If you are considering a personal injury lawsuit, you have come to the right place. If you have never filed a personal injury action against a defendant, you probably have questions and concerns about what the process will be like. …

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There are various types of personal injuries that one can suffer at the hands of a negligent defendant. Negligence is the most common legal theory under which individuals choose to sue the party responsible for their harm. A negligence action …

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Suffering a personal injury can be one of the scariest experiences of your life. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may be out of work, unable to find employment to accommodate your disability or unable to go about …

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A personal injury action is the best way to resolve a dispute with the party responsible for your injury. The court system is set up in such a way that defendants and plaintiffs can air their grievances toward one another …

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The American legal system can be very confusing at times. It may seem so complex so as to dissuade you from pursing your personal injury action against the party responsible for your injury. If you are considering a lawsuit but …

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Personal injury lawyers are accustomed to handling all types of personal injury claims. We specialize in helping plaintiffs recover for their injuries and holding responsible parties accountable for their actions. If you are interested in discussing your options with respect …

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Many people have little to no experience with a civil lawsuit, and we understand that. We understand that the criminal justice system is far more familiar to people than the civil side simply because it is more heavily covered in …

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Insurance companies are in business to do one thing – make money. They do this by charging you the premiums you pay and more importantly, by handing out the absolute minimum they have to every time a customer gets into …

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A personal injury trial can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. If you have never been involved with a trial before, you are likely feeling a little uneasy as to what to expect. This is completely normal and our lawyers …

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The American legal system is the most well-developed and justice-minded systems in the world. We should all feel very lucky that we have the courts to resort to in the event that we are injured or need a resolution. However, …

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When any one of our personal injury attorneys are not working or in the office or in court they are on the road visiting clients or investigating cases. With that much time on the road, all of us here at …

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A personal injury attorney is the best person to contact if you have recently suffered a personal injury. It goes without saying that our lawyers are some of the best in the state of California and we would love to …

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If you have recently suffered a personal injury, you have undoubtedly gone through one of the scariest and most frightening experiences of your life. A personal injury attorney can help you through the legal system and help you realize the …

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Especially here in sunny Southern California, motorcycle riding can be an adventurous and exciting hobby. But, like all other areas of the country, our roads are chock full of speeding, distracted, intoxicated and irresponsible drivers. As a motorcycle rider there …

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We have all undoubtedly heard of the concept of “legal ethics.” Unfortunately, it is usually in a negative light surrounding a lawyer who has broken the tenets of the legal ethics and is facing some sort of censure or disciplinary …

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If you have ever considered a personal injury lawsuit, you probably have never considered the notion that not all personal injuries are physical in nature. There is a wide body of law that governs injuries to the person that are …

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If you are new to the legal arena and have never commenced a civil lawsuit against another party, do not worry! Many people have little to no exposure to the civil side of the law and have many questions. If …

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There are generally two courses of action that a civil lawsuit can take: trial or settlement. A good personal injury attorney will be able to explain the differences to you in detail as well as go over the advantages and …

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At Ledger & Associates, we like to think of our relationship with each and every client as a partnership. Whether it is a negligent auto accident lawsuit, a complicated traumatic brain injury claim or a multi-party wrongful death legal proceeding …

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At Ledger & Associates we are incredibly proud of our track record dealing with all aspects of personal injury lawsuits, ranging from negligent auto accidents, traumatic brain injuries, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall claims burn injuries—most all forms of personal …

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Many personal injury plaintiffs have been harmed by a product or consumer item that they believed was safe but ended up being defective to the point that they were injured. We feel this sort of risk is simply unacceptable. If …

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If you are considering a personal injury lawsuit, you are probably concerned with the time commitment associated with civil action. You likely have heard of civil trials lasting weeks, months or years. Luckily, Los Angeles county has decided to implement …

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Whether you ride casually or work every day on or a around a train, you understand the risk involved. Hundreds of thousands of pounds of steel traveling at impossible speeds is a recipe for disaster. Subsequently, the number and type …

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Personal injury law spans a wide area of legal expertise and before you put your trust—and quite possibly the financial future of you and your loved ones–in a lawyer, you should understand that not all personal injury law firms cover …

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The trial preparation required for a personal injury action involves much of what is known as the “discovery phase” of litigation. If this is a new term to you, it refers to the phase before a trial whereby the parties …

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Filing a personal injury claim is a surefire way to peacefully resolve your claim against the defendant. Rather than hold resentment towards the party who harmed you, why not let go of the negativity and hold the other party accountable? …

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If you are recently injured in an accident due to the conduct of another, you may be heavily considering the idea of commencing a personal injury lawsuit against the potential defendant. However, many people are discouraged by the seeming quagmire …

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You’d be surprised at how many aviation related injuries, and wrongful death claims, we’ve seen and heard of in our years defending victims of personal injuries. While many negligent airline injuries do take place during flight and aboard planes, most …

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There isn’t anything better than springtime in Southern California. Baseball. Kids playing in the parks. Convertible tops come down. Beaches start to pick up. And… hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists take to the roads. Living in SoCal really is the …

