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Millions of Americans go off to work each day. Some work out of necessity – some because they truly like their jobs – and some for both reasons. None of them plan on having an accident at work – much less a fatal accident. Unfortunately, that happens more often than we think. According to the most recent statistics from the…

When we lose a loved one, whether by accidental means, intentional means or natural causes, it is never an easy time. There are so many things to do – arrangements to be made, family members to notify, practical things that have to be done. In addition, we are going through a range of emotions from disbelief to anger. The last…

Accidental deaths are one of the leading causes of deaths in the United States. In Fresno County alone, there were one hundred twenty-seven fatal vehicular accidents in 2008 according to the California Highway Patrol. When someone we love dies as the result of an accident, we frequently lose not only their love and affection, but financial support as well. According…

If you have recently lost a loved one or family member because of someone else’s negligent or intentional acts, then you may be confused about the legal processes that can stem from that act. According to Santa Barbara Wrongful Death attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates, when someone dies as a result of someone else’s acts or omissions, then…

According to Orange County wrongful death attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates, one of the first questions that he is generally asked when consulting on a wrongful death claim is “What compensation am I entitled to?”. While every case and every claimant is different, there are some general guidelines under California law to help you understand what compensation you…

Construction site accidents are quite common in the US, as most worksites are ripe for bad things to happen. While many of the people who work in the construction industry realize they are taking a risk every day, they get up and go to work, and get out there to get the job done. Most of them expect to come…

It’s really hard to lose a son, particularly if his death was something that could have been avoided. In this California case, a distraught mother contacted a wrongful death attorney to file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her 16-year old son. He died at a party where there was underage drinking. No parent ever wants to be in…

Accidents have a way of happening when we least expect them, and this case is no exception to that rule. No one goes to the post office to pick up mail expecting that they will never return home. That is what happened in this instance. This horrific accident happened in Illinois, along Route 31. The woman who died was a…

Each year in the United States some 3 million people are injured in car accidents and another 50,000 loose their lives as the result of a car accident. According to Ventura County car accident attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates, the latest statistics for Ventura County show that in 2008 there were over 3,000 car accidents and 63 people…