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Mali: Lawyers demand return to democracy - The Nation Newspaper

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The world was jolted with the news of a military putsch in the Republic of Mali when everyone thought Africa was gradually overcoming the negative consequences of military regimes. The development has been roundly condemned. Sanctions have been imposed by some international bodies and countries. Lawyers, in this report by Adebisi Onanuga, Eric Ikhilae and Joseph Jibueze, deplore the coup, suggesting a combination of measures to dislodge the coupists.

The growing acceptance of democracy in the continent in recent years had ignited the belief that Africa had overcome the culture of unconstitutional regime change. Many had thought the continent, smarting from the negative impact of past coup d’états, had begun a gradual trudge toward political stability, until the unexpected happened on March 21 in the Republic of Mali.

Although the coupists in Mali have blamed their action on the alleged failure of the civilian government to effectively arm the soldiers to dislodge the rampaging Tuareg rebels in the Northern part of the country, and pledged a return to civil governance, their action has been totally condemned on the ground that it is unjustifiable and ill-timed.?

Observers argued that as against the case in the Republic of Niger in 2010 when the then incumbent, Mamadou Tandja, attempted to manipulate the constitution to enable him remain in office, the deposed Malian leader, Amadou Toumani Toure, had indicated his intention to vacate office at the end of his tenure. To that end, a presidential election was scheduled for April.

The case of the Mali’s military regime led by 39-year-old Captain Amadou Sanogo is also not helped by the perception of Toure as a “soldier of democracy,” who took power in 1991 through a coup, but handed over to civilians and retreated from public life. He only returned to power through an election in 2002 and was re-elected in 2007.

The outrage over what many have described as the misadventure in Mali stemmed from the fact that the West African sub-region has been affected negatively from past incursions into civil governance by the military. It is safely argued that decades of military rule in West Africa, from the first coup in Togo in 1963 to the last in Niger in 2010, have eroded the foundation of stable democratic governance laid at independence, and instituted arbitrariness, mediocrity and graft; vices that have impaired socio-economic and political development in the sub-region.?

As expected, international bodies have taken steps beyond condemnation, to imposing sanctions on the military adventurists in Mali, beginning with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Also, the African Union (AU) has temporarily suspended Mali, while the European Union and Canada have frozen aid and the United States has threatened to follow suit.

Observers are of the view that should these international bodies and foreign powers stop at mere imposition of sanctions, the coupists in Mali may remain in power longer than expected. They suggested that ECOWAS and AU must accept nothing short of their outright dislodgment from power.

In this regard, the belief is that both bodies must go beyond sanction and activate existing mechanisms to counter unconstitutional change of government anywhere on the continent.?

Lawyers, who examined the development, attributed it partly to the growing discontent among the populace and insecurity in the sub-region, resulting from the increasing failure of political leaders to ensure transparency, equity and justice in the allocation of resources.

To them, the coup in Mali may signpost a return to military era in the sub-region should the prevailing inequality and disrespect for the rule of law and democratic ethics persist. They suggested multiple approaches to ensuring immediate end to the political crisis occasioned by the coup in Mali.

Human rights lawyers Femi Falana, Bamidele Aturu, Ike Ofuokwu, Adetokunbo Mumuni, Abubakar Jimoh, Jonathan Iyieke and Theophilus Akanwa condemned the coup and suggested the deployment of combined efforts to restore civil governance in Mali.

They advocated a combination of measures such as legal means via court process; civil disobedience and systematic ostracising of members of the junta and their family members by the international communities.

Falana argued that the coup in Mali is condemnable because it is unwarranted and uncalled for. He wondered why the military decided to strike now when elections were due to hold in April.?

“Why for heaven`s sake did they change the government? And their justification is very irresponsible. If it is about dislodging the Tuareg menace in the northern part of Mali, why didn’t the armed forces sit down with the president and discuss the solution. How can that be a justification for removing an elected government from office?” he asked.?

The former President of the West African Bar Association (WABA) Mr Femi Falana urged ECOWAS to impose comprehensive economic sanctions on Mali, saying such measure would force the army out of power in three months.

