September 15, 2008
Aitken * Aitken * Cohn Takes Leadership Role in Metrolink Litigation
The first pre-trial conference was held for the Placentia Coordinated Railroad Litigation on March 12, 2003, in downtown Santa Ana. At this hearing, Aitken, Aitken & Cohn was selected as liaison counsel for the Placentia Railroad Litigation and charged with forming a Plaintiffs “Executive Committee.” This election by was based on the recommendation of the… read more
September 15, 2008
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is a form of anxiety that may develop after exposure to a sudden, terrifying event in which physical harm occurs or is threatened. Individuals who suffer from serious injuries as a result of being in a traumatic accident such as a train crash or a fatal auto or trucking accident… read more
July 22, 2008
Summer 2008 Newsletter
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April 22, 2008
Spring 2008 Newsletter
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November 19, 2007
Closing the Justice Gap: AB 2301
By Joseph L. Chairez OCBA President The need for legal representation for the poor exceeds current pro bono and charitable fundraising efforts. A recent study shows that there are over 8,000 low-income persons per legal aid lawyer in the state. Volunteer attorneys and the California Legislature seek to close this gap with the implementation of AB… read more
November 2, 2007
Taking The Lead On Railroad Passenger Safety
As discussed in a previous newsletter, Aitken * Aitken * Cohn was appointed by the Orange County Superior Court to serve as Liaison Counsel on behalf of all plaintiffs who were involved in the April 23, 2002, head-on train collision in Placentia, California. This collision was the worse collision in Metrolink’s 10 year history and… read more
October 12, 2007
Fall 2007 Newsletter
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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
September 13, 2007
$23,500,000: Exceptional Brain Injured Newport Beach Boy Awarded $23.5 Million By Jury
FAMILY REPRESENTED BY PROMINENT FATHER-SON TRIAL LAWYER TEAM Cade F., an “exceptional” 13 year old boy of Joel and Lisa F., was awarded 23.5 million dollars for significant brain injuries by a jury in Orange County, California. The defendants in this matter were an out of state corporation, E.A. Pedersen Company doing business as Pedersen… read more