Parrish DeVaughn Blog

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

Because many nursing home residents are elderly and have health problems, nursing homes often have on-site medical facilities staffed with nurses and doctors. While these healthcare professionals make a big difference in residents’ lives and overall well-being, they can also make mistakes that cause residents to suffer serious injuries and illnesses. When residents are harmed […]

Getting out on a boat is often associated with leisure time and relaxation, but it’s not something that should be taken lightly. When they’re not operated safely, boats can be extremely dangerous to the people driving them, their passengers, and others on the water. And when boaters cause accidents that injure others, they can be […]

Even the most well-equipped motorcyclists are likely to suffer injuries if they crash. In many cases, motorcycle crash injuries are immediately noticeable. The loss of a finger, a compound fracture, or a spinal cord injury are obvious injuries that require immediate medical attention. But sometimes, riders suffer injuries that aren’t immediately noticeable due to shock […]

Nursing home residents are vulnerable to many types of abuse, including physical, sexual, financial, and emotional abuse. All of these types of abuse make residents potentially eligible for compensation through nursing home abuse claims, but first, they and their loved ones must prove that the abuse occurred. Physical and sexual abuse can often be proven […]

When most people take their vehicles to mechanics or repair shops, their biggest worry is how much it will cost them. But for some people, the cost of the repair bill pales in comparison to the cost of the medical bills and lost wages they incur due to crashes caused by failed or negligent repairs. […]

After an injury that wasn’t your fault, it’s possible (although not recommended) to try and get compensation on your own, whether it’s through your insurance company or the at-fault party’s insurer. However, there’s a good chance the insurance company won’t pay you the money you’re owed. At that point, your next step is filing a […]