Articles
October 8, 2020
Setting a Course for the Future
By Casey Johnson This article was originally published in the November/December 2017 (Vol. 47, No. 6) issue of “Forum.” It has been a wild two years. The unprecedented legislative and political successes here in California have been tempered by events across the rest of the country, and especially the 2016 presidential election. From the Muslim… read more
September 30, 2020
Impactful Use of Demonstrative Evidence In Jury Trials
By Chris Aitken and Megan Demshki This article was originally published in the October 2017 (Vol. 67, No. 9) issue of “Riverside Lawyer Magazine.” In today’s fast-paced world, succinct and impactful communication of the most relevant evidence is vital in a jury trial. Demonstrative evidence is a necessary tool in the presentation of evidence in… read more
September 18, 2020
The Unsung Hero of Your Automobile Insurance Policy—Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
By Atticus Wegman If you find yourself injured in a motor vehicle crash, whether or not you were in a vehicle, it is paramount that you understand if your automobile insurance policy includes underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage. Our Orange County car accident lawyers often find our clients, after suffering injuries relating to motor vehicle crashes including… read more
September 1, 2020
Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia: A Landmark Win for the LGBTQ+ Community or a Mask for Private Religious Discrimination?
By Casey R. Johnson and Darren J. Campbell This is an excerpt from an article originally published in the September 2020 issue of OC Lawyer. Introduction Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, 140 S. Ct. 1731 (2020) is a landmark victory for the LGBTQ+ community. The holding seems unambiguous: an “employer who fires an individual for… read more
August 19, 2020
Immigration Status is Off the Table in Wrongful Death & Personal Injury Matters
By Megan Demshki A person’s immigration status is generally irrelevant to issues of civil liability based on existing state law. However, in California, personal injury and wrongful death matters citizenship status was relevant to calculating loss of income until January 1, 2017. This was historically known as the “illegal alien” defense. For over 30 years,… read more
August 5, 2020
Moving Beyond Workers’ Compensation for Construction Site Injuries
By Atticus N. Wegman Oftentimes when individuals are injured on a construction site, they are told that their sole remedy for compensation is through a workers’ compensation claim with their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier. This is known as the workers’ compensation exclusive remedy. Such compensation, however, does not include compensation for pain and suffering… read more
August 3, 2020
Off the beaten path: Identifying and preparing novice expert witnesses
By Megan Demshki This is an excerpt from an article originally published in the July/August 2020 issue of the CAOC’s Forum magazine. Does your matter present a unique issue, whether it be on liability or damages, that would benefit from retained expert testimony? Have you never worked with an expert in that area of expertise… read more
July 29, 2020
Pools Pose a Significant Danger to Users
By Casey Johnson As the weather warms up, people will naturally look to cool off by spending time in a swimming pool. This is particularly true in Southern California. While swimming pools can provide relief from the heat (and an excellent place to get much-needed exercise), many pools pose a significant danger to users. Both… read more
July 28, 2020
Richard Cohn Receives Thoughtful Letter From Client
At Aitken*Aitken*Cohn, our goal is to meet the needs of our clients to the best of our abilities and beyond. Often times they go through unspeakable situations that bring them to our firm. When we do attain a deserving settlement for the clients, we do so with great joy and satisfaction. One such occasion… read more
July 22, 2020
Non-Injured Spouses are Entitled to Loss of Consortium Compensation
By Atticus Wegman An often untold story is how an individual’s injuries can affect their non-injured spouse. California has developed an area of law to address how non-injured spouses should be treated when their lives are also changed by the actions of another. This area of law is called loss of consortium damages. The law… read more