Who Is Liable If My Child is Injured in a School Bus Accident?

School buses carry precious cargo. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean school buses always avoid getting into accidents. If your child sustains an injury in a school bus accident, who is liable? Who will take care of medical bills and other expenses? The circumstances surrounding a school bus accident can determine legal liability for your child’s injuries…. read more

When School Zones Become Danger Zones

Who’s Liable for Your Child’s Medical Bills? You taught your child how to be a safe pedestrian. She knows to look both ways before leaving the curb, to use crosswalks, and to obey crossing guards. Your family lives only blocks from your kid’s school, and you have every reason to trust she will arrive there… read more

Aitken Aitken Cohn named to Civic 50 Orange County’s Most Charitable Companies Once Again!

Aitken Aitken Cohn is, once again, one of the 50 most charitable companies in Orange County! The Civic 50 Orange County is presented by the Orange County Business Journal (OCBJ) in partnership with OneOC and provides a “local standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases how companies can use their time, skills and other resources to… read more

Have You Been in a Car Accident Without Insurance?

With expenses increasing and income decreasing, it may be tempting to cut costs by eliminating automobile insurance coverage. You may think that if you have a valid license and a car, you are all ready to hit the road: Not so fast. The purpose of car insurance is to protect people from financial hardship after… read more

Casey Johnson Honored with the “Be the Change” Award

Aitken Aitken Cohn partner Casey Johnson was recently awarded with the “Be the Change” award at the 2nd Annual Diversity & Inclusion Unity in Service Celebration! The special awards ceremony took place on September 5, 2018 and was hosted by the Chapman University Fowler School of Law and Crowell & Moring, in collaboration with the… read more

Next Steps to Take After Being Injured in a Motorcycle Accident: What You Need to Know

With traffic congestion on the rise on Southern California’s freeways, this makes it inevitable that car accident rates will be on the rise as well. However, this increase in congestion and traffic collision rates in Southern California can be particularly devastating for motorcyclists, as the exposed nature of riding a motorcycle means that these accidents… read more

Motorcycle Riders Have Rights and Responsibilities

There is no shortage of motorcycle enthusiasts in California. The state has the largest number of registered motorcycles (private and commercial) in the United States. Motorcycling is a popular leisure time activity, but motorcycling is also a risky form of transportation. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) most recent data tells us: Motorcycles account… read more

All Qualified Aitken Aitken Cohn Attorneys Named to the 2019 Best Lawyers® in America List!

Aitken Aitken Cohn is pleased to announce that all qualified lawyers, eight in total, have been included in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America! This is the 31st consecutive year that founding partner Wylie Aitken has received the Best Lawyer distinction; the 6th consecutive year for partners Darren Aitken, Chris Aitken, and… read more

First Class Legal Representation by California Truck Accident Attorneys

Orange County is a wonderful travel destination and a beautiful place to call home. Tourists and locals love the beaches, wilderness parks, and historic sites. Each day, commuters and trucks make the trip to L.A. and back again. A recent traffic study reported up to 377,000 commuters traveling I-405 each day. It’s no wonder, then,… read more

Surviving Fiery Crashes in Your Vehicle

Being involved in a car accident is never a fun experience—and accidents that end with your car erupting in flames are even more terrifying. If you’re in the middle of a fiery crash, it’s important to know where to turn. Keeping your cool throughout an emergency situation is critical. Knowing how to navigate emergencies will… read more