diff --git a/src/parser.js b/src/parser.js
index ff9ba93f..1689e7fa 100644
--- a/src/parser.js
+++ b/src/parser.js
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@
     else if (attr === 'visible') {
       value = (value === 'none' || value === 'hidden') ? false : true;
       // display=none on parent element always takes precedence over child element
-      if (parentAttributes.visible === false) {
+      if (parentAttributes && parentAttributes.visible === false) {
         value = false;
       }
     }