Parrish DeVaughn Blog

Originally published July 13, 2020. For many Americans, serving in the U.S. Armed Forces is a reliable and rewarding career, whether for one tour of duty or a lifetime. As reservists and active-duty soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, or coast guardsmen, they spend years serving their country and putting their health and even their lives at […]

Just like all other healthcare professionals, dentists have a duty to provide their patients with the best possible care. Unfortunately, dentists don’t always uphold that duty. When dentists’ negligence causes their patients to suffer injuries or harm, their patients can sue them for medical malpractice—in this case, dental malpractice. If you were harmed by a […]

If you recently lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, filing a wrongful death claim can help you get compensation for their outstanding medical bills, the loss of their contribution to household income, loss of companionship, guidance, and consortium, and your and your family’s emotional pain and suffering. Filing a wrongful death claim […]

In Oklahoma, almost all employers are required to purchase workers’ compensation insurance to cover their employees if they get hurt or sick on the job and can’t work until they recover. Although this coverage helps shift the financial liability for on-the-job injuries from employers to their workers’ compensation insurers, many employers want to avoid workers’ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

If you were hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may hire a personal injury lawyer, and after back-and-forth negotiation with the at-fault party and their insurance company through your lawyer, end up with a settlement offer on the table. The offer may seem fair, but how do you know if it’s enough […]