If a loved one died in an untimely manner because of a vehicle accident, boat accident, truck accident, plane accident, medical malpractice or a product liability issue, contact a California wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
To start a legal action against the defendant, a California wrongful death complaint must be filed with the Court before the statute of limitations runs. The statute of limitations states that for most wrongful death cases, a complaint must be filed within a year. Some wrongful death actions may be filed after a year, but that is not the norm.
Once a complaint has been filed, a California wrongful death attorney will need your help to gather and preserve evidence. If you have anything you might think is evidence, even if you are not sure, show it to the wrongful death attorney. He or she will be able to tell you if the information you have is relevant to the 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.
