Parrish DeVaughn Blog

In Oklahoma, marijuana is illegal for recreational use. However, its usage for medicinal purposes was legalized in 2018. When considering the number of people who use it illegally for recreational purposes and legally for medicinal purposes, around 47.2% of Oklahoma residents over the age of 18—or more than 1.4 million people—are estimated to have used […]

Losing a body part or limb is one of the most devastating consequences of a serious injury. Unfortunately, amputation is more common than you might think. According to the Amputee Coalition, around 185,000 amputations occur in the U.S. every year, and there are nearly 2 million people living with limb loss nationwide. Of the people […]

If you’re looking for something fun to do on a winter day (or any time of year, if you have an indoor rink nearby), you can’t go wrong with ice skating. Unfortunately, ice skating can also be dangerous when skaters and rink managers don’t take precautions. There’s no denying that when people go ice skating, […]

It’s not always easy to separate fact from fiction after a crash. Because car accidents are so sudden, jarring, and painful, many people struggle to remember exactly what happened. To make matters worse, trying to file an injury claim is also often filled with uncertainty due to pervasive myths about car accident claims. If you […]

Many injured victims find solace in the fact that the American legal system gives them a chance to seek justice and financial damages through filing injury claims or lawsuits against the parties who injured them. However, that right often depends on the victims being capable of filing claims or lawsuits on their own—or at least, […]

If you’re involved in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s important to have evidence that shows you weren’t at fault. In many cases, evidence includes things like witness statements, tire marks on the road, impact zones on vehicles, and descriptions of what happened from involved drivers. However, those types of evidence pale in […]

Hearing loss is a common and unfortunate consequence of working in certain professions. The constant exposure to loud noises in various job settings poses a significant risk to one’s auditory health. However, by understanding these risks and implementing preventive measures, employers can protect their workers from work-related hearing damage and loss. In this blog, we’ll […]

As winter approaches, it’s not just the cold and snow that you need to prepare for; it’s also the increased risk of slip and fall accidents. Slipping and falling is a leading cause of serious, disabling injuries in adults, and winter can be especially dangerous due to icy sidewalks, wet floors from tracked-in ice and […]

Navigating a personal injury claim can be complicated when contributory negligence comes into play. Understanding this legal concept is crucial for anyone involved in a personal injury case in Oklahoma. In this article, we’ll shed light on contributory negligence and its significant impact on personal injury claims. What is Contributory Negligence in Oklahoma?  Contributory negligence […]

Personal injury claims can be complex and contentious legal battles, and they often involve large amounts of documentation, including medical records, accident reports, police reports, and more. Depositions play a pivotal role in the personal injury claims process, especially when making sense of the large amount of documentation and evidence involved. They are a crucial […]