March 25, 2019
Dealing With a Drunk Driver at the Scene of an Accident
Whether a simple fender-bender or a serious collision, a car accident is typically a traumatic and chaotic experience. The difficulties encountered while navigating the post-accident scene can be exacerbated, however, if the collision was caused by a drunk driver. It’s not an unusual situation. In Santa Ana, almost 10 percent of accidents that caused injuries… read more
March 21, 2019
Aitken Aitken Cohn named Top Lawyers in the Inland Empire by Inland Empire Magazine – 3rd Year in a Row!
Aitken Aitken Cohn is proud to announce that all our attorneys have been named among the Top Lawyers of the Inland Empire for the third year in a row! Wylie, Darren, Rich, and Casey have also been highlighted for their AV-rating on Martindale-Hubbell, a ranking reserved for only the top five percent of lawyers in… read more
March 15, 2019
How to Prove Another Driver Hit Your Car
Every person who gets behind the wheel of a car has a duty to share our highways responsibly. All drivers are required to drive in a safe manner, obey the rules of the road, and be aware of road conditions. This, however, doesn’t always happen. In Santa Ana alone, traffic accidents injured or killed 898… read more
March 14, 2019
Wylie Aitken Honored as an Irish Legal 100 for 9th Straight Year
Honoring the top Irish professionals in the U.S., Aitken Aitken Cohn Founding Partner Wylie Aitken was designated in the coveted Irish Legal 100 for the 9th straight year. First published in 2009, the Irish Legal 100 honors the most accomplished and distinguished lawyers, judges, educators and politicians of Irish descent from around the country who… read more
February 22, 2019
What Must I Prove to Win My Car Accident Lawsuit in California?
According to California’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), more than 20,000 traffic accidents that caused injury or death occurred in Orange County in 2018, and more than 15,000 occurred in Riverside County in that same year. In Santa Ana, 898 victims were injured or killed, and about 10 percent of the time alcohol was involved…. read more
February 18, 2019
Wylie Honored as one of the Top 500 Influential People on Orange County
Aitken Aitken Cohn is proud to announce Founding Partner Wylie Aitken has been selected by the Orange County Business Journal to their coveted OC500 list. The OC500 is the Orange County Business Journal’s annual list of the 500 most influential people in Orange County. Honorees range from top executives at the largest publicly traded or… read more
February 13, 2019
Ashleigh and Michael’s Love Story Published in KUDOS Newport Beach Magazine
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, KUDOS Newport Beach published the story of how a blind date led Ashleigh Aitken and Michael Penn to their happily ever after. Aitken Aitken Cohn partner Michael Penn and of counsel Ashleigh Aitken have shared 18 joyous years and 3 beautiful daughters together, but how did it all start?… read more
February 12, 2019
Megan Demshki Installed as 2018-2019 CAOIE First Vice President; Awarded with the Presidential Award for Distinguished Service
Aitken Aitken Cohn associate attorney Megan Demshki was installed as the Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire’s (CAOIE) First Vice President for 2018-19 and was awarded the Presidential Award for Distinguished Service. Megan was deeply involved in the organization’s events this past year and spearheaded the monthly CAOIE Breakfast Club events. Megan curated speakers and… read more
February 8, 2019
Who is Liable if I Sustain an Injury or Property Damage in a Car Accident?
If you were in a car accident, the negligent driver who crashes into your car is usually liable for your injury-related damages. However, you must first prove that he or she caused the accident. This challenge begins at the accident scene, where post-accident emotions may cause you to lose focus. Following your accident, you should… read more
January 31, 2019
What You Need to Know to Help You Avoid a Winter Car Accident in Orange County
While the coming winter months will likely mean cooler temperatures, baked goods, and time indoors with the family, it may also bring with it heavy rains that can make it dangerous to drive on Orange County’s highways. This makes it important that drivers do not become complacent when driving in the rain this winter, as… read more