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September 26, 2025
What Types of Compensation Are Available After a Car Accident in Orange County?
Types of Compensation You Can Claim After a car accident in Orange County, victims have the right to pursue compensation for the losses they’ve suffered. Whether it’s mounting hospital bills after a crash on the 405, or the emotional toll of a collision in Santa Ana, California law allows you to recover both financial and… read more
September 23, 2025
What Are the Key Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Orange County?
Car accidents disrupt lives across Orange County, where over 12,000 crashes occur annually, many on busy roads like the 405 or in cities like Santa Ana and Irvine. For a local teacher or retail worker, a collision can mean medical bills, lost wages, and stress. Knowing the right steps to take immediately after an accident… read more
September 16, 2025
What Are the Primary Causes of Car Accidents in Orange County?
With over 12,500 car accidents in Orange County in 2024, including many in high-traffic areas like Santa Ana and Anaheim, understanding crash causes is vital for prevention and legal claims. For local commuters, from parents driving to school drop-offs to professionals on the 55, knowing these risks can save lives and support cases when accidents… read more
September 12, 2025
What Are the Most Common Injuries from Car Accidents in Orange County?
Common Injuries from Car Accidents Car accidents in Orange County frequently cause injuries ranging from whiplash to life-altering spinal damage, impacting everyone from students in Irvine to delivery drivers in Santa Ana. Common injuries include soft tissue damage from rear-end crashes on the 405, fractures from T-bone collisions at Costa Mesa intersections, and traumatic brain… read more
September 5, 2025
Breaking News: Vote Casey Johnson for OCBA Secretary 2026!
Aitken Aitken Cohn is thrilled to share that our Partner, Casey Johnson, is running for OCBA Secretary 2026! Casey is a highly respected trial attorney and a proven leader with influential roles at the national, state, and local levels. He’s dedicated to growing engagement, inclusivity, and opportunities within the OCBA, ensuring every Orange County lawyer… read more
June 26, 2025
$19.5 MILLION CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT IN AUTO INJURY CASE
Aitken* Aitken* Cohn partners Casey R. Johnson and Megan G. Demshki secured a significant settlement for their client after a hard-fought, six-year legal battle. The case involved a recent high school graduate and community college student who miraculously survived a head-on collision—considered statistically unsurvivable—while driving home late at night from her warehouse job in the… read more
April 17, 2025
Spring Cleaning Safety—Are your household cleaning products doing more harm than good?
Gorgeous April weather has arrived in Southern California. The air is sweet with citrus blossoms and jasmine, and pollinators are buzzing from flower to flower. For many of us, longer days, open windows, and balmy breezes go hand in hand with a burst of energy and industriousness—an urge to clear out dust, cobwebs, and clutter,… read more
March 6, 2025
Aitken Family Legacy Featured in Attorney at Law Magazine
Some families pass down heirlooms—watches, recipes, or even old love letters. The Aitken family, however, has passed down something even more powerful: a passion for justice. Wylie Aitken built his Orange County law firm with grit and determination, but what makes this story truly remarkable is how his children – Darren, Chris, and Ashleigh –… read more
February 7, 2025
Understanding Propane Tank Dangers
Propane gas tanks are a popular, practical, efficient, and relatively affordable form of fuel for many purposes. They can be used indoors and outdoors, at home, on vacation, and even in business. Propane is also an eco-friendlier choice than many alternatives. Propane tanks can power furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, space heaters, and clothes dryers in… read more
January 14, 2025
Unprecedented Destruction: Investigating the Impact of Los Angeles County’s Most Devastating Wildfires
At Aitken Aitken Cohn, we are deeply committed to advocating for those affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County, including the Eaton Fire, the Pacific Palisades Fire, and the Hurst Fire. Our attorneys bring a wealth of experience handling wildfire claims and are actively investigating these catastrophic events to hold responsible parties accountable…. read more