Dealing with Fatal Accident Lawyers
A fatal accident is devastating to the victim’s loved ones. If a loved one was involved in a fatal accident, contact an Orange County accident lawyer as soon as possible. There is a statute of limitations on the time to file a wrongful death case against the person at fault.
The fatal accident lawyer meets with the loved ones and explains the process of opening and litigating a wrongful death case. If the defendant was committing a heinous act, which caused the accident and subsequently the wrongful death, the plaintiff (loved one) is entitled to punitive damages.
The fatal accident lawyer will request medical records and police reports, so always save all documentation relating to the accident. If you have documentation that you are not sure would be helpful, bring those documents, too, and the fatal accident lawyer will let you know if that particular documentation is needed for your case.
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.
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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.