“ECOWAS has started well by suspending Mali from its ranks. We now have to proceed to impose comprehensive economic sanction on the country. The officials of the regime have to be targeted by having travel ban imposed on them. ECOWAS should also proceed to consider a military option and that has to be done before these guys settle down. Luckily the people of Mali are up in arms against this government. They are already on the streets protesting against the regime. They need international solidarity to chase out these power hungry and corrupt military adventurers. ?

“The guys cannot operate if ECOWAS and the AU are prepared to teach them a lesson like this for rude interruption of the democratic process of Mali. It is particularly painful because Mali is largely one of the most stable countries in the region. It has an impressive human rights record, for which reasons, those who have grievances can always air them through due process,” he said.

Falana warned that should the coupists be allowed to settle down and impose their misrule on Malians, other military adventurers in other West African countries may want to take a cue from them.

?“That is why the condemnation of the coup by the African Union, the ECOWAS and each of the individual countries in West Africa must be total. But we must now go beyond that. We shouldn`t wait for France or United States to move in and impose their own agents on the people of Mali under the pretext of protecting democracy. ?

“It is supposed to be the West African sub-region, which has had a good record in terms of restoring democracy with the intervention of the ECOMOG in Liberia and Sierra Leone; that should do this. It should be possible for them to dislodge them.

“The West African Bar Association (WABA) has filed a case in the ECOWAS Court challenging the legality of the government because we have passed the era where courts, the municipal courts used to quote that where a coup had succeeded, it acquires its own legitimacy.?

“If we get a judicial pronouncement on the illegality of the government, it becomes a platform for mounting further pressure on them to vacate office. And, of course, nobody wants to deal with an illegitimate government. ?

“On the part of the human right community in Nigeria, we are organizing a protest in Abuja next week at the embassy of Mali to register our dissatisfaction, disaffection with this primitive change of government. I am already in touch with our other colleagues in the human right group and other civil societies in West Africa,” Falana said.?

Aturu commended ECOWAS for its efforts so far, but wondered if the imposed sanctions were capable of compelling the coupists to have a change of mind. He advocated a change of attitude on the part of the continent’s political leaders.

“For me, for us to make a point to the Malian putschists, that what they have done is unwelcome, we need to do everything possible to prevent any external help getting to them. ?We need to, in conjunction with other parts of the world, ensure that no member of their family and official is allowed to travel out of Mali until there is genuine restoration of the rule of law and democracy.?

?“But, of course, we must apply sanctions that would not hurt the people of Mali. That is a big challenge to ECOWAS countries, because if they do economic blockade, they must do it in such a way that humanitarian aids and assistance would get to the people. The emphasis should be on targeting the putschists and their family members. But, as I said, the best way to discourage this kind of thing is for us to do what is right in our country.

“The people of Mali must not just put all their hopes in ECOWAS. They must not put all their hope on the imperialist powers because if these people find that that the Malian putschists are going to dance to their tunes and they are going to have economic benefits, before you know it, they would leave the Malians in the lurch as it were.?

“So what the Malians must do is to organise. It is basically a fight they must win on their feet. I must say that they must do everything possible to defy the military putschists and ensure that they have no option but to restore normalcy and democracy in that country.?

“Of course, they can do with some support of individuals and countries in Africa who are willing to lend a hand in this trying moment of the people of Mali. But I think that ultimately, the battle is theirs. If we have that kind of putschists in Nigeria, it is the people of Nigeria that would fight and not Americans because, in the foreign relation that we know, everybody is looking at his or her own interest.?

“If they see that people who planned the coup are going to make things easier for them in terms of economic trade and bilateral relations, they would easily just abandon the people. So, I think we need to emphasise this point that the people of Mali must take their own destiny in their hands, with the support of genuine friends at the international level.

“We must still do what I call the necessary analysis to see whether the African political elite are not the cause of the nonsensical thing that we are seeing in Mali. I am saying this, not in justification of the coup, but I am saying this in the sense that we must understand, categorically, why the coup took place and what our people need to do to guard against coup d` etat in Africa.?

“We cannot guard against coup d’état if the resources that belong to the people of Africa are being used by a tiny minute proportion of Africa. There is no way this kind of attitude, undemocratic, unconstitutional means of taking power will not take place.?

