Articles

January 26, 2011

Electrocution from Power Lines – A Cautionary Tale…

We were recently retained in another tragic power line incident. This past Friday, a family from San Bernardino was devastated when it lost three family members that came into contact with a downed power line. Unfortunately, I have had experience working on devastating cases involving power lines, and know that the resulting injuries are usually immediate… read more

January 19, 2011

Injured Before an Accident? Will a Previous Injury Limit your Recovery?

When a person is injured in a motorcycle, automobile, slip/fall, or other accident and they are not solely at fault, an evaluation must take place to determine the severity of that person’s injuries. Note, a person can still recover monetary compensation for their injuries even if they are at fault. California law allows for recovery… read more

January 13, 2011

And no, I do not want a Farmville brick . . .

During my career, very few events or developments have had an impact on the everyday practice of law as the rise of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, etc) have created over the last few years. Just over the last few months, I have attended legal seminars and read through numerous articles regarding how this… read more

December 20, 2010

Signing Away All Your Rights? Not Always…

Many personal injury attorneys have been approached by a potential client who suffered a significant injury during an organized event or activity for which they were required to sign a waiver or release as a condition of participation. The viability of the potential client’s case is immediately called into question due to a likely express… read more

June 24, 2010

The Absence of a Showing of a “Course of Conduct” as a Defense to Punitive Damages

You can read the Article written by Wylie A. Aitken and Darren O. Aitken here (PDF link).

September 19, 2007

California Statute of Limitations

If you’ve suffered harm as a result of another party’s negligent or wrongful actions and believe you have a legitimate claim to seek compensation for your damages, it is vital that you are aware of the statute of limitation laws in your state. A statute of limitations is a limit placed on the amount of… read more

September 19, 2007

Importance of Choosing the Right Lawyer

Like any major life decision, choosing the right lawyer to help you with your legal issues requires two key commitments on your part: time and effort. You would never buy a car without doing some research, taking a test drive, or consulting a trusted consumer publication. In the same regard, you should never pick a… read more

June 22, 2007

Looking at your Insurance Rates in the Time of Covid-19? Don’t Forget to Get Adequate Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage

A client may discover the value of having UM/UIM coverage when the at-fault driver is underinsured or even worse, uninsured. Ironically, UM/UIM insurance is often the most inexpensive form of insurance coverage. In the era of COVID-19, many families are analyzing and adjusting their auto insurance coverage. It is time to ensure you have appropriate… read more

June 21, 2007

Maximized Results Through Sophisticated Analysis Of Settlement Options

Although the law firm of Aitken * Aitken * Cohn prides itself in our long history of excellent results at trial, many cases can be successfully resolved through settlement. One of the most frequently asked questions encountered by our law firm is: “How do we evaluate cases for settlement purposes?” Our firm takes a sophisticated… read more