Personal Injury

In many cases, filing an injury lawsuit is the only way to get financial compensation for the medical bills, lost income, and pain caused by someone else’s negligence or reckless actions. As an Oklahoma resident, you have many options when it comes to legal representation for injury cases, but not all firms offer the same level of expertise and service.

Carr & Carr has been a trusted Oklahoma law firm for more than 49 years. We have helped thousands of clients pursue compensation, and we are dedicated to ensuring that liable individuals and companies are held responsible for the harm they cause others. Whether you are looking for representation for injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident, dog bite, or dangerous product, the expert team at Carr & Carr can help. Contact us online or call 918-747-1000 to schedule a free consultation.

Carr & Carr: A History of Excellence

A lifelong resident of Oklahoma, Patrick E. Carr has spent over 49 years providing legal services in Oklahoma and Arkansas. He started Carr & Carr Attorneys at Law in 1973 together with his father, Eugene Carr, and the two practiced law together for nearly 20 years until Eugene’s death in 1992.

Pat is active in the local community and the Oklahoma legal profession. He has held several positions within the Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association, serving as a member of the Board of Directors, Vice-President in 2001, and President in 2002. He has also served as a member of the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee of the Oklahoma Bar Association and a Judge on the Oklahoma Temporary Court of Appeals. Along with his distinguished law career, Pat has served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard and in the U.S. Army Reserves.  

In 2010, Pat’s son, Michael, joined the firm as a partner. Michael earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma and his Juris Doctor at Oklahoma City University School of Law. 

Michael’s practice is centered at Carr & Carr’s Midtown Tulsa office, but he has helped clients throughout the country in complex cases involving serious injury, wrongful death, and product liability. In his career, Michael has successfully represented clients against large companies, including Ford and Wal-Mart. 

Notable Cases and Settlements

At Carr & Carr, we have successfully represented thousands of clients over the past several decades. Here are some of the verdicts and settlements we’ve achieved:

Window Blind Cord Injury

A young child became entangled in a dangerous window blind cord and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Carr & Carr secured a $15.5 million settlement to be placed in a trust account for the victim’s ongoing medical care.

Car and Truck Accidents

Many of our clients are injured in motor vehicle accidents caused by another driver’s dangerous or negligent behavior:

• $7.6 million settlement: A semi-truck rear-ended a car, killing one occupant and severely injuring his wife.
• $6.6 million settlement: A car accident caused by a driver under the influence of illicit drugs killed a husband and father of two.
• $3.5 million settlement: A semi-truck driver made a dangerous turn in foggy weather, killing the victim, a husband and father of two young children.

Carr & Carr recovered a $1 million settlement from a bar that overserved a customer who ended up causing a fatal car accident while driving under the influence of alcohol.

Defective Products

At Carr & Carr, we also represent victims against manufacturers of dangerous or defective products:

• $850,000 settlement: A defective firework prematurely exploded and caused serious injuries to a firefighter.
• $750,000 settlement: We recovered compensation from the designer and distributor of a poorly designed food processor that severed two of the victim’s fingers.
• $500.000 settlement: A defective switch in a Ford truck caused a fire that destroyed the victim’s house.

These are just a few examples of the cases we’ve successfully represented. Find out more about what our clients have to say about working with the Carr & Carr team.

Trust Carr & Carr for Expert Legal Advice in Oklahoma

Physical injuries often cause a significant financial burden that typical insurance settlements don’t cover. In many cases, manufacturers of defective products don’t offer any financial compensation to victims who have been harmed. An injury lawsuit can give victims and their families the chance to recover financial stability.
Every attorney at Carr & Carr is committed to helping clients pursue justice and compensation from liable parties. We are your trusted partner, ready to listen to your story and give you all the facts about your legal options. We serve clients throughout Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. If you or a loved one has been injured, contact us online or call 918-747-1000.

Abbott voluntarily recalled several of its baby formula products after four infants reportedly got sick and hospitalized with bacterial infections. The powder formulas were distributed across the country, and possibly exported to other countries, the Food and Drug Administration said.

