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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.

Ride-Sharing Accident Attorney
Ride-Sharing Accident Attorney Tips Uber/Lyft Accidents
May 29, 2018

Ride-Sharing Accident Attorney Tips

Any accident is necessarily unexpected, which almost always leads to a strong sense of confusion and vulnerability for accident victims. Still, that is perhaps especially true for passengers who are injured in ride-sharing accidents. Regardless of whether you were injured in a ride-sharing accident as a passenger, driver or pedestrian, it is important to know there are unique legal issues…
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Do Uber Drivers Have To Wear Seat Belts
Do Uber Drivers Have To Wear Seat Belts?: A Detailed Discussion You Must Know Uber/Lyft Accidents
May 29, 2018

Do Uber Drivers Have To Wear Seat Belts?: A Detailed Discussion You Must Know

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury and death in the US. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that front-seat passengers can wear a seat belt to reduce the risk of fatality by 45%. Yet, people are confused about the laws of wearing the seatbelt, specially in Uber rides. So, passengers in Uber rides often ask, “Do…
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Speak To An Accident Attorney After An Uber Accident Uber/Lyft Accidents
May 28, 2018

Speak To An Accident Attorney After An Uber Accident

If you or a loved one has been injured in an Uber accident, it is in your best interests to explore your legal rights with the help of an Uber accident attorney. At The Ledger Law Firm, our team of lawyers have earned a national reputation for helping deserving accident victims recover the compensation needed to heal and receive justice…
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Attorneys Who Represent Uber Drivers When The Car Accident Was Not Their Fault Uber/Lyft Accidents
May 25, 2018

Attorneys Who Represent Uber Drivers When The Car Accident Was Not Their Fault

Like any other accident, it is quite possible for an Uber driver to get into an accident that was not their fault. However, this fact is complicated by the fact that ride-hailing makes it easier for a contentious blame game of sorts to begin. Injured passengers or other victims may believe that an innocent Uber driver was legally at-fault for…
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California workers’ compensation lawyer
Can You Still Receive CA Workers’ Comp If You Were at Fault? Workers Compensation
May 7, 2018

Can You Still Receive CA Workers’ Comp If You Were at Fault?

California law on workers' compensation details the fact that the state utilizes a "no-fault" benefits system. Effectively, this means that an injured California worker does not need to prove that an employer's negligence or legal wrongdoing caused the employee's injury to receive benefits. Instead, an injured California worker must generally only prove that the illness or injury arose from the…
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Marijuana and Workplace Accidents
Can Marijuana Use Affect a Workers’ Compensation Claim? Workers Compensation
April 18, 2018

Can Marijuana Use Affect a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

As many are aware, the state of California took a landmark step in drug legislation when state voters passed an initiative that legalized recreational marijuana use. This change took effect at the start of 2018, which could have interesting implications for workplace accidents. Here are a few facts to keep in mind about federal and California drug laws, which may…
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California stress leave concerns
Does California Allow Workers' Comp Claims for Stress? Workers Compensation
April 16, 2018

Does California Allow Workers' Comp Claims for Stress?

In today's busy and fast-paced lifestyle, it is no exaggeration to say that stress is a silent killer affecting the wellbeing of millions. Research from the American Psychological Association found that job pressure is the top cause of stress, while also finding that 61% of individuals studied cite work as their most common stress source. This is perhaps unsurprising when research…
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California Trucking Accidents FAQ Trucking Accident LawyerTruck Accident Injury Tips
February 14, 2018

California Trucking Accidents FAQ

Few accidents are quite as awful for victims as trucking accidents, and these horrifying, often deadly accidents leave California accident victims with pressing questions. Here are common questions and answers to frequently asked questions about trucking accidents. If you have any other questions about your accident, talk to a trucking accident lawyer at The Ledger Law Firm to discuss your…
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FAQ About Personal Injury Lawsuits Personal Injury AttorneyPersonal InjuryPersonal Injury Settlements Tips
February 14, 2018

FAQ About Personal Injury Lawsuits

Q: Why do I need a personal injury lawyer? A: When you are injured in an accident, it may have have been caused by the negligence or legal wrongdoing of a responsible party. This is true in car, motorcycle and truck accidents, as well as any other type of accident. Do not assume you have no legal claim without talking…
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