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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.

Killed on Vacation; Greed over Safety. Family Retains LedgerLaw Blog | Wrongful Death Lawyer
October 10, 2010

Killed on Vacation; Greed over Safety. Family Retains LedgerLaw

The Law Offices of Ledger & Associates has been retained by the family of a twenty-seven year old woman who was tragically killed in a parasailing accident in Clearwater, Florida. While on vacation, Alejandra White from Atlanta, Georgia, participated in a parasailing excursion after being encouraged that the activity was safe. The victim was taken up in very high winds…
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Social Networking and Personal Injury: Can MySpace Affect My Case? car accident lawyer
October 7, 2010

Social Networking and Personal Injury: Can MySpace Affect My Case?

Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and LinkedIn enhance communication among their millions of users every day. The recent presence of celebrities and businesses on said websites have strengthened the prominence and pervasiveness of social networking in today’s world. As more and more parties become involved in the social networking phenomenon, one must become more aware of what…
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When Is It Too Late To Hire A Car Accident Attorney? car accident lawyer
October 4, 2010

When Is It Too Late To Hire A Car Accident Attorney?

Often, when a person is involved in a personal injury accident it seems simpler, quicker and less expensive to simply handle to claim without hiring an attorney. Many car accident cases appear to be fairly straight forward - at least initially. Maybe the other driver admitted that he was at fault at the scene of the accident and gave you…
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Smartphones: Not So Smart Behind the Wheel Auto Accident Lawyer
October 1, 2010

Smartphones: Not So Smart Behind the Wheel

With the frequent and exciting releases of newer, faster, and smarter cell phones, American consumers are becoming obsessed with keeping up with the latest electronic “toys.” As we continue to become literally attached to our smartphones, many get caught up in getting their hands on the latest devices and forgetting the importance on keeping their hands on other important things-…
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How Does a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case Prove Permanent Injury and Why Is it Important? Personal Injury
October 1, 2010

How Does a Plaintiff in a Personal Injury Case Prove Permanent Injury and Why Is it Important?

There are an infinite number of factors that can affect the compensation that a plaintiff receives in a personal injury settlement or jury award. The extent and severity of the physical injuries received by the plaintiff are certainly some of the most important factors that both sides of the lawsuit will focus on during the negotiations or trial. Whether or…
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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable? Understanding IRS Rules, Exceptions, and What You Owe Personal Injury
September 29, 2010

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable? Understanding IRS Rules, Exceptions, and What You Owe

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable? The brief answer to the question of "are personal injury settlements taxable?" is "it depends". In most cases, the IRS does not consider a settlement from a personal injury lawsuit to be income. Instead, the IRS considers the settlement to make up for income that was lost as a result of the accident. However, some…
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Who Are the People on The Jury That Decide A Personal Injury Case If It Goes To Trial? Personal Injury
September 29, 2010

Who Are the People on The Jury That Decide A Personal Injury Case If It Goes To Trial?

Many personal injury accident cases are settled through negotiations between the plaintiff and defendant long before an actual lawsuit is even prepared. There are times, however, when a personal injury accident case simply cannot be resolved through negotiations and therefore a trial becomes inevitable. When a personal injury accident goes to trial, the outcome is in the hands of 12…
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Plaintiff’s Possible Risks and Rewards Taking a Personal Injury Accident Case to Trial Personal Injury
September 29, 2010

Plaintiff’s Possible Risks and Rewards Taking a Personal Injury Accident Case to Trial

Personal injury accident cases come in many forms. Most people think of a car accident when they think of a personal injury accident but there are an infinite amount of other accidents that can be considered personal injury accidents as well. For example, a dog bite, a fall at a store or injuries suffered in the workplace cam all be…
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Government Entity Defendants and The Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Accident Lawsuits Attorney-Lawyer
September 27, 2010

Government Entity Defendants and The Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Accident Lawsuits

Personal injury accidents encompass much more than car accidents. Anytime a person is injured through the negligence of another person, or entity, they may be the victim of a personal injury accident. While car accidents are generally what people think about when they hear the term “persona injury accident”, there are an infinite number of scenarios that could become personal…
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