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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.

This Week Kick’s Off CHP’s ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Attorney-LawyerGeneral Legal Advice
May 25, 2011

This Week Kick’s Off CHP’s ‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign

It is common knowledge that seatbelts save lives, but California's Highway Patrol plans to crack down on those drivers choosing to ignore the risk of injury associated with ignoring seatbelt laws. California Highway Patrol (CHP) has partnered with 140 state law enforcement organizations to increase penalties against drivers caught operating a vehicle without a seatbelt. The 'Click It or Ticket'…
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Body Found on 57 Freeway Wednesday Night Attorney-Lawyercar accident lawyer
May 21, 2011

Body Found on 57 Freeway Wednesday Night

In an unspeakable tragedy, a 23-year old woman walked in front of a 2007 Ford in the number 4 lane of southbound I-57. The woman, from San Dimas, was pronounced dead on the scene while California Highway Patrol sought to reconstruct the scene. The tragic accident took place around 8:30pm on Thursday evening. The Highway Patrol is currently investigating the…
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Hit-and-Run Victim Turns Tragedy Into Triumph Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident LawyerGeneral Legal Advice
May 21, 2011

Hit-and-Run Victim Turns Tragedy Into Triumph

The year was 2006 and Rob Summers was at the apex of his college baseball career. His team took the NCAA Division I baseball title that year and Summers decided to spend the off-season perfecting his pitches and increasing strike-out potential. Summers was on top of his game and enjoying much success as a college athlete destined for greatness. Just…
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Commerce, California Bus Accident Leads to Critical Injury Attorney-Lawyercar accident lawyer
May 20, 2011

Commerce, California Bus Accident Leads to Critical Injury

In a tragic chain of events during Thursday's I-5 traffic congestion, four buses collided with one another, injuring eight passengers including one soldier who is reportedly in critical condition. The chain reaction was said to have been caused by a car coming to a quick stop in front of a Los Angeles County jail bus carrying 25 inmates. The jail…
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Military Jet Crashes on Southern California Navy Base Attorney-LawyerAviation Accident Lawyer
May 20, 2011

Military Jet Crashes on Southern California Navy Base

In an astonishing display of black smoke and engulfing flames, a military jet bounced off the runway at Southern California Naval Base and proceeded to burst into flames on the runway. The Boeing 707, loaded with jet fuel, contained just three crew members who unbelievably escaped the aircraft with only minor injuries. Around 5:30pm yesterday evening, the aircraft took off…
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Two motorists killed by big rig Monday morning car accident lawyer
May 17, 2011

Two motorists killed by big rig Monday morning

Yesterday marked tragedy in Poloma as two drivers of disabled vehicles were struck and killed by an oncoming tractor trailer. At approximately 3am yesterday morning, two drivers were standing outside their vehicles on the east bound shoulder of the Pomona Freeway. California Highway Patrol indicated that three vehicles were involved in a first crash which lead to the drivers gathering…
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May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
May 16, 2011

May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

While all motorists should practice safe and defensive driving, motorcyclists heed this creed more than any other group on the road today. Motorcycle accidents are an unfortunate reality and many groups advocate for safer motorcycle safety regulations across the nation. Luckily, California requires new cyclists seeking a license for the first time under age 21 to complete a mandatory motorcycle…
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9th Circuit Upholds Wrongful Death Verdict Attorney-LawyerCase Of The WeekGeneral Legal Advice
May 13, 2011

9th Circuit Upholds Wrongful Death Verdict

Earlier this week, the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a District Court civil verdict holding an Arizona-based taser manufacturer liable in the 2005 death of a Salinas, California man. In 2008, a federal district court jury found that the manufacturer, TASER, should have known that its product was reasonably calculated to cause cardiac arrest in victims after a…
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California Commissions Group to Study Effects of Police Fatigue Auto Accident Lawyer
May 12, 2011

California Commissions Group to Study Effects of Police Fatigue

It is well documented that fatigue can cause exaggerated symptoms of delirium, confusion and forgetfulness. Driving while fatigued has been likened to driving while intoxicated. Many tests have revealed that driving after 18 hours awake can result in decreased reaction times, blurred vision and difficulty concentrating behind the wheel. It stands to reason that the one profession most profoundly affected…
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