Parrish DeVaughn Blog

With over 9,900 people killed in auto accidents involving alcohol in 2014, the problem of people drinking and getting behind the wheel is very serious. In fact, DUI-related accidents account for over 30% of all vehicular deaths in the entire country. There were over 1.1 million drivers arrested for driving under the influence in 2014, […]

Slip and fall injuries are some of the most common accidents that occur, and they can carry with them shockingly serious consequences, from broken bones to permanent disability and even death. When it happens to you in a public place, it’s even worse because you’re then stuck with the embarrassment that accompanies the pain. What […]

When you have an accident in public, especially one that results in an injury, it’s a traumatic time. You’re scared, hurt, angry and you wonder how you’re going to pay the medical bills as they mount higher. Certainly, if the circumstances indicated someone else was responsible, that party should pay for the injuries you’ve suffered, […]

Placing a loved one in a long-term care facility like a nursing home can be a difficult and stressful time. You’re putting someone you care about very deeply, into the hands of strangers, and trusting that their needs and requirements will be looked after. Elder care facilities have a great deal of responsibility — to […]

A wrongful death suit is filed when someone dies due to the negligence of another person or party, and their immediate relatives — parents, children or spouse — seek to claim damages for their death. These cases can be difficult, especially when you’re taking on a major corporation, like a pharmaceutical company. Millions of Americans […]

Nobody likes to get a stomach bug. It’s one of the most miserable experiences you can have, translating into a day or three of awful pain, discomfort and unhappiness. When you think you’ve gotten sick as the result of something you ate, it’s even worse. Some people wonder if they can sue a restaurant when […]

When you head out to attend a community gathering, expo or another festival, you’re just out to have a good time. You’re looking forward to spending time with those closest to you, enjoying the local arts, dining, and entertainment culture and just being out and about. Then the unthinkable happens — you’re crossing the street […]

When you get hurt using a product you purchased, and the injury you suffer is due to some defect in manufacturing, packaging, warnings or the like, the manufacturer of that product can sometimes be held responsible for the damages you suffer. These kinds of cases are called product liability claims, and they have to be […]