Joseph Wittington Included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Joseph Whittington, partner at Rodriguez & Associates, has been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This distinction highlights excellence in the legal talent of attorneys earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in…

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Rodriguez & Associates Sponsors Back-to-School Fundraising Events

At Rodriguez & Associates, we value our Kern County community and strive to help those in need, both inside the courtroom and outside of it. This year, we are proud to sponsor Bakersfield area back-to-school fundraising events. On August 14th, Dreams & Hope for the Children, is hosting their Back 2 School event to…

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Rodriguez & Associates: Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Kern County

With over 100 years of combined experience and nearly 1 billion dollars recovered for our clients in the last 20 years, Rodriguez & Associates is well known as home to some of the top personal injury trial lawyers in Kern County. The firm’s dedication to excellence and attention to detail is apparent in each…

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Common Heat-Related Car Accidents

Summer is synonymous with holidays, vacations, and travel. However, the season also comes with a significant yet underappreciated risk: an increase in heat-related car accidents. The rise in temperature, while inviting for beachgoers and sun-lovers, can lead to serious and sometimes fatal incidents on the road. How Does Hot Weather Lead to Car Accidents?…

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What Oilfield Workers Should Expect from Their Employers

As an oilfield worker, your job is one of the most challenging, yet indispensable, occupations contributing to the fueling of the world’s economies. While you labor tirelessly to make sure our homes are heated and our vehicles run, it is crucial to know the duties your employer owes you, particularly in the event of…

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Rodriguez & Associates Invites You To “Clear the Shelters”

Rodriguez & Associates partners, Chantal A. Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez, along with their dogs Beau and Zola, invite you to Clear the Shelters this August. Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, is returning in 2023 for its ninth consecutive year from August 1st to 31st. During the month, hundreds…

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Kern County Top Personal Injury Law Firm

A pillar of the Bakersfield community for over twenty years, Rodriguez & Associates has become known as Kern County’s top personal injury law firm, committed to pursuing justice for those who need it most. The firm’s founder and president, Daniel Rodriguez, inspires his team of partners, attorneys, and staff to approach their work with…

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Rodriguez & Associates Recognized for Top Verdict in California

Rodriguez & Associates has earned the number one spot on the TopVerdict.com list of Top 10 Personal Injury Verdicts in California for 2022. This list is comprised of various types of cases that were tried either in state or federal courts in California. The listed personal injury case of Ruckman, et al. v. Big…

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The Dynamic Culture of Rodriguez & Associates

Rodriguez & Associates case manager, Phyllis Stassi, attributes the firm’s success to its dynamic workplace culture and the principles of commitment, professionalism, and drive that have been exemplified by founder and president Daniel Rodriguez. From her first day at the firm in 2008, she immediately recognized the respect, attention to detail, and fortitude shared…

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The Impact of Breed-Specific Legislation on Dog Bite Injury Cases

Breed-specific legislation (BSL), laws targeting specific dog breeds deemed potentially dangerous, is often a contentious issue. Lawmakers enact these regulations with the belief that they will reduce the frequency and severity of dog bites. However, the real-world impact of such laws on Bakersfield dog bite injury cases might not align with the intended goal….

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