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April 7, 2020
Aitken*Aitken*Cohn helping the fight to protect consumers
By Casey Johnson Aitken*Aitken*Cohn has a long history of being active in and supporting the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), the statewide organization representing consumers and attorneys who represent them. Founding Partner Wylie A. Aitken is a Past President of the organization, and is the youngest person ever to serve as President of the organization… read more
April 2, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
We understand these are difficult times and it can be challenging to navigate the internet to find information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are monitoring the news and will be frequently updating our directory for resources and information. STATE NEWS Orange County Court Suspends Civil Jury Trials and Other Appearances as COVID-19 Incidents Increase. Read… read more
April 1, 2020
Concerned About Meeting In Person Due to Coronavirus?
Get Your Free Initial Consultation From Home This is uncharted time in our history, but injuries don’t stop for anything, not even the Coronavirus (COVID-19). At Aitken*Aitken*Cohn, we want to assure our clients and potential clients that we are still here to serve you. Although our approach to connect may be different than usual, our… read more
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
December 19, 2019
What Are My Rights and Duties as a Pedestrian?
Pedestrian crashes can lead to severe injuries, and they are much more common than most people realize. During the latest reporting year in California, the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) states that there were 811 pedestrians killed and more than 15,000 pedestrians injured across the state. If you are out walking around the roadways, you… read more
December 9, 2019
I Hit a Parked Car…Now What?
Imagine you are in a grocery store parking lot and backing out of your parking space. It is dark outside, and as you are backing out, you feel a sudden jolt. You just reversed into a car parked behind you. Or perhaps you are pulling into a parking space and bumped the car parked in… read more
November 15, 2019
Consumer Attorney of the Year Finalists Wylie Aitken and Megan Demshki
Wylie Aitken and Megan Demshki are in the running for the Consumer Attorney of the Year award for their successful appeal of a complicated motorcycle accident case. The winner, announced this weekend at the CAOC Annual Convention, will be the case that “has significantly advanced the rights of safety of California consumers by achieving… read more
November 7, 2019
Paying for Reasonable and Necessary Medical Care After a Car Accident
According to a recent data analysis of hospitals, California, New Jersey, and Nevada carry the highest prices of any states for the cost of medical care and treatments. While the average cost of an emergency room visit in the United States is $5,036, California’s costs are 49 percent higher. This can be financially devastating for… 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
April 13, 2019
The Car Making a Left Turn Is Not Always Liable for an Accident
Driving in California can be challenging, especially when you must navigate through and around busy intersections. Most people would agree that, as a rule, left-hand turns are more complicated than other types of turns. Making a left turn at a light without a left turn arrow can be especially difficult, and in fact, such turns… read more