How to Protect Yourself and Your Rights when Riding in an Uber or Lyft
January 18, 2021Although they’re hard to beat for convenience, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft can put riders at risk of both injuries and out-of-pocket costs when they’re involved in crashes. That’s why all rideshare users should protect themselves as much as possible before, during, and immediately after rides. Check Your Auto Insurance Policy If you own […]
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself and Your Rights when Riding in an Uber or Lyft
Although they’re hard to beat for convenience, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft can put riders at risk of both injuries and out-of-pocket costs when they’re involved in crashes. That’s why all rideshare users should protect themselves as much as possible before, during, and immediately after rides. Check Your Auto Insurance Policy If you own […]
Read MoreCan Nursing Home Residents Sue After Slips and Falls?
January 11, 2021At Parrish DeVaughn, we spend a lot of time helping nursing home residents and their loved ones after they’ve been abused or neglected. Nursing homes are responsible for many aspects of care and daily life for residents, and some residents even require around-the-clock supervision and treatment. When nursing homes fail to uphold their duties, they […]
Read MoreCan Nursing Home Residents Sue After Slips and Falls?
At Parrish DeVaughn, we spend a lot of time helping nursing home residents and their loved ones after they’ve been abused or neglected. Nursing homes are responsible for many aspects of care and daily life for residents, and some residents even require around-the-clock supervision and treatment. When nursing homes fail to uphold their duties, they […]
Read MoreWhat Is a Hospital Lien?
January 4, 2021Healthcare in America is a sensitive topic, but it’s commonly acknowledged that people with health insurance tend to get better treatment than people without it. While emergency rooms typically can’t turn away seriously injured or ill patients who are uninsured, these patients may be rushed out the door before getting all the care they need […]
Read MoreWhat Is a Hospital Lien?
Healthcare in America is a sensitive topic, but it’s commonly acknowledged that people with health insurance tend to get better treatment than people without it. While emergency rooms typically can’t turn away seriously injured or ill patients who are uninsured, these patients may be rushed out the door before getting all the care they need […]
Read MoreHow to Reduce the Risk of Slips and Falls for Elderly Loved Ones
December 23, 2020According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a senior citizen falls every minute of the day in the U.S. That means that 25% of all seniors nationwide will fall at least once per year, and one fall puts older adults at double the risk of suffering a second fall. Despite falls being extremely […]
Read MoreHow to Reduce the Risk of Slips and Falls for Elderly Loved Ones
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a senior citizen falls every minute of the day in the U.S. That means that 25% of all seniors nationwide will fall at least once per year, and one fall puts older adults at double the risk of suffering a second fall. Despite falls being extremely […]
Read MoreCommon Medications That Can Make Driving Dangerous
December 21, 2020When you drive, you need your wits about you. That means being fully awake, fully present, and fully focused on the task at hand. Many people know that certain things can make it more difficult to drive safely—drinking alcohol, being sleep deprived, or taking illegal drugs, to name a few. But many common prescription and […]
Read MoreCommon Medications That Can Make Driving Dangerous
When you drive, you need your wits about you. That means being fully awake, fully present, and fully focused on the task at hand. Many people know that certain things can make it more difficult to drive safely—drinking alcohol, being sleep deprived, or taking illegal drugs, to name a few. But many common prescription and […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between a Class Action and Regular Lawsuit?
December 14, 2020When people are injured by a product, company, or individual party, they may file a lawsuit to recoup some of their damages. Most lawsuits are personal affairs that involve just the injured victim (plaintiff) and the party that’s accused of being negligent or at fault (defendant). But sometimes, many people suffer the same injuries or […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between a Class Action and Regular Lawsuit?
When people are injured by a product, company, or individual party, they may file a lawsuit to recoup some of their damages. Most lawsuits are personal affairs that involve just the injured victim (plaintiff) and the party that’s accused of being negligent or at fault (defendant). But sometimes, many people suffer the same injuries or […]
Read MoreSemi Truck Accidents: Is the Driver Always at Fault?
December 12, 2020In many car accident cases, it can be difficult to determine which party was at fault. In commercial truck accidents, it’s especially hard to determine who is legally liable, even if it’s obvious that at least one truck-related party was at fault. That’s because multiple parties are responsible for trucks, including drivers, companies, owners, loaders, […]
Read MoreSemi Truck Accidents: Is the Driver Always at Fault?
In many car accident cases, it can be difficult to determine which party was at fault. In commercial truck accidents, it’s especially hard to determine who is legally liable, even if it’s obvious that at least one truck-related party was at fault. That’s because multiple parties are responsible for trucks, including drivers, companies, owners, loaders, […]
Read MoreWhat Risks Do Elderly Drivers Face Behind the Wheel?
December 7, 2020Driving is a task most of us do daily. That means it’s easy to take safely getting from point A to point B for granted. But driving is an extremely complex and demanding task, both mentally and physically. It requires uninterrupted focus and concentration, a clear view of the road ahead, fast reflexes, and good […]
Read MoreWhat Risks Do Elderly Drivers Face Behind the Wheel?
Driving is a task most of us do daily. That means it’s easy to take safely getting from point A to point B for granted. But driving is an extremely complex and demanding task, both mentally and physically. It requires uninterrupted focus and concentration, a clear view of the road ahead, fast reflexes, and good […]
Read MoreWhat to Know About Uber/Lyft Accidents
November 30, 2020It’s hard to beat the convenience and efficiency of rideshare services. With the tap of a finger, you can schedule or call a ride that will be at your door within minutes, ready to take you just about anywhere in the city. But the easy nature of Uber and Lyft means that many users become […]
Read MoreWhat to Know About Uber/Lyft Accidents
It’s hard to beat the convenience and efficiency of rideshare services. With the tap of a finger, you can schedule or call a ride that will be at your door within minutes, ready to take you just about anywhere in the city. But the easy nature of Uber and Lyft means that many users become […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare if Your Case Is Going to Trial
November 23, 2020At Parrish DeVaughn, we work hard to get our clients full compensation without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. And in most cases, insurance companies prefer that. When they know we’re serious about getting settlements, they also prefer avoiding a legal battle and would instead rather write checks to the victims they initially denied. Unfortunately, […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare if Your Case Is Going to Trial
At Parrish DeVaughn, we work hard to get our clients full compensation without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. And in most cases, insurance companies prefer that. When they know we’re serious about getting settlements, they also prefer avoiding a legal battle and would instead rather write checks to the victims they initially denied. Unfortunately, […]
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