Parrish DeVaughn Blog

Almost all employers in Oklahoma are required to have workers’ compensation insurance to protect their workers if they get hurt on the job and can’t earn their paychecks. But some workers purchase their own disability insurance policies to protect themselves—even if their employers have workers’ compensation insurance. Although you aren’t required to purchase disability insurance, […]

After an injury that wasn’t your fault, you may be eligible to get compensation from the person or party that was at fault. In an auto accident, the at-fault party is probably the driver of the other vehicle, and in a slip and fall, the at-fault party is probably the owner of the property where […]

When people file injury claims against other people or businesses, the money they receive via settlements usually comes from insurance policies. For example, all drivers in Oklahoma must carry liability insurance, which pays out to anyone they injure if they cause an auto accident. Many businesses also carry liability insurance in case someone is injured […]

Oklahoma requires that all drivers carry liability insurance in case they cause crashes that result in property damage or injuries. But nearly 25% of Oklahoma drivers don’t have up-to-date auto insurance. So, what happens if you don’t have auto insurance and you’re injured in a crash that wasn’t your fault? Can you still sue the […]

Various insurance policies and the civil court system make it possible for people who get hurt through no fault of their own to get money for their injury-related expenses. But for some people, the things they do and don’t do in the minutes, hours, and days after their injuries end up making them ineligible to […]

Yes! In fact, that’s the reason why many injured Oklahomans contact us after accidents that weren’t their fault. Insurance companies spend big bucks on marketing campaigns that are designed to convince the public that they’re benevolent corporations ready to sweep in and make everything better when people need help the most. But that couldn’t be […]

The holidays are a great time to host family, friends, and neighbors. But whether you’re planning a small get-together or a big holiday bash, having guests over can open you up to liability if someone gets injured at your home or on your property. Thankfully, renters and homeowners insurance help shield party hosts from paying […]

When workers get hurt on the job in Oklahoma, they have two things going for them. First, almost all employees in the state are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. And second, workers’ compensation is a no-fault benefit, which means that injured employees are eligible for benefits even if their actions caused their injuries (with a […]