“So, nobody should be deceived that what took place in Mali is likely to be an isolated case. In other words, what I am trying to say is that to stop coup in Africa, it is left for the civil society and those who believe in the democratic process, to continue to insist that the due process of law must be followed in all cases and to ensure that something that belongs to Africa is used in Africa for Africans.?

“This is because what you find is that a huge proportion of funds are taken out of this continent and kept in foreign bank accounts in Europe and America. And then, you are saying that this type of thing should not take place. It is a joke,” Aturu said.

Jimoh noted that the position of the junta is quite contradictory. ?He observed that while the group claimed to assume power to dislodge the insurgency in the north of the country, it is now seeking international assistance to deal with the insurgency.

Wondering what their actual motive was aside the urge to help themselves to state resources as has been the case in every military intervention, Jimoh said the coupists in Mali should not be given a breathing space by the AU and ECOWAS.

“ECOWAS should not help them until they restore the civilian government that they overthrew and comply with the ultimatum given by the sub-regional body. A full economic blockade should be imposed and all Malian borders with other countries should be closed. It is high time people realised that the era of military intervention in politics is no longer fashionable,” Jimoh said.

Activist-lawyer Ofuokwu said the development in Mali is worrisome and a very sad one which should never have taken place at all.?

He said: “It’s a brutal rape on constitutionality and the rule of law. Military coup is anachronistic and barbaric and should not be condoned in any civilised clime. But we should not look at this affront in isolation because the political class in this part of the continent, that is the West African sub-region, has in no small measure contributed to this very endemic and shameful situation by their disdain and disregard for the rule of law through their inordinate desires to fraudulently come to and cling to power at all cost; through dubious democratic process and using the power of incumbency to thwart the democratic will of the people. All these instances on their own are equally tantamount to a civilian coup d’etat.?

“The rule of law and democracy are all about the rule of the majority and not the political/elite class. Not minding the propaganda of the political class, the feedback we are getting from Mali indicates that the Malian people happily welcomed and received the change. This in itself is a pointer to the fact that the will of the people through the ballot process was not respected.

“The sanctions are a product of instigations and a gang-up by politicians mostly from other countries in the sub-region to protect their corrupt leadership and to maintain their evil status quo, as they are not in any way different from their counterparts in Mali, to avoid a tsunamiic effect of the coup. As it is, ordinary Malians are the ones to suffer the sanctions.

“The only way to prevent the spread is to desist from the use of incumbency factor in suppressing the free choice of the people and for the political class themselves to respect and promote the rule of law and to, forthwith, stop the entrenchment of corruption as a cardinal aspect of political leadership; to drop the swagger of rulership and to exhibit qualities of leadership.?

“By so doing they can make life better for the people they claim to lead. If these are not done, I regret to say that a political cancer has come to stay in the region.”

Executive Director, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, Mr Adetokunbo Mumuni, said the coup in Mali is a fundamental set back to democracy in the West African sub-region.

His words: “Military regime anywhere is definitely contra-rule of law by virtue of the manner of its emergence. There are provisions of ECOWAS protocol on democracy and good governance to which most countries in the ECOWAS family including Mali are signatories.

“A very important component of the protocol forbids the taking over of governance in any ECOWAS country except according to democratic principles, rule of law, constitutionalism and due process.?

“My sincere opinion is that the leading nations in West Africa - Nigeria, Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire - must rally the international community to put pressure on the new regime in Mali before it settles down and consolidates its hold on power.?

“It is the promptitude and decisiveness with which the current situation in Mali is dealt with that will prevent the festering of the coup culture and propensity in West Africa and by extension the whole of Africa.?

“It is however my further submission that the sanctions to be imposed must be targeted at the leading lights of the military junta and their collaborators within Mali, so that the ordinary people in Mali are not subjected to suffering.”

Constitutional lawyer Jonathan Iyieke is of the view that military incursion in politics whether in Mali or any other democratic state is not only an aberration but an anathema.?

He said: “All over the world, the choice of the people is to elect their leaders in a democratic setting. Anywhere, anytime where it is alleged that the government is impository, unprecedental and draconial as in the military, such government should be sanctioned with immediate effect.?

“It is my opinion that the coup juntas should be penalised for truncating an otherwise, peaceful co-existence of the governed. I further recommend that the law in municipal, regional and internal sphere should provide death penalty for the planners,” he said.

