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May 29, 2020

Passenger Duty Of Care

To be a “backseat driver”, or not to be, that is the question. For anyone who may not be familiar with the phrase, a “backseat driver” is a passenger in a vehicle who tries to control the vehicle through excessive comments about the driver’s actions and decisions. Common subjects for backseat drivers include the vehicle’s speed or alternative directions to…

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May 28, 2020

What is the Difference Between a Car Accident and a Truck Accident?

Including the varying size in the two modes of transportation, there are many differences between a truck accident and a car accident. An accident involving a large truck is statistically for dangerous and potentially more fatal than an accident involving two cars. Moreover, it is not uncommon for truck drivers to work long hours with little to no sleep, which…

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May 27, 2020

Family Law & Divorce Attorneys

As unfortunate and disheartening a statistic, approximately 50% of marriages today end in divorce. The majority of these divorces result from communication problems within the marriage. And while a split may be better for the relationship in the long-term, undergoing a divorce is a long, difficult, and expensive process, which is why an expert divorce attorney may be able to…

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May 26, 2020

Family Law & Custody Battles

Many people are aware of the financial and emotional strain that can often come with divorce, and such strain increases tenfold when the potential custody of one’s children is involved. Receiving 50/50 custody is possible for fathers, but most likely only if they are willing to fight for their relationship with their children. However, 29% of fathers see their children…

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Opioid Litigation

May 25, 2020

Opioid Litigation

The opioid epidemic is a very prevalent crisis occurring throughout our country today. Originating in the late 90s, doctors and physicians believed that their patients would not become addicted to opioid pain relievers. However, we see how significant the crisis has truly become and how much it affects many United States citizens on a day- to-day basis. There are many…

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May 22, 2020

Free Consultation

Benefits of a Free Consultation: When seeking representation of an attorney, one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself and your case is to receive a free consultation before making any decisions on who you want to represent your case. Fortunately, the Ledger Law Firm provides free consultations for all potential cases. A free consultation allows you…

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Uber/Lyft Accidents

May 21, 2020

Uber Accidents

In today’s world, people rely on their phones and technology for assistance in every aspect of the word. From food to connections to dating to driving, phone apps are capable of many tools used to make your day-to-day life easier. But people often do not consider what could go wrong with the apps you so readily rely on. Uber is…

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Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm

May 20, 2020

What Should You Expect When Facing a Personal Injury Case?

The concept of a personal injury case is an umbrella term for any injuries you may face. For example, the Ledger Law Firm in Newport Beach focuses on personal injury law and has experts in many practice areas such as auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, workers’ compensation cases, and slip and fall cases. When in a personal injury situation, the best…

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May 19, 2020

Slip and Fall

A slip and fall accident is the most common liability case in the workplace or otherwise. A slip and fall incident occurs when a worker, resident, or guest falls due to a slippery surface; as opposed to a trip and fall which occurs when there is a break or inconsistency in the surface on which the individual falls. The premise…

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Filing Bankruptcy

May 19, 2020

The Top Mistakes To Avoid When Filing Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy is a difficult decision and is going to change someone’s life. On the other hand, there is also a chance that this can be a positive experience. There are many people who believe that filing for personal bankruptcy is a sign that they have horribly mismanaged their finances; however, this is not usually the case. According to…

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

May 18, 2020

Professional Help After a Motorcycle Accident

In the case of any accident, motorcycle accidents are not impossible, even if you are the safest driver on the road. Just because you drive safely and abide by the rules of the road, you cannot control the actions of other people, those actions of which could potentially put you in harm's way. Motorcycles are an incredibly popular form of…

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Workers Compensation

May 17, 2020

Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ comp can cover a wide umbrella of injuries contracted on the job. But the key to receiving workers’ comp is proving those injuries occurred during the time of employment on the job. You cannot receive workers’ compensation beneﬁts if illness appears after having terminated time on the job because you may not be able to prove that the job…

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May 16, 2020

Auto Duty of Care

Driving is such a common experience in America that many people often don’t stop to consider what is required of them as drivers. Sure, we took driver’s ed., but for most people that was years, even decades, ago in high school. The reality of human psychology is that the more we become familiar with something, the less attention we will…

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Blog | Wrongful Death Lawyer

March 22, 2020

What are the Benefits of Settling Versus Going to Trial in a California Wrongful Death Claim?

If you have lost a loved one due to the fault of another person or entity, there can be nothing more traumatizing and tragic. The circumstances are bound to change your life forever. And you are probably going through a lot of emotions as much as you are financial turmoil, especially if you were in any way dependent on your…

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Car Accident

May 31, 2019

What You Need to Know about Road Rage and Fatal Car Accidents in California

Summer is here and people are getting into their vehicles to take advantage of lower gas prices and vacation days. That means more people on the roads, and while most of you are just doing your thing and driving to your destination, there is bound to be one or two drivers out there who are in a mood and who…

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Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm

May 30, 2019

Mistakes that Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim

Stating your injuries and providing the expenses you accrued due to the injuries is not enough in a personal injury claim. There's a lot more involved if you want to receive full, fair, and just compensation. So, mistake number one is underestimating the claim process. But there are more mistakes you could potentially make that can jeopardize your personal injury…

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May 26, 2019

Stunning $2 Billion Award to California Couple in Roundup Weed Killer Case

It's stunning. This month, a California couple was awarded a $2.055 billion verdict for their Roundup weed killer case against Monsanto. The award amounted to $55 million in compensation for both economic and non-economic damages and $2 billion in punitive damages. Though legal analysts, as NPR points out, suggest the punitive damages will be reduced upon appeal, this verdict is significant. Why…

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Car Accident

May 26, 2019

Do I Pay Back my Health Insurance after my California Car Accident Case Settles?

You've been involved in some kind of accident, whether it is a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, or even a slip and fall accident. If you were injured and sought medical attention, your health insurance probably covered some expenses. If your injury was caused by another person or entity (like a company), then you may have filed…

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Car Accident

May 26, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Roundup MDL Case or Class Action Lawsuit?

If you are filing a lawsuit against Monsanto for cancer caused by its Roundup weed killer product, then you may be confused when your state case is sent to a federal court. You may initially think it's because you are joining a class action lawsuit since there are many others involved, but it is not a class action lawsuit. Rather,…

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May 26, 2019

Will My Roundup Weed Killer Case Result in an Award in the Millions?

The first three product liability cases tried against Monsanto for its Roundup weed killer have resulted in awards not only in the millions but -- with the most recent case in California to a husband and wife -- in the billions. $2.055 billion to be exact. The award resulted in $55 million in compensation and $2 billion in punitive damages…

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