The powder formulas impacted by the recall include Similac, Alimentum and EleCare. To identify if you have a package affected by the recall, check the number on the bottom of the container. If it starts with digits 22 through 37 and contains K8, SH or Z2, and has an expiration of April 1, 2022, or later, it should be thrown out. All of the recalled formula was produced at the company’s Sturgis, Michigan, facility, the company said.

Three of the complaints concerned Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacterium that can cause severe, life-threatening infections or inflammation of the membranes that protect the brain and spine. Cronobacter infection may also cause bowel damage and may spread through the blood to other parts of the body.

The F.D.A. had posted a recommendation on Thursday to parents warning them about the products after illnesses in Minnesota, Ohio and Texas resulted in the hospitalization of four infants. The bacterium may have contributed to a death in one case

Abbott has set up a web page where you can check if your powder formula’s lot number is included in the recall: https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/product-lookup.html. Consumers can get more information at www.similacrecall.com on how to obtain a refund or replacement, or call Similac customer service at 1-800-986-8540.

If someone you know has been hurt or killed by a dangerous product like this formula, the experienced team at Carr and Carr Attorneys are here to help. Call us today for a free consultation.

You might not give a second thought to the blinds and other coverings on your home’s windows, but they can be dangerous to your children. Many window blinds have cords that children can easily become tangled in. Sadly, far too many children end up injured or killed by these dangerous household products. According to USA Today, approximately one child every month dies from strangulation by a window blind cord. 

At Carr & Carr, we fight against window blind manufacturers whose products injure or kill children. If your family has experienced this devastating situation, contact our team. We are here to listen to your story and help you understand your legal options to pursue compensation.

Your initial consultation is free. You can reach an Oklahoma window blind attorney at 888-238-4282 or contact us online. 

How Common Are Injuries and Deaths from Window Blind Cords?

A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) using data from 1990 to 2015 indicates that there were approximately 16,827 injuries related to window blinds among children under six years of age. This is an injury rate of 2.7 per 100,000 children. Nearly 12 percent of those injuries were from entanglement and 98.9 percent of those entanglement injuries involved window blind cords. The vast majority of entanglements (98.7 percent) involved the child’s neck, and a significant number (67.1 percent) of entanglement incidents resulted in death.

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) lists window coverings with cords as one of the top five hidden household hazards. According to the report, these cords can present a danger to children up to 8 years old. The CPSC has recalled over five million window coverings, including blinds and Roman shades. 

Are All Window Blinds Dangerous for Children?

The AAP report indicates that window blind cords are most dangerous to toddlers, but they present a risk to all children under six years old. It’s extremely easy for naturally curious toddlers and children to unintentionally tangle themselves in the cords. Additionally, strangulation injuries and deaths are silent and very quick; most incidents occurred when a child was left alone for less than 10 minutes.

According to the AAP, most incidents involved horizontal blinds. In these incidents, the operating cords were involved in about 71 percent of cases, and 17 percent were related to inner cords. 

However, other types of window coverings and cords have also caused injuries and deaths. In cases involving vertical blinds, most of the incidents involved the continuous loop cord. The inner cords on the back of Roman shades were responsible for 85.2 percent of incidents involving that type of window covering.

How Does Liability Work in Window Blind Injury or Death Cases?

The dangers of window blind cords have been known for decades, but most safety standards for these products are voluntary. As such, there are many manufacturers that have chosen not to make design changes (e.g., cordless blinds) to comply with these non-mandatory standards. 

Many window blinds and shades are still being made and sold with cords that present a strangulation risk to children. When incidents involving these dangerous products occur, it is possible to file a personal injury lawsuit to hold the manufacturer liable.

A liability case may be based on the fact that manufacturers have known about the dangers of their products for decades and have chosen not to implement design changes to improve safety and reduce risk.

What Type of Compensation Can You Sue For?

In a personal injury case, the plaintiff may seek compensation for specific expenses as well as emotional damages. For example, if a child was injured from an entanglement, the lawsuit may seek compensation for the medical bills related to diagnosis and treatment. In the event of a fatal incident, there may be compensation to cover funeral arrangements.

