Car accident
November 30, 2020
How Soon After a Car Accident Should I See a Doctor?
Getting involved in a car accident can be a scary experience, particularly if you or a passenger have sustained injuries. One of the most important things that any accident victim can do is to seek medical care soon after the incident occurs. Often, car accident injury victims do not feel any pain right away and… read more
October 30, 2020
The Importance of Preserving Evidence in Vehicle Accident Cases
The aftermath of a vehicle accident, particularly one involving commercial vehicles, can be tremendously confusing and scary. First and foremost, the most important thing for any person to do after a vehicle accident is to secure medical assistance for any injuries. However, it is also crucial that those involved in an accident begin to think… read more
October 26, 2020
Negligence in Personal Injury Cases
While it may seem obvious that an injury victim and their skilled Orange County personal injury attorney need to prove negligence in order to recover compensation, this is not as simple of a concept as it may seem. “Negligence” is an entire legal theory and must be proven before a person or company can be… read more
October 13, 2020
How Insurance Companies Investigate Car Accidents
When you look at the commercials for car accident insurance companies on TV, you may be left with the impression that these companies are going to look out for your best interest. While insurance carriers do provide a valuable service for consumers, the reality is that most of these companies are “for-profit” entities that do… read more
July 30, 2020
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Huntington Beach
From 2010 – 2018, there were 4,053 crashes at intersections in Huntington Beach. More than 4,600 people were injured and 31 people were killed as a result of these collisions. At Aitken Aitken & Cohen, we wanted to find out which Huntington Beach crossings put motorists at higher risk of collision and injury. As part… read more
July 29, 2020
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Costa Mesa
As part of our larger study of intersection-related collisions in Orange County, Aitken Aitken and Cohn wanted to provide drivers with resources for some of the major cities throughout the county. During the study period, the city of Costa Mesa saw more than 2,000 intersection-related crashes – leading to nearly 2,400 injuries and 16 deaths…. read more
July 29, 2020
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Garden Grove
From 2010 – 2018, the city of Garden Grove was home to nearly 4,000 intersection related motor vehicle crashes. These crashes resulted in over 2,500 injuries and 18 deaths. Where are Garden Grove motorists at the highest risk of collision and injury? As part of a larger study, Aitken Aitken and Cohn identified the 25… read more
June 24, 2020
Bicycles v. Motor Vehicles: Who Owns the Road?
By Atticus Wegman Who owns the road between bicyclists and motor vehicles? Both, technically. For the most part, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers (see California Vehicle Code section 21200). Our firm handles many cases involving this area of the law where bicyclists’ rights are pitted against drivers’ rights. Oftentimes,… read more
May 20, 2020
The Psychological Effects of An Injury
Anytime someone sustains a severe injury that was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another person, it is inevitable that they are going to deal with a certain level of pain and suffering. However, while most people focus on the physical injuries that a victim sustains, it also needs to be pointed out… read more
April 29, 2020
Are You Adequately Protected?
By Casey Johnson At Aitken*Aitken*Cohn, we regularly get to meet the greatest people under the worst circumstances—after serious injuries or the death of a loved one. While our profession necessarily requires us to help individuals and families put the pieces together after an oftentimes catastrophic event, we also work diligently to help “get the word… read more