insurance, let them chase the other party.

 

[D2Cat]

I'd turn it over to my insurance company. In the mean time I'd attend the next Lions Club lunch. When they folks asked me if I wanted to join I'd say, "No I really just wanted to see if you guys actually had an attorney that handled your business or have I been misled." Then let the conversation flow.....

 

[Diggin It]

What about the golf ball manufacturer and the club that hit it, aren't they responsible as well?:licking:

I blame it on the idiot that invented the insanity known as 'golf'.

Use a hooked metal rod to smack a little ball as hard as you can, then go try to find it only to smack it again. And again. And again. And again. And again. And again. And again.

 

[paulfun9]

In my 20's I had nearly the same thing happen to me. Driving near a local golf course owned by the Knights or Lions or whatever. Hole on the side was parallel, but right next to the road. Driving my very first new truck, a golf ball hit my windshield. It didn't break it, but left a weird waffle like print in it. I pulled over and approached the golfer, a lady probably in her 60's. When I mentioned that she hit my truck and should be more careful, the whole group of them started shouting at me. The lady began berating me for driving on the public road. She told me it was my fault and I took the risk by driving past a golf course.

I was young and frankly shocked by these evil old ladies, so I shut my mouth and left. There was no damage, but it could have been worse (like a motorcycle or bike).

OP - for your sanity, have your insurance company do the leg work and just get the truck fixed.

Lucky this never happend to me, my temper when I was young would have made things very costly for all of them!

 

[Jimmy Joe]

Many of those no-paint "Dent" specialists do an incredible job. I would prefer that to a body shop coat of paint over the new oem paint anyway. Could be cheaper too and more agreeable for the course to pay.

That was our first thought body shop said about 600 to pull the dent but it is right next to the wheel well crease some think it might not work. Need to talk to the dent guy sounds like he is busy and only gets in the area once a month or so. The clear coat has golf ball dimples but body guy said the clear coat is thick so can be buffed down.

 

[/pine]

I blame it on the idiot that invented the insanity known as 'golf'.

Use a hooked metal rod to smack a little ball as hard as you can, then go try to find it only to smack it again. And again. And again. And again. And again. And again. And again.

FYI...For anyone smarter than a little ball and a hole in the ground...Golf is the greatest game ever invented...

Some have other opinions...Robin Willims - Golf (full version) - YouTube

Earthy language warning...!!!

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Sorry I haven't read the whole thread, but if this hasn't been mentioned, I would (a) if the range is in the city limits, I would notify the city street department and the code enforcement division, and (b) if it's not in the city, I would notify the state/county highway department. At least they may be able to prevent future events like this.

Oh, don't forget...you could probably file a suit in small claims court! No lawyer necessary usually; don't forget to keep a log of all your experiences/contacts...etc.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Mark Twain said that GOLF is a Good Walk Ruined!

 

[turnkey4099]

Personally I'd pay the deductible and let my collision insurance fix the truck. That way your insurance company's lawyer can deal with the Lion's club and you're out of it. When your insurance company collects on the claim they should refund your $250. The sheriff or the county should be able to require the Lions to put some type of fence between the hole and the highway. Next time they may not be so lucky. You can't shoot a firearm toward a road. Is firing a golf ball that much safer?

I would aslo advise whatever road department is in charge of thast segment that they have a serious hazard condition. I haven't read the whole thread so that may have already been addressed.