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Atkins & Markoff was founded in 1997 by Daniel Pines Markoff who was later joined by Jeffery Atkins. Together, they run a team of highly compassionate, skilled and experienced attorneys. The skill and experience that every lawyer in the firm brings to the table has created Oklahoma City's most powerful law firm: Atkins & Markoff.
Compassionate Lawyers
This Oklahoma City law firm has been in the business of helping people for a long time. The lawyers at Atkins & Markoff understand that by the time you contact their office, you have already been through a lot. Contact Atkins & Markoff and rest assured that you will get the compassionate representation you deserve.
Committed Attorneys
The OKC attorneys at Atkins & Markoff have been fighting for the rights and civil liberties of individuals since they opened the doors of the law firm in 1997. If you need a committed attorney on your side, contact the office today.
Yamaha Recall Lawsuit
Yamaha has recalled three of their Rhino models after a reported 46 passengers and riders have died in crashes. Our injury lawyers are currently representing clients that have been involved in Yamaha Rhino accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident in Oklahoma involving one of the recalled Yamaha Rhinos, please contact us today for a free consultation.
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Choosing an Oklahoma Attorney That is Right For You
Choosing an Oklahoma lawyer is a decision that everyone must come to on their own. If you have never hired an attorney before, this might be a difficult decision for you especially because many times the circumstances surrounding your need for a lawyer are different from your normal every day life. In an effort to help you, we provided a few key concepts that should assist in making your decision easier. In most situations, hiring an Attorney comes down to a few key concepts. These concepts are universal and apply to the entire country, not just Oklahoma attorneys.
Questions to Ask an Oklahoma AttorneyFirst, is the lawyer experienced? If you need to hire an attorney to represent your interests, it is advantageous to hire a lawyer whom has experience in the field of law you require representation in. For example, if you need an Oklahoma personal injury lawyer, has the attorney handled many personal injury cases in Oklahoma? Second, do you feel comfortable in their office and around their staff? Although the attorney you hire will be working diligently for your cause, you will still need to spend time in their law office from time to time, so you need to feel...
Yaz Injury Alert - Oklahoma Attorneys
It's important for you to know your rights in all situations in life. It is even more important when you are taking a drug like birth control pills that were produced and marketed to make your life easier. The FDA has sent numerous warning letters to Bayer Healthcare regarding it's blockbuster birth control pill YAZ. To learn more about YAZ side effects, the FDA warning letters and hiring a YAZ attorney in Oklahoma, follow the links. Atkins and Markoff defective drug attorneys are here to help.
Oklahoma Hydroxycut Recall
On May 1, 2009, the U.S. Foods and Drug Administration published an official report warning consumers to stop using the diet products Hydroxycut immediately. There are certain products in the family of Hydroxycut products, owned by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., that have been associated with serious liver injuries, jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, liver damage requiring a liver transplant, seizures, cardiovascular disorders, rhabdomyolysis, muscle damage, kidney failure and even wrongful death. If you have been injured by this diet supplement, contact an Oklahoma Hydroxycut Lawyer today for a FREE HYDROXYCUT CASE REVIEW today.
Accutane Pulled from the Market
Friday June 26th, 2009, Roche Holding AG, the maker of Accutane, announced that they were pulling the drug off the market. Accutane is a drug released in 1982 that is used to treat severe acne. Accutane has been linked to birth defects in pregnant women, depression, suicidal tendencies, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Raptiva Recall Alert
On April 8, 2009 Genentech announced a voluntary nationwide recall of Raptiva, a psoriasis treatment drug widely used in Oklahoma and throughout the United States. Raptiva was recalled because of its link to dangerous side effects including Viral Meningitis, Bacterial Sepsis, Invasive Fungal Disease, Lymphoma and PML (Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy).
If you or a loved one has taken Raptiva and are experiencing any dangerous side effects, contact one of our Raptiva lawyers today for a FREE RAPTIVA CASE REVIEW. We are in the business of protecting your rights.
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Atkins & Markoff is a full service Oklahoma City law firm offering representation in the following areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Estate Planning, Social Security, Workers Compensation and class action lawsuits. We have years of experience handling all types of legal matters and have gained the trust of clients in our broad variety of legal representation. If you would like to speak with a lawyer at our firm, regardless of the legal topic, please pick up the phone and give us a call or send us an email. If we can't handle your case or situation, we'll find a lawyer who can.
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Getting a DUI on Private Property in Oklahoma
In the past, it was not illegal to drink and drive in areas that were designated as private property. Although some states still restrict the offense of a DUI to public property, in Oklahoma, you can be charged with a DUI while operating a motor vehicle on private property. It is not safe to assume that just because you are on private property, you are immune from an arrest or conviction.
Holiday DUI Checkpoints
While the holiday season is a time for being with family and spreading cheer, its also the time to indulge in celebration, which also means higher amounts of drunk drivers... which in turn leads to an increase in DUIs. Lt. Anthony Riddles of the Norman Police Department has released a statement saying that, with funding from the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, enforcement will be stepped up on intoxicated drivers.
Men Wrongly Framed by Police and Prosecutors File Lawsuit
Terry Harrington and Curtis McGhee, Omaha, Nebraska, served 25 years in prison before being released on wrongful charges. In 1977, Harrington was just a high school boy preparing for the possibility of college at Yale University on a football scholarship. One man, several police officers, and prosecutors would destroy 25 years of his life.
