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March 19, 2020
Statement from Aitken Aitken Cohn on Coronavirus
Our thoughts are with you and your families during these uncertain times. We have been following the ongoing development of COVID-19, more commonly known as coronavirus. We would like to update you on the status of our operations and assure you of our continued ability to serve your needs. Our highest priorities are to ensure… read more
November 5, 2019
How To Prove A Slip And Fall Claim
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and fall injuries result in nearly one million people seeking treatment in hospitals each year in the United States. These incidents are fairly common and have a variety of causes, many of them due to the negligence or carelessness of property owners. Necessary elements to prove in… read more
September 10, 2019
Conception Dive Boat Scrambles to Avoid Liability and Accountability: Tragedy Strikes us in Anaheim Hills — A Note from Wylie Aitken
Aitken Aitken Cohn, through Megan Demshki and I, have been working on a boating tragedy where “The Attessa IV,” a 337 foot mega yacht, struck a fishing boat, “The Prowler,” just outside of the San Diego Harbor on October 26, 2018 injuring 21 fisherman. This collision also caused the death of an Orange County resident… read more
June 12, 2019
What is a Right Hook Accident?
There are more than 27 million licensed drivers in California. This is more than the total 2019 population of any state, except for Texas and California. We also have the country’s highest number of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities. Last year, statistics reveal of Americans, age 30 to 49 rode a bicycle. Our legislators, in response… read more
May 16, 2019
Multi-Car Crashes
Multi-car crashes, which involve three or more vehicles, are sometimes called chain reaction accidents, or pileup collisions. Such accidents frequently happen in California, where there is a high volume of traffic, especially during the rush hour commute. Many of the main arteries have 6 or 8 lanes of traffic going in one direction. As lanes… read more
May 13, 2019
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Santa Ana
Driving is always a risk, but some intersections are riskier than others. Traffic accidents are a serious public safety issue everywhere, but statistics show that more accidents happen on certain roads and at certain intersections. You can’t prevent every traffic accident, but it helps to be forewarned of possible dangers by learning which intersections are… read more
April 8, 2019
Answers to FAQs Regarding Bus Accidents
Bus accidents almost always make headlines because of the number of injuries that such accidents can cause. Passengers expect to be safe when traveling in commercial vehicles or commuting on city buses. Parents trust that their children will not be harmed while riding on school buses. We all expect a high regard for safety from… read more
March 25, 2019
Dealing With a Drunk Driver at the Scene of an Accident
Whether a simple fender-bender or a serious collision, a car accident is typically a traumatic and chaotic experience. The difficulties encountered while navigating the post-accident scene can be exacerbated, however, if the collision was caused by a drunk driver. It’s not an unusual situation. In Santa Ana, almost 10 percent of accidents that caused injuries… read more
March 15, 2019
How to Prove Another Driver Hit Your Car
Every person who gets behind the wheel of a car has a duty to share our highways responsibly. All drivers are required to drive in a safe manner, obey the rules of the road, and be aware of road conditions. This, however, doesn’t always happen. In Santa Ana alone, traffic accidents injured or killed 898… read more
February 22, 2019
What Must I Prove to Win My Car Accident Lawsuit in California?
According to California’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), more than 20,000 traffic accidents that caused injury or death occurred in Orange County in 2018, and more than 15,000 occurred in Riverside County in that same year. In Santa Ana, 898 victims were injured or killed, and about 10 percent of the time alcohol was involved…. read more