The answer to this question depends on how much at fault you were for your slip and fall injury. Oklahoma has a comparative negligence fault law, which means people are still eligible for compensation even if they’re partially at fault for their own accidents and injuries. However, there are two caveats. First, they must be […]

Whether you’re driving or walking, getting around in Oklahoma gets a little more dangerous during the winter. Although our state doesn’t get many days below freezing, there’s always a slight risk of snowfall and ice accumulation between the months of December and March. Snow and ice make roads, parking lots, and sidewalks slick, and that […]

Halloween is a favorite holiday for both kids and adults. For kids, it’s a night of fun costumes and candy galore, and for adults, it’s a great time to get together with friends. If you’re planning on hosting a Halloween party this year, it’s important to make safety your top priority. Although few people anticipate […]

Picture this: you’re walking through an empty aisle at the grocery store and you slip on a puddle of water or other spilled liquid. When you hit the floor, you immediately experience severe pain in your back and tailbone, but you’re able to climb to your feet and leave the store under your own power.  […]

Slips and falls are often played for laughs in movies and TV shows, but anyone who has suffered a slip and fall injury knows that they are no laughing matter. People who slip and fall are at risk of suffering painful, disabling, and even life-threatening injuries. And while most people are fortunate enough to make […]

No trespassing. Wet floor. Beware of dog. These are just a few warning signs posted on properties that just about everyone has seen at least once in their lives. Warning signs like these are designed to both protect people from danger and to protect property owners and managers from liability if people do get hurt. […]

Injuries can be expensive. Between medical bills and time away from work, injuries can cause major financial difficulties or even bankruptcy for victims. The legal system allows victims a chance to pursue compensation for their injury-related losses when their injuries are someone else’s fault, but some victims are reluctant to take that step. Some victims […]

One of the biggest misconceptions about personal injury law is that people want to sue others at the drop of a hat. In reality, many injury victims—including those who have suffered debilitating, disabling, and even life-threatening injuries—are hesitant to sue others or pursue compensation from insurers. That’s because they don’t want to get involved in […]

Originally published February 1, 2021 Even though you may not even be home when it happens, there’s a chance that a delivery driver could injure themselves on your property while dropping off packages. For example, they could slip on ice and snow, trip on a broken stair, or lose their balance on a hard-to-see walkway […]

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 […]