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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.

PERSONAL INJURY CASES ARE COMPLEX – Seek Out An Experienced Accident Attorney! Uncategorized
June 9, 2011

PERSONAL INJURY CASES ARE COMPLEX – Seek Out An Experienced Accident Attorney!

Someone has caused you injury, and you need medical treatment. Let’s say you do not have health insurance, and you were transported to a hospital by ambulance; treated for traumatic injury in the emergency room which may include diagnostic testing, prescription medication, recommended follow ups, or even an overnight stay. You could be unconscious and really have no choice but…
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Update: Tragic January Crash the Result of Prescription Drug Use Attorney-LawyerBlog | Wrongful Death LawyerPersonal Injury
June 7, 2011

Update: Tragic January Crash the Result of Prescription Drug Use

Many of you may remember the tragedy that occurred in January of this year involving a famous track star and a ten-car pileup resulting in three fatalities. The accident took place in Newport Beach and took the lives of three Californians after the former track star's vehicle went airborne and careened into ten other cars. Her Ford Taurus was exceeding…
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8-Figure Jury Verdict Will Stand Attorney-Lawyer
June 6, 2011

8-Figure Jury Verdict Will Stand

Ventura County recently saw its largest personal injury jury verdict ever: $35 million. The defense immediately jumped at the opportunity to motion for a new trial, demanding the verdict was excessive and impossibly incongruent with the injuries suffered by the plaintiff. However, the trial judge upheld the verdict and dismissed the defendant's motions. It is unclear whether the defendant plans…
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U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Constitutionality of California’s Video Game Law Case Of The Week
June 6, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Constitutionality of California’s Video Game Law

In an effort to curb teenage violence and hopefully encourage kids to ease up on the amount of time they spend playing video games, California enacted a law banning the sale of violent video games to minors. All video games sold in the U.S. must portray a rating anywhere from "E" for everyone to "MA" for mature audiences only. The…
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Multiple Incidents Around California’s Roadways Auto Accident Lawyer
June 2, 2011

Multiple Incidents Around California’s Roadways

Thursday saw a variety of pile-ups and vehicular incidents around the Southern California area leading to extensive clean-up by California Highway Patrol. For those commuting on Interstate 5 North this morning, you may have noticed a very slow-go around 8am. It was right around the Euclid Street overpass that a Ford vehicle was forced onto an embankment after being tapped…
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Top Rated Medical Malpractice Attorneys General Legal Advice
June 2, 2011

Top Rated Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Medical malpractice is a personal injury claim in which a patient sues a hospital or doctor for injuries incurred as a result of negligence by the hospital or physician. Many patients are injured by misdiagnoses or botched surgeries. While doctors are usually covered by medical malpractice insurance, juries typically award large sums of money to plaintiffs injured by doctors. It…
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California Senate Approves Tanning Ban Case Of The Week
June 1, 2011

California Senate Approves Tanning Ban

Tanning has long been touted as a dangerous and carcinogenic beauty regimen, especially for young teens. The federal government has placed a tax upon tanning and many jurisdictions are considering outlawing the experience for teens without parental permission. California is leading the way in blocking harmful UV rays from young girls eager to look bronzed for the next big event.…
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Teen Crash Victim Brings Grief to All Families Involved Attorney-LawyerAuto Accident LawyerCase Of The WeekGeneral Legal AdvicePersonal InjuryProduct Liability Lawyer
June 1, 2011

Teen Crash Victim Brings Grief to All Families Involved

We cannot reiterate enough the danger and risk associated with driving under the influence. By choosing to get behind the wheel intoxicated, a driver is not only putting his life in danger, but the lives of his passengers, other pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. The consequences of drinking and driving extend far beyond that of sky-high fines and never-ending court dates.…
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Memorial Day 2011: DUI’s, Accidents and Fatalities All Decline Attorney-Lawyercar accident lawyerGeneral Legal Advice
May 31, 2011

Memorial Day 2011: DUI’s, Accidents and Fatalities All Decline

As we cautioned readers last week, Memorial Day weekend is often consumed with parties, vacations and general merriment. However, all too often Californians choose to imbibe and drive- leading to fatalities, accidents and DUI arrests in numbers unparalleled by nearly any other holiday during the year. California Highway Patrol (CHP) was pleased to report that this year's Memorial Day weekend…
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