Personal Injury Blog

Accidents in automobiles are the 2nd cause of traumatic brain injuries. The reason for this is that the human brain is extremely susceptible to damage from the forces that are generated by the usual type of auto accident. Most lawyers usually see brain injuries when the head strikes an object during an accident, such as a dashboard or a windshield.…

While it isn’t exactly brand new information that mixing texting and driving is not a good idea, however, a new study that has just been released reveals just how dangerous it really is. Following the examination of the reaction of truck drivers who cover more than 6,000,000 miles of road, the study concluded that people who send text messages while…

According to San Diego car accident attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates, he frequently gets telephone calls or consultations with San Diego car accident victims that originally thought they weren’t seriously injured or that didn’t know what to do about their injuries and therefore didn’t seek legal assistance right after their San Diego car accident happened. They are understandably…

We all hope that we are never involved in a car accident. Unfortunately the chances are about one in four that we will be involved in a car accident at some point in our lifetime. With over six million accidents on America’s roadways each year, sometimes it seems inevitable! So what happens if you have been involved in a car…

If you have been in a recent car accident, you are undoubtedly asking yourself whether or not you really need to hire a car accident attorney to represent you in your car accident case. Surprisingly, Mendocino County car accident attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates says that you don’t always need the help of a car accident attorney. There…

One of the questions that Ventura County car accident attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates gets asked the most frequently is “How do I know if I have a good car accident case”. As you may imagine, every car accident is different. The people involved are different, the vehicles are different, or maybe the road conditions are different. There…

Almost all states requirement drivers to show proof of financial responsibility in order to legally drive on their roadways. California is no exception to that rule. California Insurance Code §11580.1b sets out the minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles as follows: $15,000 for injury/death to one person; $30,000 for injury/death to more than one person; and $5,000 for…

If you have been in a car accident recently, you have probably been given advice from everyone you know – and maybe even people you don’t know – about hiring an attorney. You may not have made up your mind yet whether you even need an attorney. A car accident can cause upheaval in every aspect of your life and…

The best tip you could ever get from a seasoned car accident attorney is to always carry an “accident kit” in your vehicle – just in case.

No one can be prepared to be involved in a car accident, but if the worst happens and you find yourself involved in a car accident, it helps to know what steps to take after the accident occurs to protect you and your rights. Each year, there are over six million car accidents in the United States. In 2008, in…