Victims of especially heinous crimes such as rape, child molestation, forcible sodomy and sexual battery have a legal option – in addition to pursuing criminal charges – to file a civil lawsuit. Crime victims have the right to file a civil lawsuit seeking financial compensation from the person who committed the crime or from other parties whose unreasonable conduct permitted conditions that allowed the crime to occur. Continue reading “Carr & Carr and The National Crime Victim Bar Association”
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Defects in GE Gas Range Pose Health Threat
Many people prefer a natural gas stove to an electric one. The fact that gas cooktops often provide better temperature control and are less expensive to operate make purchasing a gas stove an attractive option. The initial investment can be high, but it more than pays for the expense in the long run, many people agree. Continue reading “Defects in GE Gas Range Pose Health Threat”
Car Seat Safety
The safety of children is of the utmost importance, which is why paying attention to the nursery products your children use could save their lives. Car seat safety is one of the most important factors in keeping your child save in the car.
Car Seat Safety Facts:
- An estimated 46% of car and booster seats (59% of car seats and 20% of booster seats) are misused in a way that could reduce their effectiveness
- Car seat use reduces the risk for death to infants (aged <1 year) by 71%; and to toddlers (aged 1–4 years) by 54% in passenger vehicles
- In the United States during 2013, 638 children ages 12 years and younger died as occupants in motor vehicle crashes,4and more than 127,250 were injured
Check out more Child Passenger Safety statistics.
If you or someone you know has a child that has been injured by a defective car seat or nursery product, contact the attorneys at Carr & Carr today! Carr & Carr’s personal injury attorneys can help you no matter where in the U.S. you live. With offices located in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, as well as Springdale in Northwest Arkansas, the attorneys at Carr & Carr can help you determine your next steps. We help families who live in states other than Oklahoma and Arkansas, as well.
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Every year young children are involved in car wrecks. It’s very important that young children be placed in government approved child safety seats, because that save lives and prevent serious injuries.
What Makes a Product Unreasonably Dangerous?
Many consumer products are dangerous if their warnings are dismissed and the products are used incorrectly. Consider the cleaning products available at your grocery store, for example, or the power tools you use for lawn maintenance and other projects around the house.
Continue reading “What Makes a Product Unreasonably Dangerous?”Lawsuit Against Tulsa Schools After Bus Crash
In April of 2015, a bus full of elementary school students crashed when bad weather caused the bus to lose control. 6 school children were injured, and one family is filing a lawsuit against Tulsa Public Schools. The weather was rainy and the Wallace family, parents to one of the students on the bus, believe the bus driver was driving too fast considering the weather conditions. The bus crash seems to be due to the negligence of the driver, who lost control, tried to correct but ended up crashing the bus. Continue reading “Lawsuit Against Tulsa Schools After Bus Crash”
Should you Purchase Uninsured Motorist Insurance?
Uninsured Motorist Insurance is not required, but could definitely be useful to purchase. More than 30 percent of drivers are uninsured, it is well worth the money to ensure that you are covered in an accident when the other driver is uninsured or underinsured.
Continue reading “Should you Purchase Uninsured Motorist Insurance?”Recorded Statement Requested by Insurance Companies
Have you been asked for a recorded statement by an insurance company after being involved in a car accident? The first step you should take is contacting a lawyer. Recorded statements requested by the at-fault person’s insurance company can often times work against you and your case. For example, they make ask you a trick or confusing question where you accidentally say something that isn’t true and that works against you. You are under no obligation to give a recorded statement. Continue reading “Recorded Statement Requested by Insurance Companies”
How a personal injury lawyer can add value to your case
Whether you are run down in a crosswalk while crossing the street, mauled by the neighbor’s dog, or rear-ended by a tractor-trailer, you might suffer debilitating injuries. Some injury victims are tempted to personally negotiate their legal claim for financial compensation with the at-fault party’s insurance company only to realize they have made a grave mistake after receiving a lowball settlement or no recovery at all. An insurance adjuster will salivate at the prospect of taking on a self-represented party because this is akin to a little league baseball player trying to face a major league pitcher. Our experienced Oklahoma and Arkansas Personal Injury Attorneys at Carr & Carr, Attorneys at Law, have provided an overview of ways that a skilled and experienced lawyer can add value to your case. Continue reading “How a personal injury lawyer can add value to your case”
SharkNinja Ninja blenders recalled
SharkNinja has recalled 1.1 million blenders due to a laceration risk posed by the blender if a consumer pours the pitcher or inverts the pitcher after removing the lid while the loose stacked blade assembly is still inside the pitcher. There have already been 53 consumers who have reported injuries. The recall involves 12 different models of Ninja professional blenders. Continue reading “SharkNinja Ninja blenders recalled”
Nursing Home Falls
Nursing home falls unfortunately do occur. However, this fall could be at the fault of the nursing home. In order to ensure your loved ones are safe, make sure to contact an attorney to see if this nursing home fall could have been avoided.
