Parrish DeVaughn Blog

Almost all workers in Oklahoma are eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they get hurt on the job and miss at least eight days of work. But the key word in the previous sentence is almost, as some workers DON’T receive workers’ compensation benefits after on-the-job injuries. The type of work you do, including […]

If you were hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be eligible for compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. But getting that compensation on your own can be difficult, as insurance companies are notoriously stingy when writing settlement checks. Because of that, many people hire lawyers […]

If you were recently involved in an auto accident or other injury and are planning on filing a claim against the at-fault party, there’s a good chance that they think YOU’RE the at-fault party. That can happen regardless of what the accident report and other evidence says. But because Oklahoma is a modified comparative negligence […]

It’s never easy to move a loved one into a nursing home, even when doing so is in their best interests. Taking care of an elderly parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or another relative is often too much for families to handle, especially when those loved ones have special care needs, and that’s why they turn […]

Contrary to popular belief, cerebral palsy isn’t a single condition or disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, it’s a “group of disorders that affect movement and muscle tone or posture.” As the name implies, it involves the brain, and typically develops due to brain damage that occurs during early development, or even during delivery. Children […]

At Parrish DeVaughn, we work hard to protect the rights of injured workers who suffer on-the-job injuries. But even the best legal outcome isn’t as preferable as avoiding an injury in the first place. That’s why we always urge people in our communities to take whatever steps are necessary to keep themselves and others safe, […]

Although they’re hard to beat for convenience, rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft can put riders at risk of both injuries and out-of-pocket costs when they’re involved in crashes. That’s why all rideshare users should protect themselves as much as possible before, during, and immediately after rides. Check Your Auto Insurance Policy If you own […]

At Parrish DeVaughn, we spend a lot of time helping nursing home residents and their loved ones after they’ve been abused or neglected. Nursing homes are responsible for many aspects of care and daily life for residents, and some residents even require around-the-clock supervision and treatment. When nursing homes fail to uphold their duties, they […]