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Emery Ledger

Emery Brett Ledger brings more than 27 years of experience to personal injury law. He founded & led The Ledger Law Firm in securing over $100 million in compensation for clients with life-altering injuries & complex claims. Licensed in California, Texas, & Washington, Emery earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. His practice areas include car & truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, maritime claims, & mass tort litigation. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100, Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Top 25, and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. Emery also received the 2025 Elite Lawyer Award & holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating with Platinum Client Champion status. His legal work has been featured on CNN, Forbes, NBC, & ABC.

What Is Pure Comparative Negligence In California Personal Injury Law
What Is Pure Comparative Negligence In California Personal Injury Law | Comparative Fault Determination Process | California’s Fault-Based Insurance General Legal AdvicelegalPersonal Injury
March 27, 2026

What Is Pure Comparative Negligence In California Personal Injury Law | Comparative Fault Determination Process | California’s Fault-Based Insurance

California follows what’s known as the pure comparative negligence rule. Damages can still be recovered even if you’re partly at fault. If all parties involved are found at fault, the jury will assign a percentage to everyone involved. Your total compensation will be reduced to your percentage of fault. Even if you’re 99% at fault, you’ll still be awarded 1%…
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What Crimes In California Have No Statute Of Limitations
What Crimes In California Have No Statute Of Limitations | Role of DNA Evidence Criminal Law
March 15, 2026

What Crimes In California Have No Statute Of Limitations | Role of DNA Evidence

California law allows murder, capital offenses, and crimes carrying life in prison or the death penalty to be prosecuted at any time in the future. There's no statute of limitations on child molestation, forcible rape, and other violent sex offenses. Special circumstances as defined by California law can change the seriousness of many crimes. DNA evidence can extend prosecution timelines.…
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Can I Change Lawyers During a Car Accident Case
Can I Change Lawyers During a Car Accident Case? What You Need to Know Before Switching Attorneys Car Accident
March 13, 2026

Can I Change Lawyers During a Car Accident Case? What You Need to Know Before Switching Attorneys

The right attorney makes a huge difference in your case. Many people have a simple question. Can I change lawyers during a car accident case? You can make a change in most situations. There are factors to think about during this process. Timing, fees, and the impact on your case matter. You need to trust your attorney. If you don’t,…
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Uber Passenger Accident Settlement Amounts
Uber Passenger Accident Settlement Amounts: How Much Will You Get From an Uber Settlement? Uber/Lyft Accidents
March 12, 2026

Uber Passenger Accident Settlement Amounts: How Much Will You Get From an Uber Settlement?

Uber is a great way to get around if: You don’t have a car Your car is in the shop Parking is scarce and/or expensive  The problem is that riding an Uber (much like driving or riding in your own car) isn’t always safe and uneventful.  Thousands of people have been hurt while riding an Uber. Some have even been…
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How Much Can I Sue for Emotional Distress
How Much Can I Sue for Emotional Distress? Settlement Amounts and Compensation Explained Personal Injury
March 11, 2026

How Much Can I Sue for Emotional Distress? Settlement Amounts and Compensation Explained

When you're filing an emotional distress lawsuit, one of the first question you'll probably wonder about is, "how much can I sue for emotional distress?" It makes total sense. Legal work is difficult. Demanding. You'll have to explain, over and over, what happened to you. Why. How it affected you. The problem is, no honest lawyer can tell you upfront…
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Car Insurance Liability Coverage California
Car Insurance Liability Coverage California | What Does Liability Insurance Cover | Additional Coverage Options Car Insurance
March 10, 2026

Car Insurance Liability Coverage California | What Does Liability Insurance Cover | Additional Coverage Options

Auto insurance is required in California, but that on its own isn't good enough. You also have to carry proof of it when driving. Forgot your proof of insurance at home? The state can stick you with a $200 fine for your first offense (it goes up to $500 if you do it again). State law says you have to…
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Can I Fire My Accident Attorney
Can I Fire My Accident Attorney? Your Legal Rights, Contracts, and What Happens Next Attorney-Lawyer
March 10, 2026

Can I Fire My Accident Attorney? Your Legal Rights, Contracts, and What Happens Next

You're in an accident and it wasn't your fault. You want to sue the other party, so you hire a lawyer. Soon after, you decide you're not happy with the lawyer but you've already signed the paperwork. You wonder, "Can I fire my accident lawyer, or have I just made an irreversible mistake?" The good news is that you can…
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Accident Attorney No Injury
Accident Attorney No Injury: Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer With No Injuries? Attorney-Lawyer
March 9, 2026

Accident Attorney No Injury: Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer With No Injuries?

Car accidents are common. And they don't all wind up in court.  Fender bender? Hit a mailbox? A chat with the owner and an exchange of insurance information often does the trick. On the flip side, it can be a bad idea to assume you don't need a lawyer just because you weren't hurt.  There may be costly property damage.…
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Can I Sue My Employer for Emotional Distress
Can I Sue My Employer for Emotional Distress? Workplace Lawsuits and Compensation Explained Personal Injury
March 8, 2026

Can I Sue My Employer for Emotional Distress? Workplace Lawsuits and Compensation Explained

"Proving injury" used to mean proving that someone physically hurt you. You showed bruises. Broken bones. Bite marks. Medical science advanced. People saw physical injury isn't the only kind of injury.  Courts started recognizing emotional distress as real. As something that deserves compensation.  You can make this claim if you've been harassed. Discriminated against. Subjected to unsafe work conditions. However,…
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What Percentage of Car Accidents Are Caused by Drunk Drivers
What Percentage of Car Accidents Are Caused by Drunk Drivers? Car Accident
March 6, 2026

What Percentage of Car Accidents Are Caused by Drunk Drivers?

Consider what percentage of car crashes are caused by drunk drivers. It’s not a simple figure. What we do know is this. 30%. This represents the percentage of fatal accidents with a drunk driver. It’s nearly 1 in 3. You drive every day. That means you share the road with these drivers. There are legal consequences to driving intoxicated. Every…
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