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The aftermath of a car accident can be physically painful — but many of us tend to overlook the psychological impacts these collisions can have. From the development of mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder to long-lasting impacts on our daily activities, the mental toll of a car accident can be overwhelming….

The COVID-19 pandemic is quickly changing the way of life for people across the world, including here in the United States. Governments across the country are issuing shelter-in-place orders, asking non-essential businesses to close or work remotely, and quickly ramping up health precautions for performing essential activities. For many Californians, these changes mean loss…

Spinal cord injuries are very severe, often leading to paralysis, loss of function, and permanent disability. However, there are many different types of spinal cord injuries, each with their own unique symptoms and recovery timelines. If you are filing a personal injury claim against the party responsible for your spinal cord injury, it is…

Today’s personal injury cases have several unique considerations that yesterday’s did not. With the advent of social media, it’s easy to share sensitive details of our personal lives in what we believe is a private forum. However, your social media posts may be accessible to the defendant, members of the defendant’s legal team, and…

Car accidents can range in severity from minor bumps and scrapes to major multi-vehicle collisions. One of the most dangerous and impactful types of car accidents are broadside accidents, also known as T-bone accidents or side-impact collisions. These collisions occur when one vehicle hits the side of another vehicle head-on, leading to severe damage…

Get Your Free Claim Evaluation From Home This is an uncharted time in our history, but injuries don’t stop for anything, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19).  At Rodriguez & Associates, we want to assure our clients and potential clients that we are still here to serve you.  Although our approach to contact may be different…

Car accidents can be straightforward or complex cases to claim compensatory damages in, depending on the circumstances of the accident. Car insurance laws vary from state to state, with some states operating on a traditional fault-based system and others operating on a rarer no-fault basis. If you are in a car accident within your…

Vehicle technology has quickly evolved over the past decade. However, with the advent of tech such as self-driving or driverless cars that allow passengers to sit back and relax instead of actively drive, accidents involving these vehicles have occurred across the country. In these situations, it can be difficult to determine who is liable…

If you suffer injuries in an accident that someone else’s negligence or recklessness caused, you can struggle with significant physical, financial, and emotional damages that you were not expecting. Under California state law, you have the right to claim compensation for these damages as long as you can prove that the at-fault party was…

The aftermath of a serious injury can be physically, emotionally, and financially difficult. You may suffer from chronic pain, lose significant amounts of wages during your recovery period, and struggle with expensive medical bills for necessary treatments. In these situations, it can be tempting to accept a settlement as soon as possible — but…