A wrongful death attorney is an attorney that is experienced with working with accidental and wrongful deaths. A wrongful death lawsuit arises from the death of a loved one, and that death was caused by conduct of another person or business entity. While it is considered a personal injury case, it is different from other types of personal injury in that the victim (the deceased) is not bringing the lawsuit—his or her estate or family members are bringing the lawsuit.
A wrongful death attorney helps loved ones recover damages that the estate and/or family members suffer because of the death of a loved one. The wrongful death lawsuit, if a settlement is reached or a court orders a judgment, compensates the estate and/or family for the emotional and financial loss of a loved one. A wrongful death attorney will help determine whether the behavior of the defendant was a wrongful act or negligence.
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.