Continue reading “Nursing Home Falls”Were You Injured by Uninsured Driver?
Michael E. Carr: If you’re injured in Oklahoma by a driver who did not have any insurance, you have a couple of options.
Continue reading “Were You Injured by Uninsured Driver?”What is Personal Injury Law?
Well, personal injury laws include motor vehicle laws, making sure you don’t follow too close or travel too fast.
Continue reading “What is Personal Injury Law?”Could Your Car Withstand A Rollover?
The ability of the roof of your car to withstand a rollover is critically important because you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out what will happen if that roof crushes down on you during a rollover. Continue reading “Could Your Car Withstand A Rollover?”
Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney from Carr and Carr Injury Attorneys
Whether you are run down in a crosswalk while crossing the street, mauled by the neighbor’s dog, or rear-ended by a tractor-trailer, you might suffer debilitating injuries. Some injury victims are tempted to personally negotiate their legal claim for financial compensation with the at-fault party’s insurance company only to realize they have made a grave mistake after receiving a lowball settlement or no recovery at all. An insurance adjuster will salivate at the prospect of taking on a self-represented party because this is akin to a little league baseball player trying to face a major league pitcher. Our experienced Oklahoma Personal Injury Attorneys at Carr & Carr, Attorneys at Law, have provided an overview of ways that a skilled and experienced lawyer can add value to your case. Continue reading “Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney from Carr and Carr Injury Attorneys”
Danger Alert: Surgical Infection After Hip Or Knee Replacement, Related To Bair Hugger Warming Blankets
If you’ve had surgery involving a metal implant — such as a hip replacement or knee replacement — and then developed a serious infection which forced an amputation of your arm or leg, you should learn more about a potentially dangerous medical device called the Bair Hugger warming blanket. Continue reading “Danger Alert: Surgical Infection After Hip Or Knee Replacement, Related To Bair Hugger Warming Blankets”
What Are Punitive Damages?
In both Oklahoma and Arkansas, there are generally two categories of damages: compensatory and punitive. Compensatory damages are designed to compensate the injured person for things such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Punitive damages are different. Continue reading “What Are Punitive Damages?”
Fourth Of July Injuries May Be Caused By Defective Fireworks
The Fourth of July can be a dangerous holiday when adults and children are injured by defective fireworks. Unfortunately, poorly designed or manufactured fireworks can explode at the wrong time, sending children and adults to hospital emergency rooms. Homes or businesses can be damaged or destroyed by fires caused by fireworks. Continue reading “Fourth Of July Injuries May Be Caused By Defective Fireworks”
Danger Alert: SodaStream can cause serious injuries
There are many products out in the market today that attempt to make our lives easier or more enjoyable; however, some have devastating consequences to users. For example, SodaStream is advertised as a healthy alternative to commercially bottled beverages. The power behind the design is a CO2 carbonator that infuses ordinary tap water with carbonation to make it fizzy. But, stand back – way back – when hitting the carbonation button, according to a number of customer reviews. Continue reading “Danger Alert: SodaStream can cause serious injuries”
“Granny Cam” Laws Seek To Protect Against Elder Abuse
Transitioning your parent or elderly relative into a nursing home facility can be a particularly stressful time for families searching for the right facility.
Even after selecting a long-term care facility, worries about the quality of care your loved one is receiving may follow you.
Incident reports of elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes have increased across the United States as facilities competing to fill beds have cut back on the quality of care provided.
Signs of elder abuse or neglect can include unexplained injuries or bruising, bedsores, or malnutrition.
Continue reading ““Granny Cam” Laws Seek To Protect Against Elder Abuse”Recall: 34 Million Exploding Takata Airbags
Approximately 34 million airbags manufactured by Takata are involved in the largest auto recalls ever, according to CNN Money. The massive recall affects one out of every seven cars on U.S. roads today and is one of the largest consumer product recalls ever. Continue reading “Recall: 34 Million Exploding Takata Airbags”
