April 4, 2022
Who Is Responsible for Uber or Lyft Accidents in California?
Many people have heard of Uber and Lyft’s $1 million insurance policy and think that they will be covered by it in case they are injured in an accident involving these companies. However, it is often much more complicated than people think it is to recover fair compensation following a rideshare accident. Common Causes of… read more
March 16, 2022
$38.5 million for Construction Workers Injured in Catastrophic Bridge Collapse on 91 Freeway
Case Name: Chaffee v. Parsons Corporation, CALTRANS; Riverside County Transportation Commission; et al. Court: Riverside County Superior Court Final Result: $38,500,000 Result Date: March 2022 AAC ATTORNEYS: Chris Aitken Megan Demshki CASE DESCRIPTION: On the evening of October 9, 2015, there was a catastrophic bridge collapse on the 91 freeway on an off-ramp under construction…. read more
December 2, 2021
Aitken Aitken Cohn Leads Effort to Seek Justice in Oil Spill Suit
On October 2, 2021, an underwater oil pipeline located off the coast of Huntington Beach ruptured, spilling an estimated 126,000 gallons of crude oil into the ocean. The rupture created a 13-square mile slick, which deposited oil onto beaches and into wetlands. News reports indicate that the leaked oil originated from an offshore oil… read more
October 28, 2021
Can companies and pharmacies be the ones to blame for a patient’s addiction?
By Aitken Aitken Cohn October 28, 2021 From the recent death of a celebrated actor to the complex settlement agreement that gave the Sackler family—owners of Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin—broad immunity from liability claims, the rise of opioid overdose deaths in communities across the U.S. is staggering. In many areas of the country, the… read more
October 7, 2021
Wylie Aitken Offers Legal Insight to the LA Daily Journal Following Oil Spill
A massive oil spill off the Orange County coast has leaked more than 126,000 gallons of crude oil into the sea, forcing beaches to close to the public and damaging the environment. As investigators determine what caused the spill, AAC’s founding partner Wylie Aitken offered his legal insight to the Los Angeles Daily Journal, discussing… read more
August 27, 2021
$3.8 Million Settlement for Injured Pedestrian Violently Struck by a Tractor-Trailer
Case Name: Wilson vs. Doe International Transportation Company Court: United States District Court – Central District of California – Southern Division (Orange County, Federal) Final Result: $3.8 Million Result Date: May 2021 AAC ATTORNEYS: Chris Aitken Atticus Wegman Ryan Drakulich CASE DESCRIPTION: On December 14, 2018 our client, Ms. Wilson, left her office and began… read more
May 28, 2021
What to Do After a Bicycle Accident?
The last thing any person expects is that they will sustain an accident when they head out on their bicycle. Unfortunately, bicycling comes with many risks, regardless of the age of the cyclist. Here, we want to discuss the steps that should be taken immediately following a bicycle accident as well as in the days… read more
May 20, 2021
What is a “No-Contact” Motorcycle Accident?
The last thing any motorcyclist expects is that they will be involved in an accident when they get on the roadway. However, any person who has driven a motorcycle knows that there are risks. Often, these risks come from other drivers. In some circumstances, a motorcycle can crash even if another driver does not make… read more
May 12, 2021
Differences Between Contributory and Comparative Negligence
Injuries occur all the time in California and throughout the US. In some cases, injuries are caused by the careless or negligent actions of others, and victims are able to recover compensation for their losses. However, there are times when liability for an injury is not so clear. Sometimes, more than one party shares fault… read more
May 3, 2021
California Bicycle Helmet Laws
To wear a helmet or not to wear a helmet? That is the question that many bicyclists ask themselves on a regular basis. Whether you are new to the cycling world, are a veteran bicyclist, or a parent wondering how to keep your child safe, helmets are bound to come up in discussion fairly regularly…. read more