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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

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 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

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

Important Drowsy Driving Stats and How You Can Stay Awake at the Wheel

Guest Blog Post by Ben DiMaggio Drowsy driving is a dangerous national epidemic. An estimated one in 25 adult drivers report having fallen asleep while driving within the previous 30 days. Falling asleep at the wheel driving when you’re too sleepy to feel alert can cause serious accidents. It’s estimated that drowsy driving is responsible for… read more

Aitken Aitken Cohn named the “Face of Personal Injury Law” by Orange Coast Magazine

With over 3 million people and more than 90,000 businesses thriving in Orange County today, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the many choices this wonderful county offers. In last month’s August issue, Orange Coast Magazine tackles this problem by highlighting the “faces” behind the most successful businesses and how they serve the people… read more

Wylie Aitken Named Top Plaintiff Lawyer in California for Third Straight Year!

“From multimillion-dollar settlements to an appellate court reversal of a summary judgement, Aitken’s recent victories continue a tradition of bringing a personal approach to helping victims.” It is this personal approach, remarkable skill, and steadfast dedication that has earned Aitken Aitken Cohn Founding Partner Wylie Aitken the title of being one of the Top Plaintiff Lawyers… read more

Insurance Bad Faith: the Past, Present and Unpredictable Future?

As published in the Riverside County Bar Association’s Riverside Lawyer, May 2017: by Wylie A. Aitken & Megan G. Demshki Over the last several decades California has been at the forefront of protecting consumers through insurance bad faith law. However, recent case law developments have generated confusion over when the insurer has a duty to… read more

Wylie Aitken Named to the LawDragon Hall of Fame, OC500, and Irish Legal 100

Aitken Aitken Cohn founding partner Wylie Aitken is no stranger when it comes to recognition, yet he still appreciates each new one with humbleness and gratitude. With a long-standing reputation within the legal community as a litigation powerhouse, community influencer, and mogul,  Wylie was given three prominent awards recently: inductions into the LawDragon Hall of… read more

$350,000 – 71-Year-Old Client Hit by Underinsured Driver Awarded Over Three Times Initial Offer in Arbitration

CASE DESCRIPTION: Atticus Wegman and Megan Demshki of Aitken Aitken Cohn, LLP obtained an arbitration award of $351,781.71 on behalf of a 71-year-old client injured when an underinsured driver made an improper turn in front of her. Defendant driver was underinsured and thus client pursued recovery against her own insurance company, Allstate.  Allstate’s highest offer prior… read more