Lagos-based lawyer Theophilus Akanwa described the Mali coup as totally condemnable and unacceptable.?

He said: “I recommend stiffer sanctions that will subdue those who took over power without the mandate of the people. It is, however, a very big lesson for those in power to realise that they are only servants of the people. They are touchable and can be removed, even killed by these heartless men.?

“Those in government should always strive to deliver good governace to the people. They should not see government as a do-or-die thing or their personal right thereby trying to remain in power for life without anything to show for it,” Akanwa said.

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Trayvon lawyers want probe in prosecutor's role - Toronto Sun

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Attorneys for the family of slain black teenager Trayvon Martin are asking the U.S. Justice Department to review reports that prosecutors undermined a police investigation of shooter George Zimmerman by overruling a detective who wanted to charge him.

The Justice Department’s civil rights division had already agreed to review the local Florida investigation into the racially charged case that has riveted the country. Waves of demonstrations have called for Zimmerman’s arrest.

Lawyers for Martin’s family are preparing a formal request that the federal government also investigate the specific report that state attorney prosecutors interfered with a homicide detective who wanted to charge Zimmerman with manslaughter.

“We are asking the Justice Department to investigate that,” attorney Benjamin Crump, who has been retained by the Martin family as it pressures authorities to arrest Zimmerman, told Reuters late Saturday. “We are concerned about interference in the investigation.”

Zimmerman, 28, who is half white and half Hispanic, was a neighborhood watch captain who shot dead the 17-year-old in a gated community on Feb. 26 after following him upon considering him suspicious.

Zimmerman has disappeared from public view but his father and brother have come to his defense in media interviews, saying Martin attacked Zimmerman and Zimmerman feared for his life when he shot the unarmed teen.

Police declined to arrest him, citing Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law, which permits citizens to use deadly force when they feel threatened with death or great bodily harm.

Sanford police detective Chris Serino, unconvinced by Zimmerman’s story of self-defense, wanted to charge him with manslaughter but was overruled by the office of State Attorney Norm Wolfinger, the prosecutor whose district includes the city of Sanford, ABC News reported on Tuesday.

Wolfinger has declined all comment since removing himself from the case on March 22. Governor Rick Scott named a special prosecutor, Angela Corey, to replace Wolfinger on the Trayvon Martin investigation. Corey has yet to say if she intends to charge Zimmerman, who remains free but in hiding.

A law enforcement source who has been informed by Sanford police investigators told Reuters that Serino was eager to make a case but encountered resistance from the prosecutor.

“Chris would have made a recommendation for manslaughter but Norm Wolfinger’s office wanted it to be a slam dunk,” the source said. “They don’t want to hear that this is wrong or that is wrong with the case. That’s the way this county does business.”

A separate report by TheGrio.com, unconfirmed by Reuters, said Wolfinger left his home the Sunday night of the shooting to meet with Sanford police in person.

“Why did he get out of his bed and go to the police station that night and overrule the lead investigator?” Crump said. “It doesn’t fit well.”

Crump said Justice Department lawyers investigating the case invited him to provide relevant updates, and that his team would forward its request soon.

Federal authorities could step into the case if they believe the state investigation is lacking, and the Justice Department periodically takes an interest in matters where there is a potential civil rights violation.

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Two Firm Injury Lawyers Recognized as Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers in Virginia - PR Web (press release)

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Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

The National Trial Lawyers has selected Virginia injury attorneys Emily Mapp Brannon and Kevin Duffan, associates with the Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton law firm, for inclusion in “Top 40 under 40″ trial lawyers in Virginia.

The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 is a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into the Top 40 Under 40 association is by invitation only and is limited to lawyers under the age of 40 who are chosen by a comprehensive selection process that includes peer nominations and third-party research. Those lawyers selected have excelled in the court room, possess superior qualifications, and have displayed leadership as young trial lawyers.

Basically, this means Emily and Kevin are some of the best personal injury lawyers in Virginia under the age of 40.

Our Virginia personal injury law firm is proud that Emily and Kevin were selected for this prestigious honor. They represent our firm’s commitment to excellence and willingness to advocate our client’s rights from the initial pleading all the way to a jury trial, when necessary.

