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“Blood Alley” is the grim nickname given to a notoriously deadly segment of California’s Highway 46. Despite gradual safety improvements, this twenty-mile stretch remains perilous due to narrow lanes, heavy traffic, and limited safety features, and has been the site of hundreds of serious accidents caused by unsafe road design. When driving one of…

The lawyer you choose to handle your personal injury claim can make or break the outcome of your case. It’s important to know that not all personal injury lawyers are created equal, as their approaches differ in strategy, experience, and results. While every personal injury lawyer can file a claim, only a personal injury…

When you lose someone you love because of another person’s negligence, there are two types of legal claims you may encounter: wrongful death lawsuits and survival actions. While both types of legal remedies arise from a fatal incident, they serve different purposes and address different losses. Knowing the distinction between these two claims is…

Behind every big rig is a licensed driver who is expected to meet strict qualifications and follow detailed federal regulations—rules that exist precisely because the stakes are so high. When these requirements are not met or regulations are ignored, accidents become more likely, and innocent people pay the price. If you have been injured…

When negligence results in a deadly accident, surviving family members deserve to be compensated for their devastating loss. Over 40,000 wrongful death lawsuits were filed between 2022 and 2023, each claim representing another grieving family left behind. Filing a wrongful death claim can help the decedent’s surviving heirs receive compensation for the damages they…

For over two decades, Rodriguez & Associates has built a reputation for providing compassionate legal care to individuals and families facing some of the most difficult experiences of their lives, including the loss of a loved one due to another’s negligence. Wrongful death lawsuits require a high degree of sensitivity, with each client facing…

Modern commercial trucks are made of many sophisticated components. One of the most crucial is the engine control module (ECM), a device that records thousands of data points about speed, braking, engine performance, and driver behavior. This technology has transformed how truck accident cases are investigated, offering objective evidence that can contradict false narratives,…

A fully loaded semi-truck becomes a weapon when critical components fail due to neglected maintenance or substandard repairs. Brake systems, tires, steering mechanisms, and even lighting systems that malfunction due to inadequate service can all lead to serious collisions in Bakersfield. Federal regulations mandate strict maintenance schedules and detailed inspection protocols, but some trucking…

Rodriguez & Associates remains committed to being community-minded both in and out of the courtroom. During this back-to-school season, we were proud to continue our sponsorship of two Bakersfield fundraisers close to our hearts: Dreams and Hope for the Children Back 2 School and Hot 94.1 Romeo’s Backpack Giveaway. Hot 94.1 Romeo’s Backpack Giveaway…

Chantal Trujillo and Joseph Whittington have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Both attorneys have received the distinction in the Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs category, highlighting their commitment to defending the rights of those seriously harmed by others’ negligence. A senior partner at Rodriguez &…