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New Attorney Joins Carr & Carr

Carr and Carr Attorneys at Law is excited to announce we have brought on a new attorney to our Tulsa office. We welcome Andi Clinger to our practice of personal injury and social security disability law.

With an extensive background, Andi will make an excellent addition to the team.

Andrea Clinger was born and raised in Oklahoma. In 2002, Andi obtained her bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in International Business from Oklahoma State University.

In 2005, Andi obtained her Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan School of Law in Fort Worth, Texas.

In 2014, Ms. Clinger returned to Oklahoma and obtained her license to practice law in Oklahoma.

At Carr & Carr, Andi continues focusing her knowledge and compassion for others in all types of personal injury and negligence litigation at our Mid-town Tulsa office.

She is licensed to practice in all state courts in Oklahoma and Texas and the United States Federal Courts of the Northern and Western Districts of Oklahoma.

Please help us welcome Andi back to the Tulsa area and to Carr and Carr Attorneys at Law.

Gap Insurance

What is GAP insurance?

GAP Insurance stands for Guaranteed Asset Protection Insurance.

This is insurance that can be purchased at the time you buy an automobile. which provides you with protection in the event your vehicle is totaled out in an accident. It pays any additional difference that is owed between the actual cash value of the vehicle and the balance of your loan.

This is important coverage to consider when buying a vehicle since most vehicles depreciate in value faster than the loan is paid off. New cars lose value the moment they are driven off of the sales lot, 20-30% in the first year.

Why should I have GAP insurance?

When you are in an accident and your vehicle is totaled, insurance companies value your vehicle on the actual cash value, or market value, at the time of the loss.

Insurance companies only owe what the market value of your vehicle is, not what the loan payoff amount is.

Based on the financing arrangements you made when you purchased your vehicle, the amount owed and the value of your vehicle can be very different.

In order for your gap insurance to pay the difference in full, you must make sure that you receive the full market value of your vehicle from the settlement with the insurance company.

If you accept an amount lower than the market value, GAP may not pay the difference and only payoff any amount over market value leaving you responsible for the difference. It should also be noted that if you are behind on payments and or have interest penalties on your loan, GAP will not pay those amounts.

Carr and Carr Attorneys

At Carr and Carr Attorneys we have professionals that understand how GAP insurance works and can assist you in not only making sure you receive the correct value of your vehicle but also with the GAP insurance claim.

New App Helps Drivers Know Their Vehicles are Safe

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new app called SaferCar.

This app is designed to help consumers know when their vehicle has a recall, making our roads safer for all of us. Can you imagine driving on a road where all cars are at their peak performance?

How does it work?

Download the app for free on the Google Play Store and the Apple Store
Add your vehicle
Add your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
Add additional items: car seats, tires, and equipment

Call Our Attorneys Immediately After Your Accident

When you have been injured in a car accident, trucking collision, premises accident, or suffered a brain injury or from medical malpractice, it is imperative to seek legal counsel before talking to anyone else.

Insurance agents do not have your best interest in mind and will try to settle quickly, quietly, and for less money than your claim is worth.

Let our injury attorneys work for you to get the compensation you deserve.

Were You Hit By A Drowsy Driver?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every year about 100,000 police-reported crashes involve drowsy driving.

This has resulted in more than 1,550 fatalities and 71,000 injuries per year.

According to a 2018 study published in SLEEP magazine, not only are drowsy drivers facing much higher crash risks than their well-rested counterparts, their risk is comparable to drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of 1.5 times the legal limit.

If you were hit by a drowsy driver and insurance isn’t giving you a fair shake, call our car accident lawyers today at 844-210-7917 for your free consultation.

woom Recalls Children’s Bike Helment

yellow woom bike helmet used on recall blog post

The recalled helmets do not meet the federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury. These helmets were recalled on August 21, 2020.

This recall involves woom bikes USA children’s helmets. The recalled helmets were sold in blue, green, purple, red, and yellow and in size S (for small size).

Woom is printed on both sides of the helmets and the size “S” appears on the back of the helmet. Only the small-sized helmets are included in this recall.

There have been approximately 1,900 helmets sold in the US.

Carr and Carr, KJRH Helping Tulsa Kids

Carr and Carr Attorneys partners with “2 Works For You” and Project Elf to help with the need for school supplies for our Tulsa community.

Every year students struggle with the need for school supplies. Carr and Carr Attorneys have been a part of the Tulsa Community since 1973. We understand the need to help our students have a successful school year with being prepared with the necessary school supplies for success.

Giving Back To The Community

Carr & Carr Donate To Homeless Alliance

In 2019, Carr and Carr Attorneys partnered with the Homeless Alliance of Oklahoma City and Red Coyote Running to host the inaugural Fun Run to raise shoe donations and monetary donations for our homeless neighbors.

The need for help in our homeless community is greater than ever during the Coronavirus. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus also limits our ability to host a fun run this year while still practicing social distancing and protecting our team and the community.

This year we will adapt to the new circumstances and will donate $2,500 to help the Homeless Alliance buy the essential needs they have to operate. We also want to spread the word of need to our communities.

Asbestos In The US

When, Where, And Why It Was Used

Asbestos is defined as a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings.

Who uses Asbestos?

The United States is one of the few major industrialized nations without an asbestos ban in place. It continues to be used in gaskets, friction products, roofing materials, fireproofing materials, and other products that are used every day.

More than 50 countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and all 28 countries of the European Union, have banned the use of asbestos.

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