Emily and Kevin’s achievement comes on the heels of the firm being selected as one of the best injury law firms in Virginia for 2011-2012 by U.S. News & World Report.

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Sacramento Personal Injury Lawyers to Open Demas Law Group - PR Web (press release)

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Sacramento, California (PRWEB) March 30, 2012

A team of Sacramento injury attorneys embarks on a new course by forming the Demas Law Group. The firm began operation under this name in March of 2012. The firm's primary mission is to serve the Sacramento community in a wide array of personal injury matters. The firm is comprised of Sacramento personal injury attorneys who have decades of collective experience helping injured clients in California.

The Demas Law Group will be led by John N. Demas. Mr. Demas has successfully handled personal injury cases in the Sacramento area for twenty years, including wrongful death, catastrophic injury and defective products claims. He has represented victims of automobile, trucking, and construction accidents. Mr. Demas has earned a reputation with attorneys, clients, and insurance companies alike as a vigilant advocate for injured victims. His skill and expertise have led to some of the largest verdicts in Sacramento County history. He has been selected by his peers as a Northern California Super Lawyer for 2009, 2010, and 2011, an exclusive honor limited to less than 5% of all attorneys, and approximately 1% of plaintiff personal injury attorneys. He was recently recognized as the Trial Lawyer/Advocate of the Year by the Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association, in recognition for his extraordinary trial results and intrepid work in advocating the rights of consumers. In addition, Mr. Demas has been granted membership to The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and has a 10/10 rating, the highest possible rating, with the prominent attorney ranking web site, Avvo.com. He is also a member of The Justice Roundtable, an organization consisting of 100 of the nation’s top personal injury attorneys.

The Demas Law Group is committed to achieving the best possible results for its clients. Its primary objective is to serve the members of the community through open communication, compassion, and strong ethical values. The personal injury attorneys at Demas Law Group offer specialized legal skills, experience and diligence and devote all their resources to providing exceptional legal representation and personal service. Their track record of success includes numerous seven-figure settlements and verdicts, and has earned them accolades from their peers and community.

The Demas Law Group has received an "AV" rating, the highest possible national rating from Martindale-Hubbell. In addition, the firm has been given the highest marks for "adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence."

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North Carolina Personal Injury Lawyers of Hardison & Cochran Sponsor MDA ... - PR Web (press release)

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Raleigh, N.C. (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

The North Carolina personal injury lawyers of Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law, are once again serving as sponsors of the Muscular Dystrophy Association / Triangle Muscle Walk.

The event is set for Saturday, March 24, on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The walk will kick off at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served to registered participants at noon. Local band More Rhythm will provide live music.

“We are honored to serve as sponsors of the MDA / Triangle Muscle Walk, which has become a huge success,” said North Carolina personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney Benjamin T. Cochran, the managing partner of Hardison & Cochran.

In addition to representing North Carolina accident and injury victims, the firm has a long history of community involvement. Every year, the firm sponsors a wide variety of non-profit groups and charity events.

“The MDA / Triangle Muscle Walk helps to raise funds for important research and services. It also helps to raise awareness of neuromuscular diseases,” Cochran said. “Above all, it gives hope and support to muscular dystrophy patients and their families.

“If anyone would like to see what the MDA is all about, we welcome you to join us on March 24 in downtown Raleigh.”

The MDA / Triangle Muscle Walk pays tribute to those with any of 40 muscle-damage diseases. The event is a family-oriented gathering. It provides light exercise for all involved – children, adults, grandparents, students, corporate teams and more.

The MDA’s Eastern North Carolina District organizes the event. The district’s office is located in Raleigh. It serves 18 counties with more than 1,100 residents living with a form of muscular dystrophy.

Money raised by events such as the Triangle Muscle Walk benefits these individuals. It raises funds for extensive patient service programs through MDA clinics at Duke and the University of North Carolina. The funds also support ongoing worldwide research and a week-long summer camp for children and young adults.

For more information about organizing or joining a team or making a donation, please visit the Triangle Muscle Walk website or call (919) 783-0222.

“We hope local companies will strongly consider serving as sponsors, organizing teams or making other charitable contributions to MDA,” Cochran said. “Every little bit helps.”

About Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law

Hardison & Cochran, Attorneys at Law, is a highly respected North Carolina personal injury, workers’ compensation and Social Security disability law firm with offices in Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Dunn, New Bern, Southern Pines and Wilmington. The firm’s practice areas include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, dog bites, dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, nursing home abuse and negligence and traffic violations. For more information, call the firm toll-free at (800) 434-8399 or use the firm’s online contact form.

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Personal Injury Lawyers & Attorneys in the US Industry Market Research Report ... - PR Web (press release)

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2012

Revenue for the Personal Injury Lawyers and Attorneys industry is expected to grow 1.9% annually to $26.7 billion in the five years to 2012. Over this period, the industry has benefitted from an increase in the average age of the US population, which has caused the number of physician visits to rise. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Kevin Culbert, “The aging of the US population contributes to the industry's growth because older individuals are more likely to have slip-and-fall accidents, which can yield personal injury cases.” Furthermore, the subsequent growth in the number of physician's visit results in a greater number of malpractice suits. This factor is expected to contribute to revenue growth in 2012.

Unlike many industries that declined during the recession, the Personal Injury Lawyers and Attorneys industry has a countercyclical nature to it. During the five years to 2012, the number of auto accidents has declined in the United States is expected to fall 1.4% annually to 5.6 million. Similarly, the number of workplace deaths has declined at an annualized rate of 3.2% to 4,801. “In spite of this,” says Culbert, “the recession has made cash-strapped individuals more likely to pursue a personal injury case in the event of an injury.” As such, the decline in potential clients did not create industry poor performance during the recession.

In the five years to 2017, industry revenue is forecast to grow 2.0% annually to $29.5 billion. During that time, industry operators will benefit from an increase of revenue streams generated by structured settlements, which have become more popular during the past five years. Structured settlements are an arrangement in which damages are paid out over a period of time rather than all at once. During the recession, structured settlements became increasingly popular because many defendants were unable to pay damages in one lump sum. As such, industry operators will generate a great proportion of revenue from past settlements in the years going forward. While structured settlements will help boost industry profit margins over the next five years, industry profit growth will be restrained by increasing price competition. An influx of law students, who pursued degrees rather than enter the job market, will lead to higher competition and a boost in the number of small firms. The industry will remain highly fragmented, with the average firm having only three employees. For more information, visit IBISWorld’s Personal Injury Lawyers & Attorneys in the US report in the US industry page.

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Oklahoma Car Accident Lawyers at Atkins & Markoff Warn Public of Dangers of ... - Houston Chronicle

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Oklahoma Car Accident Lawyers at Atkins & Markoff Warn Public of Dangers of Fatigued Driving After after a Drowsy Driver Allegedly Caused a Car Accident Injuring 8 People PRWeb Published 09:00?a.m., Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Press Release Larger | Smaller Georgia (default)

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The Oklahoma auto accident attorneys at the law firm of Atkins & Markoff, whose Web site URL can be found at http://www.oklalawyer.com and whose team of Oklahoma personal injury lawyers represents clients who have been injured in crashes caused by negligent drivers, hereby warns the public of the dangers of falling asleep behind the wheel after a Ravia car accident allegedly caused by a drowsy driver injured 8 people. This Oklahoma car accident was reported by The Daily Ardmoreite.

Oklahoma City, OK (PRWEB) March 14, 2012

The Oklahoma car accident lawyers at the law firm of Atkins & Markoff hereby warns the public of the continuing dangers of falling asleep at the wheel of a vehicle after a recent Ravia car accident that was reportedly caused by a driver falling asleep led to injuries to 8 people, several of whom were injured seriously. The Daily Ardmoreite issued a report on this accident.

According to the article, the Oklahoma car accident at issue occurred on Saturday, March 4 at approximately 8:45 a.m. A 22-year-old female was driving in an eastbound direction on State Highway 1 just west of Ravia when she allegedly fell asleep. As a result, her vehicle drifted across the center line of the road and collided head-on with a vehicle being driven by a 57-year-old woman.

