christopher aitken

$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

Chris Aitken Named the National Trial Lawyers Top 100!

Congratulations are in order for Partner Chris Aitken who was recently selected as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California by the National Trial Lawyers! This comes as Chris’ fourth awarded recognition this year, including his Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America and Top Lawyers of the Inland Empire awards. The National Trial Lawyers:… read more

$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

$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