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 […]

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 […]

Birth injuries are any injury that occurs in the period shortly before, during, or after birth. They can range from mostly harmless injuries that heal on their own to severe and disabling conditions. In extreme cases, they may even result in infant death. That’s why it is important to understand how birth injuries occur and […]

Whether you’re going to the doctor to get treated for an illness or injury, or you’re checking into a hospital for a surgical procedure, you expect to get treatment that will improve your health and help you feel better. Healthcare professionals are sworn to do no harm to their patients, but negligence and carelessness can […]

Developing new complications after being treated by a doctor, surgeon, or other healthcare professional for an injury or illness is devastating. Many people whose health declines after receiving treatments may assume that they’re victims of medical malpractice. While not every case of worsening health after treatment is medical malpractice, the scope of such negligence is […]

Product liability suits are brought up when a person is injured or suffers losses due to a defective product. This could range from faulty scissors to exploding cell phones. If you’ve been injured or suffered losses by a defective product, you might be entitled to compensation, which would not only cover your damages but encourage […]

When you need surgery to correct a medical condition, you expect to get high-quality care and to come through your operation unscathed. While most people make it through surgery with flying colors, others fall victim to medical malpractice. After suffering medical malpractice, it’s likely that your health will be worse than it was before your […]

A personal injury attorney is an advocate for those who suffered a debilitating hurt or now deal with the aftermath of an accident and the medical bills that come with it. Frequently, our clients wonder if they really need to seek professional assistance in protecting their legal rights. To make your decision a bit easier, […]

For many adults, lawn mowing is a welcome change of pace from a stressful work week. Some even find it therapeutic. For everyone however, using a powerful machine with rotating blades is inherently dangerous. Tens of thousands of people are treated for lawn mower injuries each year in hospital emergency rooms. The rotating blades are […]