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The Law Offices of Ledger & Associates, one of the most technologically advanced personal injury & wrongful death law firms in the country, recently released its cutting edge Iphone Car Accident Kit Application. This Iphone App will allow the user …

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People are often surprised to learn how many different types of cases are actually handled by an Orange county injury attorney, says injury attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates. Many people associated the term “injury attorney” with care accident …

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Despite huge advances in technology over the last few decades, tucks remain the most prevalent way to transport goods and supplies in the United States. Estimates are that there are over half a million trucking companies in the United States …

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Any vehicle collision has the potential to cause injuries, but accidents where a motorcycle is involved have a significantly higher chance of causing injuries. Despite efforts by both private and public agencies to raise awareness about the presence of motorcycles, …

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The slogan “Be Aware, Motorcycles Are Everywhere” was well intentioned but does not seem to have accomplished its goal. Motorcycles consistently, year after year, are involved in a disproportionate number of collisions. Nationwide motorcycles represent less than five percent of …

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With all of the discussion of late regarding the use of cellular telephones and text messaging while driving, many people have started to forget that distracted driving is not limited to cell phone usage. Distracted driving can be the result …

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Cell phones have become an ever-present part of everyday life in America. Young or old, it’s hard to find anyone in the United States that doesn’t own a cell phone anymore. We depend on them to stay in touch with …

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The dangers of texting while driving have been all over the news over the past few years. A majority of states, including California, have passed legislation banning the use of texting while driving. For many older drivers, the bans seem …

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Many people have heard the term “product liability”, but may not realize exactly what that encompasses. Product liability law is an area of the law that tries to compensate victims who have been injured due to the negligence of the …

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When someone suffers injuries as the result of an accident, the emotional and financial toll can be great. If the accident was caused by the negligence of another, the financial burden should be shouldered by the negligent party. Personal injuries …

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It seems as though everyone has a cell phone these days. For most people under the age of 40 the idea of leaving home without your cell phone is like leaving home without your wallet or purse. Even those over …

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For anyone that has been involved in a California personal injury accident the process of settling or litigating your accident case can be long, frustrating and confusing. Hiring an experienced California personal injury accident attorney is clearly the most important …

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Most people have heard the term “personal injury lawsuit” before. For most people, the term refers to car accident cases. While personal injury law certainly does include car accident cases, there are a large number of other situations that may …

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Most people have heard the term “personal injury” before from one source or another. When one hears the term “personal injury”, one generally immediately thinks about a car accident case. A car accident case certainly does fall under the personal …

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If you are the victim in a personal injury accident case, and are not familiar with the legal system or have never been a victim before, it is easy to get confused and frustrated with the amount of time that …

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The vast majority of people that become the victim in a personal injury accident case know very little – if anything – about the legal process involved in a litigating a personal injury accident case. Understandably, a number of questions …

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Anyone that has been the victim of a personal injury accident knows that after the shock of the accident starts to wear off the next concern is generally how will you be compensated for your injuries. While relatively minor accidents …

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Almost all legal actions have an applicable statute of limitation. The statute of limitation is the time frame within which the legal action must be initiated. In a criminal case, it is the time that the state or federal government …

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Anyone that owns a car is used to paying for car insurance. Most of us pay it begrudgingly just in case we find ourselves the cause of an accident or in the event someone steals or damages our own car. …

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If you have been the victim of a personal injury accident – whether it was a car accident, dog bite, workplace accident or any other type of personal injury accident – then you should understand that at some point you …

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None of us plan to be the victim of a personal injury accident. Clearly we don’t leave the house planning for an accident. It stands to reason then that most people don’t give much thought to what to do after …

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Personal injury accidents encompass much more than car accidents. Anytime a person is injured through the negligence of another person, or entity, they may be the victim of a personal injury accident. While car accidents are generally what people think …

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If you have had the misfortune to have been in a car accident in the state of California then you likely have a number of questions about what to do next and what your legal options are at this point. …

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In a personal injury lawsuit, the Plaintiff (injured person) either negotiates with the Defendant (the negligent person – or person that caused the accident) and reaches a settlement that awards the plaintiff a sum of money representing compensation for the …

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The subject of lawyer fees or rates inevitable comes up whenever the need for legal representation arises. Not surprisingly then the question of fees is always an issue when a victim is deciding whether to hire a personal injury law …

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Unfortunately, car accidents happen every minute of every day. If you live in the state of California then you are undoubtedly aware of this. Whether you live in a large city like Los Angeles or in one of the picturesque …

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If you have recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, then among the range of emotions and thoughts that you are undoubtedly wrestling with is the question “Who is responsible for this?” The answer to that question may very well take …

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For the millions of motorcycle riders in California there is no place better to ride than along the Pacific Coast or through Napa Valley wine country. With magnificent scenery and weather that is conducive to riding almost year around, it’s …

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If you are like most accident victims in California, you are looking for the right lawyer to represent you in your negligence lawsuit. Accidents can happen at any time and take many forms. Common types of California accidents include car …

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If you have recently lost your spouse, parent or other loved one as a result of mesothelioma cancer, you are not alone. What was once considered a very rare form of cancer has seen a sharp rise in prevalence in …

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