Rodriguez & Associates Wishes Founder Daniel Rodriguez a Happy Birthday

Rodriguez & Associates celebrates Daniel Rodriguez’s accomplishments and all he has done for the firm, his clients, and the Bakersfield community in honor of his 70th birthday.  Daniel Rodriguez has always met challenges head-on. Hard work has always been an integral part of his family’s identity: from transient farmworker to successful attorney to Antarctic…

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What is a California Survival Action?

Under California law, when someone is killed due to another person’s negligence, reckless act, or intentional act, surviving family members have the right to seek justice and compensation on behalf of the deceased individual. A survival action covers damages that the deceased suffered before death, that would have been recoverable in a personal injury…

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Attorney Lena Sajadpour Joins Rodriguez & Associates in Bakersfield

Rodriguez & Associates welcomes Lena Sajadpour as the firm’s newest personal injury attorney. A Bakersfield native, Lena is passionate about helping others and giving back to the same community that granted her so much. She attributes much of her success in her career to the skills and confidence she acquired through mock trial, debate,…

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What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a serious injury that can be caused by a forceful external blow to the head, a sudden jolt to the body, or a penetrating head injury. A TBI directly impacts brain functionality leading to catastrophic injury or possibly death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

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Everything You Should Know about a Semi-Truck Accident

The impact of a semi-truck accident is unlike any other vehicular mishap. The sheer size and weight of these colossal machines can lead to catastrophic damage, both to vehicles and human lives. If you have experienced such an accident, the aftermath can be an overwhelming mixture of emotional, physical, and financial distress. However, there…

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Basics of a Slip and Fall Claim

Slip and fall accidents are unfortunately common. While some result in minor bruises or embarrassment, others can lead to severe injuries, lengthy hospitalizations, and permanent disabilities. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, understanding your rights and responsibilities is crucial. Pursuing a legal claim may provide compensation to cover medical…

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Daniel Rodriguez Makes the Forbes List of Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield

Daniel Rodriguez, founding president of Rodriguez & Associates, makes the 2023 Forbes Advisor list of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield, CA. Daniel was chosen based on his success in and out of the courtroom. Daniel and his team of personal injury trial attorneys have obtained more multi-million dollar verdicts than any other…

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Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California?

In 2021, California’s fatal injury rate reached an all-time high of 56.1 unintentional deaths for every 100,000 individuals. These deaths resulted from car accidents, workplace injuries, drownings, fires, and falls, among other causes. When negligence plays a role in a person’s death, immediate family members of the victim have the legal right to pursue…

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San Diego, CA Personal Injury Trial Lawyer Client Testimonial

“I finally found a great law firm that specializes in trials.” I’m a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, living in San Diego, CA. While visiting my family back East for Christmas, I was in a severe car accident. I was stopped at a red light when a fully loaded 18-wheeler rear-ended me at 55+ miles…

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Brandy Welsh Celebrates 10 Years with Rodriguez & Associates

Daniel Rodriguez founded and grew Rodriguez & Associates on the basis of hard work, determination, and a commitment to others, developing a culture that commands these character traits from each team member. Brandy Welsh, a paralegal at the firm, has experienced the firsthand growth and development of the firm over the past ten years…

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