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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…

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 &…

For the second year in a row, Chantal Trujillo, senior partner at Rodriguez & Associates, has been selected for membership to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. This exclusive organization consists of the top young trial attorneys nationwide. It is limited to civil plaintiff and criminal defense lawyers under 40 who show…

When traffic lights malfunction or go dark, intersections that were once orderly can quickly become chaotic and dangerous. Serious accidents can happen as drivers struggle to navigate without clear traffic control. The question of fault in these situations isn’t always straightforward; liability may rest with individual drivers, government entities responsible for signal maintenance, or…

Rodriguez & Associates partners Danay Gonzalez and Chantal A. Trujillo, along with their dogs Zola and Beau, invite you to Clear The Shelters on August 23, 2025. NBCUniversal Local is teaming up with hundreds of animal shelters across the country for Clear The Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign. From August 1 –…

In a single moment of careless driving, large commercial trucks can easily overcome most cars and cause catastrophic injury. In 2020, California had the second-highest truck accident rate in the country, with 364 fatal collisions. There is a way to help reduce these statistics: If you witness reckless truck driving, you can file a…

When a traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a catastrophic accident, recovery often involves more than consulting medical experts. At Rodriguez & Associates, our personal injury law firm recognizes that adaptive technology can play a significant role in helping TBI survivors regain independence and enhance their quality of life. These tools are essential, but…

Losing a loved one in any circumstance is devastating, and when caused by the careless actions of another, it opens up another world of confusion, complication, and pain. Between 2022 and 2023, over 40,000 wrongful death lawsuits were filed in California as family members and spouses sought compensation for the negligence that took their…

California’s long stretches of highway and fair weather bring thousands of commercial trucks onto the road every day. Truck drivers work long hours, often facing shipping deadlines that encourage dangerously high speeds. The risk of accidents is great, and with the current shortage of qualified truck drivers, that risk increases every year. In 2020,…