Personal Injury Blog

Workers Compensation Wrongful Termination

August 30, 2021

Wrongful Termination & Workers’ Compensation

First thing’s first, What is Wrongful Termination? Wrongful termination occurs when an employer terminates or discriminates against the service of an employee while breaching one or more rules of the contract of employment. However, in the state of California, employers can hire employees by “employment-atwill” meaning that employers can fire employees at any point and time under any circumstance if…

August 30, 2021

Determining Fault in a Pedestrian Accident and the Steps to Take Afterwards

In a pedestrian-vehicle accident, the majority of people automatically assume that the driver is at fault. However, many different circumstances go into determining fault in this scenario, some of which place the pedestrian wholly at fault. Pedestrian Fault Times at which the pedestrian can be placed all of the blame are circumstances such as jaywalking, entering the road while under…

June 17, 2021

What Is Mesothelioma?

Among cancers, mesothelioma is known as one of the more aggressive and deadly types. While doctors have a variety of treatments to attempt on a patient, accessing a cure is another story. The name for the cancer comes from the type of body tissue that is affected by the cancer—the mesothelium, which is a thin tissue layer covering most of…

legal Legal Services Personal Injury Settlements Tips

February 28, 2021

Premises Liability in California

What is Premises Liability? When a person gets injured on someone else’s property, then he or she may be able to receive compensation through a premises liability claim. Like many other personal injury claims, a premises liability claim is also based on the legal concept of negligence. A property owner, manager, or occupier who fails to maintain his or her…

Car Accident Legal Services

February 3, 2021

California Auto-Accident Law – Pure Comparative Negligence

California Auto-Accident Law - Pure Comparative Negligence When filing for an auto accident claim in the state of California, you might face something called a pure comparative negligence jurisdiction. Pure comparative negligence is a system created to associate liability between a defendant and a victim in an auto accident case. It can be used to help resolve confusion in situations…

Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm

October 18, 2020

Should I Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer?

Why Should I Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer? If you have recently been involved in a serious accident, then you might be wondering what to do next. As soon as you walk out of the hospital, you are going to be bombarded not only by medical paperwork but also by requests from insurance companies, law enforcement, and numerous other professionals.…

Pepper Spray

October 12, 2020

Pepper Spray is Legal! – Kind Of.

Pepper Spray is Legal! - Kind Of. If you or a loved one is starting college or living on their own for the first time, safety becomes a concern. Pepper spray is commonly seen in movies and T.V. shows as easy means of protection, but what is the reality of it? Pepper spray is legal in all 50 states, to…

car accident lawyer in California

car accident lawyer Tips & Advice

October 12, 2020

What Should You Do If You are Pulled Over in Another State?

What Should You Do If You are Pulled Over in Another State? No one wants to see those flashing lights pull up behind them while they are driving, especially when they are out of their home state. In the unfortunate circumstance that you do get pulled over, what should you know about the situation? This question may not be one…

Accident attorney Newport Beach CA

October 10, 2020

Does Being High Count as a DUI in the State of California?

Does Being High Count as a DUI in the State of California? One of the first and most important things you learn before you get behind the wheel is to never drink and drive. Luckily, ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft make that situation easily avoidable, but it does not take away the possibility entirely. Though we are taught…

Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Injury Attorney

October 9, 2020

Why Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help with Insurance Claims?

Why Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help with Insurance Claims? Any situation in which you are injured may result in you having to file the stain with your insurance, whether it be a car accident or a slip and fall injury. Many people may think it better to not hire a lawyer to help with their case and potentially…

Corona virus

October 7, 2020

Can You Recieve Compensation for Contracting Coronavirus?

Coronavirus Negligence After months of living in fear and lockdowns, there is still no known cure for COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus. People are becoming tired and irritated with the past stay at home orders, and society sets to slowly return to normal. But that does not mean that the virus has gone away. We see the number of…

accidents_while_traveling

Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm

September 3, 2020

What To Do When Involved in an Out-of-State Accident?

What To Do When Involved in an Out-of-State Accident? Being involved in an automobile accident can be very scary; even more so if it happens out of state, and your surroundings are unfamiliar. Though no one ever wishes to be in such a situation, it is important to be prepared and have a plan if an event such as this…

under_the_influence

September 3, 2020

Accidents Under The Influence

What Does Being Injured in a DUI Accident May Mean For You? You can control yourself and how you are as a driver, but you cannot control other people’s actions behind the wheel. Though you can hope and assume everyone else will do as you do and abide by the law and not operate a vehicle while under the influence.…

covid19_coronavirus_lawyer

Legal Services Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm

September 3, 2020

Coronavirus Negligence

Can You Recieve Compensation for Contracting Coronavirus? After months of living in fear and lockdowns, there is still no known cure for COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus. People are becoming tired and irritated with the past stay at home orders, and society sets to slowly return to normal. But that does not mean that the virus has gone away.…

california_dui_lawyer

September 3, 2020

Does Being High Count as a DUI in the State of California?

Does Being High Count as a DUI in the State of California? One of the first and most important things you learn before you get behind the wheel is to never drink and drive. Luckily, ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft make that situation easily avoidable, but it does not take away the possibility entirely. Though we are taught…

personal_injury_lawyer

Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm

September 3, 2020

Why Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help with Insurance Claims

Why Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help with Insurance Claims Any situation in which you are injured may result in you having to file a claim with your insurance, whether it be a car accident or a slip and fall injury. Many people may think it better to not hire a lawyer to help with their case and potentially…

Motorcycle accident attorney Newport Beach, CA

Car Accident Collision of Vehicles Personal Injury Lawyer | The Ledger Law Firm

June 1, 2020

Speeding

It is such a commonly known rule of the road that it may seem obvious, yet people violate it every day – “No person shall drive a vehicle . . . at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no…

Car accident lawyer Newport Beach CA

May 29, 2020

Passenger Duty Of Care

To be a “backseat driver”, or not to be, that is the question. For anyone who may not be familiar with the phrase, a “backseat driver” is a passenger in a vehicle who tries to control the vehicle through excessive comments about the driver’s actions and decisions. Common subjects for backseat drivers include the vehicle’s speed or alternative directions to…

Accident attorney Newport Beach CA

Car Accident Trucking Accident Lawyer

May 28, 2020

What is the Difference Between a Car Accident and a Truck Accident?

Including the varying size in the two modes of transportation, there are many differences between a truck accident and a car accident. An accident involving a large truck is statistically for dangerous and potentially more fatal than an accident involving two cars. Moreover, it is not uncommon for truck drivers to work long hours with little to no sleep, which…

Divorce Attorney

May 27, 2020

Family Law & Divorce Attorneys

As unfortunate and disheartening a statistic, approximately 50% of marriages today end in divorce. The majority of these divorces result from communication problems within the marriage. And while a split may be better for the relationship in the long-term, undergoing a divorce is a long, difficult, and expensive process, which is why an expert divorce attorney may be able to…

1 2 3 … 63 Next »

Find a Personal Injury Attorney by State

We Can Assist You In Finding Local Counsel If We Do Not Practice In Your State

© 2023 The Ledger Law Firm. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Legal Disclaimer