personal injury
July 27, 2018
The Lingering Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
When you’re involved in an accident or fall from a great height, it’s natural human instinct to protect your head. There’s a reason for this. The brain is an essential organ that controls your movement, thoughts, personality, and ability to communicate with other people. For this reason, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of… read more
January 16, 2018
Aitken Aitken Cohn named Best Law Firm for 2018, Eighth Year in a Row
For the eighth year in a row, Aitken Aitken Cohn has been named a Tier One Best Law Firm by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers® in the areas of: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs Commercial Litigation Compiled in partnership with Best Lawyers®, the U.S News & World… read more
August 18, 2016
Casey Johnson Authors Cover Story of OCTLA’s The Gavel: Navigating the Waters of Pool Injury Cases
When catastrophic injuries and drownings take place in private and public pools, who is held accountable? Incredibly informative and expertly crafted by Aitken Aitken Cohn’s own Casey Johnson, the cover story of the Summer 2016 OCTLA The Gavel highlights the complexities in handling pool injury cases. Titled “Navigating the Waters of Pool Injury Cases,” Casey… read more
April 20, 2016
$530,000 – Senior Citizens T-Boned by Negligent Driver Leads to a 3-Car Collision
CASE DESCRIPTION: Elaine P. (age 60 at the time) was driving her car westbound on a street in the #2 lane in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. After stopping for a red traffic signal at the intersection, Elaine proceeded into the intersection on a green traffic signal. Suddenly and without warning, Defendant, Jerold M. negligently… read more
February 11, 2016
$325,000: Retractable Gymnasium Wall Fractures Young Girl’s Arm
CASE DESCRIPTION: In May of 2014, Malia P. went to the La Mirada Community Gymnasium. She was present in the gymnasium with her mother and younger sister to watch the end of a girls’ volleyball game before she was to play a park and recreational league game. As Malia was watching the volleyball games, she… read more
January 5, 2016
$195,000: Motorcyclist Involved in Broadside Collision after Motorist Performs Unsafe Left Turn
CASE DESCRIPTION: On August of 2013, Plaintiff was riding his motorcycle westbound in the number two lane of Culver Boulevard. As he proceeded, defendant, without warning, turned directly in front of him from eastbound Culver Boulevard attempting to turn onto Berryman Avenue, violating Plaintiff’s right of way. Plaintiff had no opportunity to avoid defendant’s vehicle, and… 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
November 9, 2015
$3,000,000: Intoxicated Teenager Rendered Tetraplegic After Dive Into Dark, Code-Violating HOA Pool
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff was a 17 year old guest of a renter and his family at adevelopment in San Clemente operated by Verano at Talega Homeowners Association and Millennium Community Management Inc. He and several high school aged friend were consuming alcohol at the residence within HOA for several hours. Sometime around 10:00 p.m., the… read more
October 21, 2015
Register Quickly to Hear Atticus Wegman Speak!
Paralegals: When did you last set aside time for your professional development or brushed up on your legal knowledge? In such a rapidly changing field, it is not only preferable, it is vital to maintain a working knowledge of the latest developments in the law and the profession. With his usual wit, intelligence, and humor,… read more
July 29, 2015
$200,000: Motorcyclist Thrown from Vehicle when Bicyclist Makes an Unsafe Turn during Bicycle Tour
CASE DESCRIPTION: Plaintiff Russell H. went on a motorcycle ride from his home in Las Vegas through Death Valley. Russell was traveling westbound on SR-190 west of SR-127 in unincorporated Inyo County, California. Suddenly, and without warning, a bicycle driven by A. Scott made an unsafe left turning movement and turned directly in front of… read more