Alleged Heart Attack Side Effects in Yasmin Lawsuits
Bayer Healthcare is one of the true giants of the pharmaceutical world, and one of their lines of products concerning prescription birth control medications has generated billions of dollars in revenue in recent years. The original medication released by Bayer Healtchare is known as Yasmin, and it has been on the market for several years and has been used by women across the world who wanted to prevent unforeseen pregnancies. Unfortunately, there have been a growing number of reports of Yasmin side effects developing in women who were using it, and many of them were extremely serious. As a result of this development, Yasmin side effects lawyers have been contacted throughout the United States to provide help to those who have been harmed. Below is an overview of the alleged link between Yasmin and heart attacks. Â
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Yasmin Correlation?
Yasmin has been one of the leaders on the birth control market for years now, and that's primarily because it's shown itself to be effective in terms of preventing unwanted pregnancies. Yasmin is manufactured by Bayer Healthcare, and it's also been heavily marketed in the United States and around the world through a series of aggressive advertising campaigns, many of which have been shown on television. Unfortunately for many, the drug has also been linked to the development of serious Yasmin side effects, one of which being an otherwise rare condition known as Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT as it's commonly known. If someone has contracted DVT as a result of using Yasmin, the need for help from a defective drugs attorney has arisen for obvious reasons.
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Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits Continue to Mount
In the last week, a slew of new lawsuits were filed against Bayer, the makers of Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills. New cases are filed every day around the country, and even as the evidence builds against Bayer, linking the birth control pills to increased risks of dangerous side effects over other birth control pills.
Oklahoma Family Law - What is Paternity?
The simple answer of paternity is the state of being someone’s father, but paternity is not all that simple when it comes to paternity law.
Visitation Rights Without Custody Agreement in Oklahoma
Question: Katie* emailed Atkins and Markoff Family Law about an inquiry regarding visitation rights. Katie* has been granted child support, and the child’s father has not been around for two years. He now wants to be apart of her son’s life. Katie* believes he is a danger to her son, but knows that he does have some rights.
Abuse and Neglect of Oklahoma Children Ranks 7th Worst Death Rate
"Nearly 3 million children nationwide each year are reported abused and neglected," according to the Every Child Matters Education Fund.
NewsOk found that Oklahoma had the seventh worst child death rate from abuse and neglect in the nation during 2007. Child neglect can be defined in several ways to a number of different people. "Child Neglect is the failure to provide for the shelter, safety, supervision and nutritional needs of the child, " according to Medical Terms Online, "Child Neglect may be physical, educational, or emotional neglect. "
How Common are Back Injuries for Motorcycle Accident Victims?
Motorcycle accidents occur in Oklahoma with alarming consistency, and when these accidents do occur, they generally lead to injuries and even fatalities. There are many reasons for this reality, including the obvious vulnerability of motorcycle drivers and passengers compared to those riding in larger vehicles and the smaller size of motorcycles compared to cars, trucks and SUV's that can weigh more than one ton. When these incidents occur and injuries result, the need for help from an Oklahoma motorcycle accident lawyer arises. One of the most common and serious injuries that results from motorcycle accidents is the back injury, and below is a brief overview of this issue.
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Oklahoma Man Files Suit Against Jail Officer
A Logan County man serving time at the William S. Key Correctional Center in Fort Supply, is suing an Edmond police officer and the city of Edmond for excessive force used by the officer which resulted in injuries.
Whiplash Symptoms to Look for After a Car Accident
If you've been involved in a car accident and feel any sort of pain or discomfort that you can't quite identify, it could be whiplash. Whiplash has long been panned by many as a made-up sort of injury that provides those who have been in accidents with a reason to file a lawsuit, but nothing could be further from the truth. Whiplash is real, it's painful, it can be completely debilitating and it can last for the rest of a person's life. That's why the need for an Oklahoma whiplash lawyer is so extreme if someone does suffer from whiplash after a collision - it can be difficult to prove and a prognosis from medical professionals can be difficult to obtain with a high degree of certainty. Â
Workers’ Compensation and Death Benefits
Workers’ compensation or workers’ comp is a type of insurance in which provides income and medical care for employees who are injured or become sick because of their jobs.
Who Covers Medical Expenses if You've Been Injured at Work?
Workplace injuries happen at an alarming pace, which is one of the many reasons that Oklahoma has an extensive body of laws that govern these situations. While these extensive rules and regulations are intended to minimize confusion, controversy and ambiguity regarding what should happen, when it should occur and who should pay for benefits, adversarial situations still arise. When a workers' compensation claim stalls or is denied wrongfully, the injured worker needs the help of an Oklahoma workers' compensation lawyer who can help revive the claim in question. Â
Oklahoma Workers Compensation Rights
Scenario: I was hurt at work just before Christmas and I have not been able to work since the accident. My company has sent me to see an orthopedic specialist who says I need neck surgery. I am scared that I may not be able to go back to my job at the warehouse because it requires a lot of overhead lifting.
Defective Cosmetics
Like all defective products, these products have something wrong with them that can cause unwanted side effects or illnesses. In the case of cosmetics, defects can be from the manufacturer, misleading sales tactics or from faulty marketing practices.
Recent Food Recalls
Food, something we, as humans, need to survive. Did you ever expect to worry about your health risk when it came to buying dinner ingredients? According to expertrecall.com, “more than 70 percent of Americans are just as concerned about food safety as they are about the War on Terror.”
Defective Auto Parts
A defective product is a product sold with defects. Defective auto parts, in most cases, come from the manufacturer. Two other ways auto parts can become defective are from faulty marketing practices or misleading sales tactics.
