Parrish DeVaughn Blog

When you drive in Oklahoma, there are many risks to which you need to stay alert. For example, inclement weather can cause your tires to lose their grip on the road and your brakes to lose their effectiveness, which can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Potholed or debris-filled roads can severely damage […]

There’s no getting around it—riding a motorcycle is dangerous. The National Safety Council says that while motorcycles make up only 3% of all registered vehicles in the U.S., motorcyclists account for 14% of all traffic fatalities. To make matters worse, the number of fatalities among motorcyclists and their passengers increased by 11% from 2019 to […]

While you shouldn’t use your phone much, if at all, while driving, it’s important to have your phone with you when you’re on the road. Driving on Oklahoma’s roads means accepting the risk of the unexpected happening, and that can range from roadside emergencies to collisions with other vehicles. Having your phone handy means you […]

Few injuries have the potential to change victims’ lives like traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). TBIs are injuries caused by an impact to the head, such as in a fall or a car crash. Concussions are one of the most common forms of TBI. People who suffer TBIs are often affected in unpredictable and often profound […]

When it comes to having fun on the water, it’s hard to beat a jaunt around one of Oklahoma’s many lakes on a jet ski. Whether they’re one, two, or three-seaters, jet skis are much faster and more agile than even the fastest speed boats, making them one of the most exhilarating recreational vehicles you […]

There are many good reasons to ride a motorcycle. They’re fun, easy to park, and extremely fuel-efficient. But motorcycles are also significantly more dangerous than passenger vehicles. Not only are safe-riding habits a must for all motorcyclists, but they must also be constantly on the lookout for drivers who may or may not see them. […]

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes are designed to be driven off-road on grass, dirt, clay, sand, and other natural terrain. But if you own an ATV or dirt bike, or if you’ve seen someone driving one, you may have wondered if it’s legal to drive them on a paved road or street, especially if […]

There are around 300,000 drunk drivers on America’s roadways at any given time. In addition, the average drunk driver gets behind the wheel while intoxicated more than 80 times before their first DUI arrest. That means that while DUI checkpoints and enforcement are necessary to keep our roads safe, they can’t possibly catch every impaired […]