Parrish DeVaughn Blog

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 […]

If you’ve been injured on the job in Oklahoma, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation, regardless of who was at fault. The system is designed to cover most job-related injuries and illnesses, from sudden accidents to long-term conditions. Here’s what’s typically covered and why acting quickly can help protect your right to benefits. Most […]

In any given month, nearly one‑third of drivers admit they’ve driven while drowsy, and nationally, fatigue causes up to 1.2 million crashes and more than 5,000 deaths annually. Driver fatigue was also a factor in one out of every eight serious truck crashes, according to the FMCSA’s Large Truck Crash Causation Study. When a trucker is […]

Motorcycle enthusiasts in Oklahoma have access to some of the most iconic roads and scenic highways in the United States. From the state’s portion of historic Route 66 to the Lake Stanley Draper Loop, there are many opportunities to ride and enjoy the open road. However, riding can also be dangerous. You don’t have the […]

An injury at work can throw your life into disarray, especially if you already have a pre-existing medical condition. Whether it’s an old back injury from years ago or a chronic condition like arthritis, many workers wonder: Can this affect my workers’ compensation claim? Yes, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. With the […]

Riding a motorcycle offers a sense of freedom that cars can’t match, but it also comes with serious risks. Federal statistics show that motorcyclists are about 24 times more likely to die in a crash than passenger car occupants. While all motorcycles lack the protective features of cars, some models are even more dangerous due […]

Truck accidents are among the most devastating types of crashes on Oklahoma roads. The latest data from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office (OHSO) shows that in 2021, there were 5,575 large truck accidents, resulting in 1,861 injuries and 112 fatalities. Due to their large size and heavy weight, truck impacts cause more damage to the […]