Parrish DeVaughn Blog

If you were injured in a slip-and-fall accident, you might already be wondering: How long is this going to take? It’s a fair question when medical bills are piling up, your daily routine is disrupted, and the insurance company seems in no rush to help. Oklahoma generally allows injured people two years to file slip-and-fall […]

Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere: a grocery store aisle, a restaurant bathroom, or an icy parking lot. Most victims assume that filing a claim with the property owner’s insurance company will result in fair compensation for their injuries and expenses. Unfortunately, that’s rarely how it works. Reach out to our experienced team as soon as […]

Oklahoma’s winters may not be as harsh as those in northern states, but cold weather still poses real challenges for motorcyclists. Some riders in Oklahoma City continue to hit the road through the colder months, whether for the love of the ride or because their bike is their primary form of transportation. Unfortunately, dropping temperatures […]

When you’re hurt in a car accident, you expect the at-fault driver’s insurance company to pay for your medical bills, vehicle repairs, and other losses. But then the letter comes, and they’re blaming you! You’re already juggling pain, mounting expenses, and the stress of recovery, and now the insurer says you were partly, or even […]

Around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, an 8,500-gallon tanker truck parked behind a Holiday Inn Express began leaking anhydrous ammonia, a toxic chemical commonly used in agricultural fertilizer. The leak created a dangerous cloud of gas that spread across the community, triggering immediate evacuations. Emergency responders worked through the night in gas masks, going door to […]

A quick stop for groceries shouldn’t end in the ER, but it happens more often than you think. A slick floor, loose handrail, or dark stairwell is all it takes for a typical day to turn into months of pain, medical bills, and missed work. Accidents like these aren’t just a matter of bad luck; […]

Riding a motorcycle through Oklahoma City traffic feels liberating, until cars slow down to crawl on I-35 or I-44. That’s when many riders are tempted to slip between lanes of stopped vehicles just to keep moving. This practice, called lane splitting, is not permitted under state law and can impact your motorcycle accident claim if […]

You expect to feel safe walking into a store, climbing a stairwell, or crossing a parking lot. When the lights are too dim, that sense of safety disappears. Shadows hide cracks, spills, or uneven steps. A simple walk to your car can end in a painful fall, sending you to the hospital with broken bones, […]

After a car crash, the hospital bill and body shop invoice might be some of the first expenses you see, but likely they’re far from the last. According to the National Safety Council, the average cost of a serious car accident injury in 2023 topped $167,000, and a surprising portion of that total comes from […]

Suffering an injury at work is difficult enough, but when your workers’ comp benefits are delayed, medical bills don’t wait. Between collection calls and missed paychecks, your financial stress can spiral out of control while you wait for workers’ comp checks. While Oklahoma’s workers’ compensation system covers medical expenses and lost wages, claim delays or […]