Parrish DeVaughn Blog

Although many motorcycles you see on Oklahoma’s roads are carrying just a single rider, most are designed to carry a passenger. Riding with a passenger can bring a new element of fun to traveling on a motorcycle, but it also doubles the danger and creates new challenges for avoiding a crash. With another person on […]

Oklahoma has over 200 lakes, which means that just about everyone in the state has a nearby body of water to enjoy. And when it comes to enjoying the water, it’s hard to beat a day being towed around by a fast boat. Whether you’re planning on driving the boat, or you’ll be the tuber, […]

Boating season is upon us. Oklahoma boasts more than 200 lakes, making it a great state for enjoying a day on the water. But whether you’re on a pleasure cruise, towing wakeboarders, or just heading to your favorite fishing spot, it’s important to know how to drive a boat while near other vessels on the […]

The Fourth of July is almost here, and that means many Oklahomans will soon start stocking up on fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. Everyone knows fireworks can be dangerous, and there are many tragic stories in the news every year about people—including young children—who are seriously injured or even killed by fireworks. Enjoying fireworks is […]

Injuries can be expensive. Between medical bills and time away from work, injuries can cause major financial difficulties or even bankruptcy for victims. The legal system allows victims a chance to pursue compensation for their injury-related losses when their injuries are someone else’s fault, but some victims are reluctant to take that step. Some victims […]

Big trucks can be intimidating when you drive next to them. They can weigh up to 80,000 lbs., and their height and length can block your view of adjacent lanes and the road ahead. It’s easy to view these 18-wheel behemoths as the “bullies” of Oklahoma’s highways and interstates, and even easier to believe that […]

Many obstacles stand in the way of compensation for motorcycle accident victims. Some of those obstacles are real, and some are imagined. When it comes to the second of the two, being partially at fault is among the most common. Many motorcyclists are already reluctant to file compensation claims, and if they were cited for […]

Birth injuries can devastate families for decades. Mothers and fathers of injured children often feel immense guilt for the harm their children suffered, even if that harm was solely the fault of negligent doctors, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. At Parrish DeVaughn Injury Lawyers, we can’t reverse, heal, or undo the damage that mothers and […]