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September 19, 2007
California Statute of Limitations
If you’ve suffered harm as a result of another party’s negligent or wrongful actions and believe you have a legitimate claim to seek compensation for your damages, it is vital that you are aware of the statute of limitation laws in your state. A statute of limitations is a limit placed on the amount of… read more
September 19, 2007
Importance of Choosing the Right Lawyer
Like any major life decision, choosing the right lawyer to help you with your legal issues requires two key commitments on your part: time and effort. You would never buy a car without doing some research, taking a test drive, or consulting a trusted consumer publication. In the same regard, you should never pick a… read more
June 22, 2007
Looking at your Insurance Rates in the Time of Covid-19? Don’t Forget to Get Adequate Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Coverage
A client may discover the value of having UM/UIM coverage when the at-fault driver is underinsured or even worse, uninsured. Ironically, UM/UIM insurance is often the most inexpensive form of insurance coverage. In the era of COVID-19, many families are analyzing and adjusting their auto insurance coverage. It is time to ensure you have appropriate… read more
June 21, 2007
Maximized Results Through Sophisticated Analysis Of Settlement Options
Although the law firm of Aitken * Aitken * Cohn prides itself in our long history of excellent results at trial, many cases can be successfully resolved through settlement. One of the most frequently asked questions encountered by our law firm is: “How do we evaluate cases for settlement purposes?” Our firm takes a sophisticated… read more
June 21, 2007
Effective Presentation of Evidence of Economic Damages for Partial Loss of Earning Capacity
Richard A. Cohn A Common Shortcoming — The Failure To Recognize Economic Loss In The Case Of Partially Disabled Personal Injury Plaintiffs. Over the years, I have heard numerous lawyers describe their personal injury cases, whether in casual conversation or in consultation on potential referrals to our law firm. Likewise, I have regularly reviewed jury… read more
June 21, 2007
Ethical Issues for the Legal Assistant
By Richard A. Cohn Partner, Aitken * Aitken * Cohn Attorney – Client Privilege Initial Contact with clients commences the attorney-client relationship Communication with clients – the essentials Prohibition against the “practice of law” by non-attorneys Fee splitting with non-attorneys – prohibited. Client Privacy Issues Private Health Information of Clients Conflicts of Interest Among Clients… read more
June 21, 2007
Do You Have Enough Insurance?
In our practice, we often find that clients do not fully understand the limits of their automobile insurance policy limits and the different types of coverages available until after an accident has occurred. Unfortunately, by then it is too late! Here are the three most important elements of automobile insurance coverage, and our recommendations. Liability… read more
June 21, 2007
Discovery in Products Liability Cases – Back to Basics
By: Wylie Aitken & Richard Cohn Introduction It is often useful, if not essential, to employ unique and creative discovery and investigation tactics in Products Liability cases. Equally important, however, (but frequently overlooked even by experienced attorneys), is the need to perform simple, common-sense and basic discovery in order to prove up one’s case at… read more
June 21, 2007
Construction Site Injury Liability for Hirers of Independent Contractors: Many Roads Still Lead to Liability
By Richard A. Cohn Although Liability for Hirers of negligent independent contractors in construction site injury cases has been limited in dramatic ways in the last decade, the road to liability is not nearly so limited as the defense lawyers who handle these cases try to argue. On the contrary, there are still numerous ways… read more
June 21, 2007
Consumer Alert
Each year almost 2,000 gas grills erupt into flames, injuring about 300 people, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Some accidents happen when consumers store spare propane tanks – often dangerously overfilled – under their grills. The problem – gas from the extra tanks can leak out, ignite and create a fireball. The scenario… read more