Monthly Archives

October 2017

Auto Accident Lawyer
October 28, 2017

Why California Traffic Deaths Continue to Rise in Recent Years

Estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC) found that 3,680 motor vehicle deaths occurred in California during 2016. This alarming statistic represents a 13% increase over the estimated 3,249 traffic deaths from 2015. During the same time period, traffic fatalities increased nationwide at a six percent rate, meaning California's increase far outpaced the national average. Percentages aside, purely looking at…
Ledger Law Firm
Love0
Auto Accident LawyerCar Accident
October 28, 2017

5 Key Auto Accident Statistics in Washington State

While auto accidents are something people rarely wish to think about or discuss, the fact remains that auto accidents are a tragic and unfortunately common reality. These five important auto accident statistics will shed light on some of the most important facts to know concerning Washington accident, all while underscoring the need for a car accident lawyer in Washington if…
Ledger Law Firm
Love0
Motorcycle Accident Injury TipsMotorcycle Accident Lawyer
October 28, 2017

The Five Laws California Motorcyclists Need to Know

Motorcycle fatalities and serious injuries in California are a significant public safety issue in the state. In California's 2015 Annual Performance Report from the California Office of Traffic Safety, statistics showed that motorcycle fatalities and injuries have been on an upward trend. While the OTS goal was to reduce motorcyclist fatalities by 25 percent from the 2008-2012 five-year moving average,…
Ledger Law Firm
Love0
Pedestrian Accident Attorney
October 18, 2017

Pedestrian Accident Statistics in Victorville

Every year in the United States, thousands of injuries and fatalities occur due to pedestrian accidents. According to the California Department of Public Health, 254 pedestrian fatalities occurred in the Victorville area from 2007 through 2012. In addition, 1,645 pedestrians sustained non-fatal injuries. There are high numbers that reveal a huge safety concern for pedestrians in the Victorville area. What’s…
Ledger Law Firm
Love0
Mesothelioma
October 9, 2017

Asbestos and the EPA: Asbestos Thrives While People Die

Chemicals and New Laws Keep the EPA Busy Asbestos is composed of complex chemical properties that are simply life-threatening.  Asbestos still remains in decaying manufacturing sites, unused shipyards, old railroad tracks, old buildings, and old cars.  While asbestos remains on site, it pollutes the soil, the air and the water.  Over 30,000 people have confirmed deaths from mesothelioma and asbestosis. …
Ledger Law Firm
Love0