Parrish DeVaughn Blog

Truck drivers must take the right steps after crashes to abide by federal and state laws. In addition, because people in other nearby vehicles are likely to be significantly injured after a collision with a truck, truck drivers also must take steps that can potentially save lives. Unfortunately, truck drivers don’t always take the proper […]

After a collision with a big truck, you likely have equally big expenses that you may not be able to afford. Your vehicle may be totaled, you likely require extensive medical treatments, and you may be unable to return to work for weeks or months. Getting a settlement offer from the trucking company or their […]

For many people injured in accidents that weren’t their fault, personal injury claims, insurance settlements, and lawsuits can help them pay for their medical bills. Getting compensation through the legal system is especially important for people who don’t have health insurance on their own or through their jobs. Research shows that around 14% of Oklahomans are […]

When developers build apartment complexes, schools, office buildings, restaurants, retail stores, and other buildings that will be occupied by people, they can’t build them any way they want. They must build them according to standards and codes set by local and state ordinances as well as the International Code Council (ICC). Building codes were introduced […]

When two passenger vehicles collide on an Oklahoma road, local police or state troopers are usually dispatched to the scene to assist the drivers and any passengers and briefly investigate the crash. Unless an accident is severe and involves one or more fatalities, law enforcement’s priority is typically to remove the damaged vehicles from the […]

Because semi-trucks are so much bigger and heavier than passenger vehicles, truck drivers must drive their big rigs with extreme caution. Even minor accidents involving semi-trucks can result in major injuries for people in cars, trucks, and SUVs. In addition to following local and state traffic laws, truck drivers must also follow guidelines set by […]

No matter how pleasant and welcoming a nursing home may seem to residents and their loved ones, it’s common for families to feel a little apprehensive about this big change. They often worry about how their loved ones will be treated and whether they’ll be safe, happy, and have all of their needs met. It’s […]

For many Americans, serving in the U.S. Armed Forces is a reliable and rewarding career, whether for one tour of duty or a lifetime. As reservists and active-duty soldiers, marines, sailors, airmen, or coast guardsmen, they spend years serving their country and putting their health and even their lives at risk to protect their fellow […]