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Emery Ledger

Emery Brett Ledger brings 28+ 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. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. 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.

Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements
Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements: Average TBI Settlement Amounts & Compensation Guide Traumatic Brain Injury
April 8, 2026

Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements: Average TBI Settlement Amounts & Compensation Guide

Your brain is soft. Which makes it vulnerable to injuries.  A car crash. Game of Football. Accident at work. These and other things can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) When the brain gets damaged? It's often permanent. You'll need long-term medical care. Therapy. Maybe even assistive devices.  You'll have a hard time working or even be completely unable to hold…
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How Much Compensation for Sexually Abused Victims
How Much Compensation for Sexually Abused Victims? Sexual Abuse Compensation and Settlement Guide Personal Injury
April 8, 2026

How Much Compensation for Sexually Abused Victims? Sexual Abuse Compensation and Settlement Guide

Survivors of sexual abuse deserve: Medical care Mental health care A good lawyer who can pursue compensation However, the legal system doesn't treat all cases equally. The amount of sexual abuse compensation you get will depend on: Damage Evidence Case circumstances What Is Sexual Abuse Compensation? Sexual abuse compensation is money that guilty parties pay to someone who was sexually…
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Can I Sue for a Dog Bite
Can I Sue for a Dog Bite? Your Legal Rights and Compensation Explained Personal Injury Settlements Tips
April 7, 2026

Can I Sue for a Dog Bite? Your Legal Rights and Compensation Explained

It’s a simple question. The answer isn’t so easy. Can I sue for a dog bite? Dog bite victims have legal rights. You have the right to hold the dog’s owner accountable for your injuries. But there are some limitations. Each state has its own laws related to dog bites. These laws relate to whether the owner knew or could…
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Birth Injury Settlement Guide
Birth Injury Settlement Guide: How Much Compensation for Birth Injury Can You Claim? Personal Injury Settlements Tips
April 5, 2026

Birth Injury Settlement Guide: How Much Compensation for Birth Injury Can You Claim?

For some moms, the wonder of having a baby ends in disaster.  The tragedy is made even worse if it's avoidable. If you find your child could have been alive, healthy, and happy if it weren't for medical mistakes. If medical malpractice caused or exacerbated your baby's health problems or even killed him or her, you can sue for a…
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The Top 11 Car Accident West Seattle You Must Know About For Your Safety and Understanding
The Top 11 Car Accident West Seattle You Must Know About For Your Safety and Understanding Car AccidentNews
April 3, 2026

The Top 11 Car Accident West Seattle You Must Know About For Your Safety and Understanding

High-Risk Locations: The West Seattle Bridge and 35th Avenue SW are the most frequent sites for severe, high-intensity traffic collisions. Youth Speeding Danger: Excessive speed among young drivers is a primary factor in several recent fatal and life-altering West Seattle crashes. Impaired Driving Consequences: DUI incidents involving alcohol and THC have led to vehicular homicide charges and lengthy prison sentences…
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No Car Insurance Car Accident
No Car Insurance Car Accident? A Guide to Being At Fault with No Insurance Car Accident
March 29, 2026

No Car Insurance Car Accident? A Guide to Being At Fault with No Insurance

A car accident is always chaotic. But it turns into a nightmare if you experience an accident without car insurance. Maybe your policy lapsed, or you were driving a new vehicle without an insurance policy. Also, maybe the at-fault driver lacks proper insurance.  So, what do you with no car insurance car accident?  The at-fault driver won’t just get a…
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What Is Pure Comparative Negligence In California Personal Injury Law
What Is Pure Comparative Negligence In California Personal Injury Law | Comparative Fault Determination Process | California’s Fault-Based Insurance General Legal AdvicelegalPersonal Injury
March 27, 2026

What Is Pure Comparative Negligence In California Personal Injury Law | Comparative Fault Determination Process | California’s Fault-Based Insurance

California follows what’s known as the pure comparative negligence rule. Damages can still be recovered even if you’re partly at fault. If all parties involved are found at fault, the jury will assign a percentage to everyone involved. Your total compensation will be reduced to your percentage of fault. Even if you’re 99% at fault, you’ll still be awarded 1%…
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What Crimes In California Have No Statute Of Limitations
What Crimes In California Have No Statute Of Limitations | Role of DNA Evidence Criminal Law
March 15, 2026

What Crimes In California Have No Statute Of Limitations | Role of DNA Evidence

An offense punishable by death or by life in prison may be prosecuted at any time (Penal Code section 799). So may the felony sex offenses that section 799 names, for crimes committed on or after January 1, 2017 and for earlier crimes whose time limit had not run out by that date. For first degree murder, a special circumstance…
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Can I Change Lawyers During a Car Accident Case
Can I Change Lawyers During a Car Accident Case? What You Need to Know Before Switching Attorneys Car Accident
March 13, 2026

Can I Change Lawyers During a Car Accident Case? What You Need to Know Before Switching Attorneys

The right attorney makes a huge difference in your case. Many people have a simple question. Can I change lawyers during a car accident case? You can make a change in most situations. There are factors to think about during this process. Timing, fees, and the impact on your case matter. You need to trust your attorney. If you don’t,…
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Uber Passenger Accident Settlement Amounts
Uber Passenger Accident Settlement Amounts: How Much Will You Get From an Uber Settlement? Uber/Lyft Accidents
March 12, 2026

Uber Passenger Accident Settlement Amounts: How Much Will You Get From an Uber Settlement?

Uber is a great way to get around if: You don’t have a car Your car is in the shop Parking is scarce and/or expensive  The problem is that riding an Uber (much like driving or riding in your own car) isn’t always safe and uneventful.  Thousands of people have been hurt while riding an Uber. Some have even been…
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