Additional compensation may be related to the child’s and/or parents’ pain and suffering and the child’s lost future wages (if there is a permanent disability). A judge may also assign punitive damages to encourage the manufacturer to make safer products.

Work With an Experienced Window Blind Lawyer

Although window blind manufacturers have known for years that their products are dangerous for children, many of them haven’t adopted new safety measures to prevent strangulation accidents from happening. It’s all too easy for a child to be injured or killed by a window blind cord.

At Carr & Carr, we are dedicated to holding window blind manufacturers responsible for the dangerous products they sell. We also help victims’ families pursue compensation for medical bills and emotional pain and suffering.

Our team of Oklahoma-based window blind attorneys works with clients in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and other states. You can reach us at 888-824-3144 or contact us online. 

At Carr and Carr Attorneys, we work hard for our clients and want to prepare you for everything that can happen during your injury claim process. During the process, your use of social media can affect the outcome of your case.

Most everyone has one or more social media accounts, and they are a great way to stay connected. If you are currently going through an injury claim process, we urge you to be cautious in the information that you post on such sites. 

Fourth of July weekend is a popular time for car travel. This year, approximately 43.6 million Americans drove to their destinations, the highest on record for this holiday and 5 percent more than the previous record set in 2019, according to the AAA automotive group. Sadly, the National Safety Council estimated 400 to 580 deaths on U.S. roads this past holiday weekend.

Cove Appliance Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard – About 42,000 sold

On June 16, 2021, Cove Appliance has recalled their 24-inch built-in dishwashers due to fire hazards. The heating element in the dishwasher can fail to properly shut off and can overheat.

As summer temperatures continue to rise, the number of motorcycle riders on the roads have increased as well.  And with the increasing number of riders on the roads, it is reasonable to expect the number of motorcycle collisions will be on the rise.

“The most common way that a motorcycle collision occurs is not because of a speeding motorcycle, it’s actually because of a car turning left out in front of a motorcycle,” explained Oklahoma City motorcycle accident lawyer Michael Carr on Know The Law on Living Oklahoma. “Often times cars turn out in front of a motorcycle drivers because they just have trouble seeing them.  In fact there’s a study done by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) which concludes the #1 cause of motorcycle collisions was cars just not being able to see the motorcycle.”

One of the best ways motorcycle riders can protect themselves against injuries if they are involved in an accident, is by simply wearing a helmet.  Wearing a helmet not only increases a rider’s chance of surviving the motorcycle accident, but it also greatly increases their chance of avoiding a significant and traumatic brain injury.

When motorcycle accidents do occur, it’s important to understand motorcycle riders have the same rights and protections as someone who is driving a car or truck.

Carr concludes that if someone is riding a motorcycle and another car does something negligent to cause a collision with them, they are entitled to benefits from the other driver’s insurance carrier.  Whether that includes hospital expenses, physical therapy expenses, missed work, lost wages, etc., those are things riders should be entitled to receive. If you’re ever involved in a motorcycle accident in Oklahoma, the personal injury lawyers at Carr & Carr can help.

Pool and Patio Umbrellas Recalled Due to Injury Hazard – About 250 sold

Umbrosa umbrellas equipped with the Umbrosa Evolution Arm/Holder have been recalled before on October 25, 2018. May 27, 2021 recall is due to the hazard of the umbrella arm can break at the elbow while in use, posing an injury hazard.

Each year, hundreds of Americans are killed and thousands are injured because of electrical hazards, such as a downed electrical power line. Power lines can carry more than 500,000 thousand volts; touching a downed electrical power line can open up a path from a high voltage zone, like the line, to a low voltage zone, like your body, causing injuries or death.

Many fatal accidents involving electrocution from an electrical power line are not the fault of the persons hurt. At Carr & Carr, we have successfully helped injured Oklahomans and their families receive financial compensation following an electric power line accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in an electrical power line accident in Oklahoma, call to speak with one of our attorneys at 1-866-510-0580, or contact us online.