According to the article about this collision, the driver of the Chevrolet suffered multiple injuries, a passenger in that vehicle suffered multiple serious injuries and had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital and four children in the Chevrolet were also injured. In addition, the driver of the Dodge van was also injured and transported to a hospital for treatment as was a passenger in the Dodge.

Falling asleep at the wheel is a problem that the Oklahoma auto accident lawyers at Atkins & Markoff want to warn the public of, as this obviously creates an enormous amount of danger for both that driver and for anyone else in the vicinity at the time. Every year, more than 70,000 Oklahoma car accidents occur overall, leading to more than 36,000 injuries and to approximately 700 fatalities.

About Atkins & Markoff

Atkins & Markoff, whose Web site is located at http://www.oklalawyer.com, is a law firm comprised of Oklahoma personal injury and trial lawyers who have been representing consumers and defending their legal rights for nearly 15 years. The firm handles legal matters that include Oklahoma auto accidents, class action lawsuits, child/daycare injuries, defective products, medical malpractice, general personal injury and workers’ compensation among other legal matters.

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The Oklahoma Personal Injury Lawyers at Atkins & Markoff Alert Public to Tulsa ... - Houston Chronicle

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The Oklahoma personal injury attorneys at the law firm of Atkins & Markoff, whose Web site URL can be found at http://www.oklalawyer.com, hereby alert the public of a recent report published by the Tulsa World newspaper that details the investigation of two possible cases of bacterial meningitis, including the death of a four-year-old child who attended a daycare center in Pawnee County. Parents are encouraged to take steps to protect their children from this risk.

Oklahoma City, OK (PRWEB) February 29, 2012

The Oklahoma personal injury lawyers at Atkins & Markoff, an Oklahoma law firm that dedicates its time to representing injured clients, hereby alerts the public of a recent article published in the Tulsa World newspaper that details the ongoing investigation of two possible cases of bacterial meningitis, including the death of one four-year-old child who attended a daycare center in Pawnee County. Officials and employees at the daycare center at issue are taking steps to attempt to prevent any spread of this disease.

This Tulsa World article stated that the four-year-old child who was killed by bacterial meningitis died on a Sunday after attending the daycare center on the previous Friday. No specific link has been established between the conditions at the daycare center and this child’s contraction of this disease, but bacterial meningitis can be spread between people through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions that include coughing, sneezing and kissing.

According to a study performed by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2010, more than 30,000 children under the age of four are treated in emergency rooms for illnesses and injuries that occurred at daycare centers across the United States. Common causes of these injuries and illnesses include unsafe playground equipment, unsafe cribs, the failure to use child safety gates and the transfer of communicable diseases. Common injuries and illnesses that occur at daycare centers include traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, severe lacerations and several different forms of illnesses.

In Oklahoma, licensed daycare facilities are required to carry liability insurance per existing state law. These daycare centers are required to carry at least $200,000 in liability coverage in order to maintain their licenses in good standing, and this insurance is designed to provide coverage to children who suffer Oklahoma daycare center injuries.

The Oklahoma personal injury lawyers at Atkins & Markoff hereby suggest to parents to be ever diligent in terms of their awareness of potential risks of injury or illness at daycare centers. According to statistics provided by the National Association of Childcare Resource & Referral Agencies, more than 175,000 children who are six years old and younger who need ongoing childcare.

About Atkins & Markoff

Atkins & Markoff, whose Web site is located at http://www.oklalawyer.com, is a law firm comprised of Oklahoma personal injury and trial lawyers who have been representing consumers and defending their legal rights for nearly 15 years. The firm handles legal matters that include Oklahoma auto accidents, class action lawsuits, child/daycare injuries, defective products, medical malpractice, general personal injury and workers’ compensation among other legal matters.

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Lawyers group launches website for legal questions - Boston.com

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The Massachusetts Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service has started a new website to provide basic answers to common legal questions and connect people who need legal help to an attorney.

The website, www.MassLawHelp.com, provides answers to questions in the areas of family law, labor and unemployment, estate planning, real estate, consumer protection, personal injury, criminal law, personal finance, business, government benefits and immigration. The site can also help users looking for a lawyer to contact the referral service to find an attorney with appropriate experience.

The referral service, a public service of the Massachusetts Bar Association, has linked more than 500,000 people with attorneys since it was created nearly 40 years ago.

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