July 27, 2018
The Lingering Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
When you’re involved in an accident or fall from a great height, it’s natural human instinct to protect your head. There’s a reason for this. The brain is an essential organ that controls your movement, thoughts, personality, and ability to communicate with other people. For this reason, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of… read more
July 18, 2018
Four Things You Should Know about Truck Accident Claims
More than 400,000 commercial truck crashes happen in the United States each year. Despite this staggering statistic, if a truck accident happens to you, it is probably your first experience with such a terrifying traffic event. Most people are naturally unsure of what to do next since these collisions can be disorienting and can cause… read more
July 17, 2018
Megan Demshki Awarded with Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court’s Biddle Book Award for 2017-18
Aitken Aitken Cohn Associate Attorney, Megan Demshki, was recently awarded with the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court’s Biddle Book Award for 2017-2018! The award—named in memory of Louise Biddle, former executive director of the Inn and the Riverside County Bar Association award—is given “to an outstanding attorney who exemplifies the goals of the Inn… read more
July 13, 2018
Governmental tort liability warning: Beware of 23 U.S.C. 409 – a defense tactic that is a blatant attempt to “impede the search for truth”
As published in the May/June 2018 CAOC’s The Forum Magazine Governmental tort liability warning: Beware of 23 U.S.C. 409 – a defense tactic that is a blatant attempt to “impede the search for truth” By Wylie A. Aitken and Megan G. Demshki Our client was enjoying the final months of her senior year of high… read more
July 12, 2018
$1,250,000: OCFA Firefighter Paramedic Injured in Ambulance Rollover Crash
CASE DESCRIPTION: Passenger transport van traveling eastbound on Warner Ave. collided with an ambulance that was traveling southbound on Euclid St. in the city of Fountain Valley, causing the ambulance to roll on its side, injuring seven people. Plaintiff brought suit for damages sustained in the accident against the ambulance company, the medical transport van… read more
July 10, 2018
Casey Johnson Named 2018 Top Ranked Lawyer and Legal Leader
Aitken Aitken Cohn partner, Casey R. Johnson, is a top AV® Preeminent™ attorney in Southern California and has been named to this year’s 2018 Legal Leaders List! The award, created in partnership between American Lawyer Media (ALM) and Martindale-Hubbell, is reserved for only the top ranked lawyers in the nation. ALM is a leading provider… read more
June 27, 2018
June Is Safety Awareness Month: Tips to Stay Safe
The National Safety Council (NSC) is committed to educating people of all ages across the United States in order to keep us all from harm whenever possible. In June, the NSC is observing National Safety Month – an entire 30 days dedicated to learning how to stay safe and decreasing risks of injuries. Families, schools,… read more
June 20, 2018
5 Things You May Not Know About Insurance Adjusters
The first step to recovering for your losses after a car accident in California is typically to file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Your case will then be assigned to an insurance adjuster, who has the job of assessing and trying to resolve your claim. Many car accident victims deal with insurance… read more
May 21, 2018
Aitken Aitken Cohn at the CAOC/CAOIE/OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar 2018
Earlier this month, Aitken Aitken Cohn was honored to sponsor the 2018 CAOC/CAOIE/OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar once again. In addition to sponsoring this premier Inland Empire legal event, our attorneys were honored to have been asked to speak at the event. Partner Wylie Aitken presented in the Masters: Persuasion class on “What Trial Lawyers Can… read more
May 10, 2018
Adventures with the Aitken Family
As published on South of the Pier Magazine, February 2018 For a family that loves to travel, it’s fitting that Christopher and Maureen Aitken met while abroad. The couple, both attorneys, met while at a legal seminar in Puerto Vallarta in 1997 and married two years later. The family now includes four children: Tyler (18),… read more