Since 1973, Carr & Carr has stood up for injured Oklahomans, and C. Greg Smart has been part of that work since 2006. Before joining our firm, he was associated with the law firm of Brady, Schaulat & Falsetti in Oklahoma City. There, he concentrated his practice on personal injury and negligence litigation.
Greg was responsible for all phases of civil pre-trial and trial preparation matters and has appealed to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Greg continues to focus on all types of personal injury and negligence litigation for our Carr & Carr Oklahoma City office. He is licensed to practice in all state courts in Oklahoma.
Greg helps people hurt in all matters of personal injury across the state. If an insurance company is slowing down your claim, you can schedule a consultation with Greg at no cost.
Why Oklahoma Families Turn to Greg and Our Firm
Greg has practiced law since earning his law degree in 1992. He still resides in Oklahoma City with his wife and child, so the roads and courthouses in his cases are part of his own daily life.
Carr & Carr has handled personal injury cases since 1973. We work on a contingency fee, which means you pay nothing unless we recover money for you. Our lawyers also prepare each case as if it might go to trial.
Our firm's recorded results include $7.6 million for a family after a fatal semi-truck rollover and $5.5 million for a client hurt when a truck crossed the center line. Those outcomes came from our full legal team. Results may vary. Prior case outcomes do not guarantee similar results.
Bring your questions to C. Greg Smart and find out exactly where your claim stands.
What Kinds of Cases Does C. Greg Smart Handle?
Greg handles injury cases caused by someone else's carelessness, with semi-truck and car collisions at the center of his practice. Specifically, his work covers:
- Semi-Truck Accidents: Greg pursues the carrier, the driver, and the records behind a commercial wreck, from maintenance logs to hours-of-service data.
- Car Accidents: Greg pursues the at-fault driver's insurer for medical bills and lost pay.
- Motorcycle, Pedestrian, and Bicycle Accidents: Riders and walkers often get blamed for crashes they did not cause, and Greg challenges that blame.
- Premises Liability: Greg pursues owners when wet floors or broken stairs cause a fall.
- Defective Products: Greg holds makers and sellers responsible when a failed product injures someone.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries: Greg seeks money for future care. The primary reason is that brain injuries can last years.
- Dog Bites: In contrast to most claims, Greg usually does not need proof the dog bit anyone before.
Whatever brought you here, Greg can tell you whether the facts support a claim. Our team reviews personal injury and accident cases across Oklahoma.
How Does Greg Move a Case From the First Meeting to an Appeal?
Greg manages each stage of a case, from early preparation through appeals. Step one is protecting the filing deadline, because most Oklahoma injury lawsuits must be filed within two years. Pre-trial work then includes gathering records, questioning witnesses, and getting the case ready for a jury.
Some cases continue after the verdict, and Greg's appeal work includes cases before the Oklahoma Supreme Court. In Oklahoma, the Supreme Court often sends civil appeals to the Court of Civil Appeals first. Either side can then ask the Supreme Court to take a second look, so an appeal can have more than one round.
FAQs: C. Greg Smart
People frequently come to Greg with these questions.
What Damages Can I Recover After a Personal Injury Accident?
Damages depend on your injuries and losses. Common types include:
- Medical bills
- Future medical care
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
Can I Still Seek Compensation if I Am Partially At-Fault?
Yes, if you are not more at fault than the other side. Your award drops by your share of blame, and 51% fault means no recovery. Greg reviews evidence when an insurer shifts blame.
Can Greg Help If My Child Was Injured?
Yes, child injury claims are part of his work. Filing deadlines for children can differ from the rules for adults, so it helps to ask early.
What Is Insurance Bad Faith in Oklahoma?
Insurance bad faith happens when your own insurer unreasonably denies, delays, or underpays a valid claim. Oklahoma courts allow a separate lawsuit for that conduct, and Greg handles these disputes.
Does Greg Handle Catastrophic Injury Cases?
Yes, catastrophic injuries are part of his practice. These injuries permanently change how a person lives or works, such as spinal cord damage or severe burns.
Will My Personal Injury Claim go to Court?
Not always, since many claims settle. Greg is skilled in negligence litigation, which means proving in court that someone's carelessness caused your injuries. He prepares your case for a jury while pursuing a fair settlement.
What Should I Bring to My First Meeting?
Bring the crash report, photos, medical bills, and any letters from an insurance company. Those papers help C. Greg Smart and the rest of Carr & Carr give you straight answers from the start. Call for your free consultation.
Education
C. Greg Smart studied business before law. He holds two degrees from Oklahoma schools:
- Bachelor of Science, 1986: Oklahoma State University's Spears School of Business, organizational business administration and hotel and restaurant administration.
- Juris Doctor (Law Degree), 1992: Oklahoma City University School of Law.
Bar Memberships and Court Admissions
C. Greg Smart holds state and national bar memberships and Oklahoma court licenses. His memberships and court admissions are as follows:
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- All Oklahoma state courts
Professional Associations
C. Greg Smart also belongs to groups of injury trial lawyers. His professional associations include the following:
- Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association