Fatal Accident Causes
Fatal accidents happen when various conditions are met, including:
- High speeds
- Trucks
- Drunk driving, especially when combined with high speeds and trucks
- Trains
In many instances, high speeds and drunk driving may be considered to be the negligent behavior that causes heinous injuries and wrongful death in vehicle accidents. If a loved one died in a fatal accident, contact an accident attorney as soon as possible. Our experienced fatal accident attorneys advise you of your rights when wrongful death is involved in an accident.
Filing a case because of a wrongful death caused by a fatal accident must be done within a certain time frame because of California’s statute of limitations. As soon as you are able, contact a California fatal accident attorney to get your case started. If heinous behavior is found to be a contributing factor in the death of your loved one, you may be entitled to additional compensation for your loss and to compensate for your standard of living.
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.
