Parrish DeVaughn Blog

If you had a prior injury, chronic pain condition, or previous surgery before an accident, you may already be worried about how an insurance company will treat your claim. Many people assume a pre-existing condition automatically prevents them from recovering compensation. That is not necessarily true.  Pre-existing conditions are extremely common in personal injury cases. […]

Motorcycle accidents are different from ordinary car crashes in one critical way: the rider’s body is often exposed directly to the force of the collision. A motorcycle crash is not just an accident involving a motorcycle and another object or vehicle; it is often a direct transfer of energy into the rider’s body.  Motorcyclists are […]

You got into a motorcycle accident, and unfortunately, you weren’t wearing a helmet when it happened. Now you’re wondering if that one decision just cost you your case. Not necessarily. It can, however, change how your claim is handled, valued, and challenged. Insurance companies don’t need you to be fully at fault to reduce what […]

A hit-and-run accident can leave you injured and looking for answers that may never come. No driver. No accountability. And no one is stepping forward to take responsibility. Here’s what most people don’t realize: you have options, and you shouldn’t wait to find the other driver before seeking recourse. In fact, time can cost you. […]

You may feel fine right after a car accident–adrenaline is high, and you assume that if you can walk away with only a few cuts and bruises, you avoided serious injury. But some of the most serious injuries after a crash are not immediately visible. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can develop gradually after a collision. […]

A traumatic event can change a person’s life in ways that are not always immediately visible. Long after the physical injuries from a crash, assault, or serious workplace accident begin to heal, many survivors continue to experience lasting psychological trauma. For some, those symptoms develop into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that can disrupt […]

After a serious crash, most people focus on the obvious next steps: getting medical care, dealing with insurance, and figuring out how to recover. During this time, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the official accident report is one of the most critical records tied to your case. If you were injured in a […]

A job-related injury can leave you facing more than physical recovery; it can threaten your income, your stability, and your future. If you were injured on the job, knowing what compensation may be available can help you plan your next steps. Most injured workers in Oklahoma are covered by the state’s workers’ compensation system. Speaking […]