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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 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…

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…

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…