Accident
April 29, 2020
Are You Adequately Protected?
By Casey Johnson At Aitken*Aitken*Cohn, we regularly get to meet the greatest people under the worst circumstances—after serious injuries or the death of a loved one. While our profession necessarily requires us to help individuals and families put the pieces together after an oftentimes catastrophic event, we also work diligently to help “get the word… read more
April 28, 2020
Why Driving Too Slowly Is Dangerous?
Most people understand that speeding on the roadway is incredibly dangerous and can lead to severe accidents and injuries. Speeding does not even have to mean driving over the speed limit. This can simply be driving too fast for conditions. However, most people do not think about whether or not driving too slowly can be… read more
April 20, 2020
Who Is At Fault In A Chain-Reaction Car Accident?
Nobody wants to be involved in a car accident of any kind. However, car accidents are a regular occurrence in and around our area. One of the most important factors in the aftermath of a crash is determining which party, or multiple parties, were at fault for the accident. For chain-reaction crashes, determining fault can… read more
April 6, 2020
The Top 10 Most Common Prescription Drug Errors
When you are prescribed a medication by a doctor, the last thing you should have to worry about is that an error will be made with that medication. Unfortunately, medical mistakes are a leading cause of death in this country, and prescription medication errors are a contributing factor to many of those mistakes. Prescription errors… read more
March 30, 2020
What’s the Difference Between Express and Implied Consent?
Before a person undergoes a medical procedure or any type of medical treatment plan, a healthcare professional must generally get the consent of that person. If a healthcare professional fails to get the consent of a patient before they undergoing treatment, they could be held liable for medical malpractice. However, there are two types of… read more
March 23, 2020
What is a Soft Tissue Injury?
You may have heard the term “soft tissue injury” but not really understood what this referred to. Soft tissue injuries are the trauma that occurs to any skin, tendon, muscle, or ligament in a person’s body. These injuries are not fractures to a person’s bones or injuries to a person’s internal organs, such as the… read more
March 18, 2020
Is it Legal to Lane Split on a Motorcycle in California?
There are more motorcyclists in California than in any other state in the country. That is why it makes sense that this was the first state to legalize lane-splitting for motorcycles. Whether you are a motorcyclist in California or just a regular vehicle driver, it is important that you understand exactly what lane-splitting is, whether… read more
February 24, 2020
What are the Major Types of Head Injuries?
When discussing head injuries, there are certain terms that you will hear thrown around. Particularly, people often use the term “head injury” and “brain injury” interchangeably. However, these are actually two separate things, though they can often both happen at the same time due to the same incident. In general, head injuries can be divided… read more
February 14, 2020
Are Out-Of-Court Settlements Taxable?
Disclaimer: This post is informational only and we do not have tax attorneys on staff. If you have questions about your tax liability, please seek a qualified professional. If you have received settlement through a lawsuit against another person, or if you anticipate receiving one in the near future, you will likely have several questions… read more
January 20, 2020
What Type Of Injuries Can A Defective Airbag Cause?
Airbags are designed to keep us safe. When you get into a collision, you can usually count on having your airbags deploying and cushioning you from impacting the steering wheel, dashboard, or any other part of your vehicle. However, over the last few years, there have been several high profile airbag recalls. In fact, the… read more