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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.

CALIFORNIA ROOF RACKS, TRUCK TIRE BLOWOUTS AND OTHER ROAD DEBRIS STORIES Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm
September 12, 2012

CALIFORNIA ROOF RACKS, TRUCK TIRE BLOWOUTS AND OTHER ROAD DEBRIS STORIES

Here in California we see all kinds of things attached to roof racks: surfboards, bikes, mattresses, luggage, bikes, wheelchairs and all manners of things, Hopefully none of have seen the family pet up there, but that's another story. The reality is that items tied to vehicles or even ones that fly out of windows or parts off of the vehicles…
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WHAT HAPPENS IF A ROBOT CAR GOT STOPPED FOR DRUNK DRIVING? Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm
September 11, 2012

WHAT HAPPENS IF A ROBOT CAR GOT STOPPED FOR DRUNK DRIVING?

Just a few weeks ago Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that gets California one step closer to being an episode of The Jetsons. The bill allows the CA Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Highway Patrol to set standards and regulations for next generation driver-less cars, or robot cars. This means that the state is getting ready to…
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BAD BRAKES ON TRUCKS MEAN BAD BREAKS FOR DRIVERS Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm
September 10, 2012

BAD BRAKES ON TRUCKS MEAN BAD BREAKS FOR DRIVERS

When 18-wheelers hit things property gets wrecked, people get hurt, people die. That's the harsh reality of life on United States roads and highways. Big rigs lose control on steep mountain inclines and smash into houses. Trucks brakes fail and destroy vehicles, destroy lives. With all the hours they are flying around on our roads, they suffer catastrophic mechanical failure;…
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ARE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS FOR FASHION OR SAFETY? Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm
September 9, 2012

ARE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS FOR FASHION OR SAFETY?

The “motorcycle helmet vs. no motorcycle helmet” debate has been raging for years. Some want to wear them. Some don't. It's as easy as that. Unfortunately, in most cases no one will be able to convince the non-helmet advocate to wear on. As lawyers. As fans of motorcycle riders up and down the great state of California. As people who…
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NEVER, EVER TEMPT FATE WHEN YOU BREAK DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm
September 8, 2012

NEVER, EVER TEMPT FATE WHEN YOU BREAK DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD

There are a number of reasons that all of us need to be extremely careful when we are forced to pull over or break down on the side of the road. People gets injured or even killed every single day. We'd like to think that our car will never run out of gas or break down. And even if we…
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WATCH OUT FOR VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP SCAMS & TRICKS Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm
September 7, 2012

WATCH OUT FOR VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP SCAMS & TRICKS

If you have a mechanic you trust and like, hold on to him/her with your life. As we all know, body shops – car, truck and motorcycle repair concerns – are notorious for shading the truth, over-charging or flat out ripping us off. Here are few things to beware of when you bring your beloved vehicle in for some work:…
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SETTLE A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM? Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident LawyerBlog | Wrongful Death LawyerEthical Attorney MarketingGeneral Legal AdviceMotorcycle Accident LawyerPersonal InjuryProduct Liability Lawyer
September 4, 2012

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SETTLE A PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM?

Okay –- you've been negligently injured, you've been unable to work, medical bills are draining your bank account and now you want justice. You talk to a personal injury attorney and together you decide to file a lawsuit to best protect your legal and financial rights. Everything is moving right along and now you have one big question: How long…
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IS YOUR MOTORCYCLE THE ONLY THING THAT GOT HURT? Auto Accident LawyerBlog | Wrongful Death LawyerMotorcycle Accident LawyerPersonal Injury
September 4, 2012

IS YOUR MOTORCYCLE THE ONLY THING THAT GOT HURT?

Southern California is a motorcycle riders heaven on earth – scenic coastal rides, flat roads, winding mountain passes, wide open highways and the weather to make the 2-wheeler passion a year round adventure. Unfortunately, with so many other vehicles on the road, Southern California is also an increasingly dangerous place for motorcycle riders. -- Just this past week, a Marine…
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MOTORCYCLE RANDOM BITS AND HELPFUL TIPS Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident Lawyercar accident lawyerMotorcycle Accident LawyerUncategorized
August 31, 2012

MOTORCYCLE RANDOM BITS AND HELPFUL TIPS

Did you know that in 1896, Roy C. Marks of San Francisco produced the first motorcycle made in the USA. It became what would be called the “California Motorcycle.” 100 year old bike! Since then, millions and millions of men, women and children have enjoyed the back roads, winding streets and open highways that only travel aboard a 2-wheeler can…
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WHEN MOTORCYCLE PASSENGERS GET INJURED, DOES THE DRIVER GET SUED, DOES A FRIEND GET SUED? Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident LawyerBlog | Wrongful Death LawyerBus Accident Attorneycar accident lawyerMotorcycle Accident LawyerPedestrian Accident AttorneyPersonal InjuryProduct Liability LawyerTraumatic Brain Injury
August 31, 2012

WHEN MOTORCYCLE PASSENGERS GET INJURED, DOES THE DRIVER GET SUED, DOES A FRIEND GET SUED?

It's a simple, straight forward question: what would you do if you were injured while being a passenger on a friends motorcycle? No one sets out one day to file a lawsuit against a friend or relative. It's just not something most people aspire to do. However, if you have been injured when you were a passenger on a motorcycle,…
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