auto accident
July 12, 2018
$1,250,000: OCFA Firefighter Paramedic Injured in Ambulance Rollover Crash
CASE DESCRIPTION: Passenger transport van traveling eastbound on Warner Ave. collided with an ambulance that was traveling southbound on Euclid St. in the city of Fountain Valley, causing the ambulance to roll on its side, injuring seven people. Plaintiff brought suit for damages sustained in the accident against the ambulance company, the medical transport van… read more
November 24, 2015
$1,500,000: Pedestrian Struck by Car in Parking Lot; Leg Pinned Under Front Wheel
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was hit by defendant when Plaintiff was walking in a post office parking lot on her way to a friend’s vehicle. Defendant only realized he had collided and pinned plaintiff’s leg under his car when he thought he heard something and exited the vehicle. It was not until a bystander saw plaintiff… read more
September 9, 2015
$200,000: Uninsured Driver Causes Christmas Eve Rollover
CASE DESCRIPTION: While traveling southbound on Interstate five in San Juan Capistrano on Christmas Eve, plaintiff’s vehicle was suddenly struck from the right side by a pickup truck. The severe impact caused plaintiff’s vehicle to rollover several times before coming to a stop on its wheels. RESULT: James R., $100,000 settlement; Kelly R. $100,000 settlement… read more
April 29, 2015
$96,000: Bicyclist Claimed Motorist’s Negligent Turn Caused Crash
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was riding her bicycle on the road when she collided with a vehicle making a right turn. Plaintiff alleged operator of vehicle failed to yield the right of way. Defendant disputed shared negligence. RESULT: $96,000 total settlement On Jan. 26, 2011, plaintiff, a high school lacrosse coach and teacher, was riding her… read more
February 26, 2015
Atticus Wegman Tromps Insurance Company in Unanimous Jury Decision
In celebration for receiving a unanimous verdict from the jury this past week, Aitken Aitken Cohn raised a glass to toast Atticus Wegman for all his hard work representing a client who was struck while crossing the street. Defendant argued that our client shared in the fault because she only saw a doctor a limited amount… read more
July 1, 2011
$5,815,000: Nearly $6 Million for Elderly Bicyclist Struck by Semi-Tractor Trailer
CASE DESCRIPTION: On the morning of November 25, 2008 Plaintiff Jim M. went on his daily morning bike ride from his home. On this day, like many others, Jim put on his helmet, his reflective vest, and began riding his bicycle, which was equipped with reflectors. Jim had been on his bike for about an… read more