The Greatest Trial Lawyers of All Time
Personal injury attorney, Daniel Rodriguez, was a guest on KGET’s Studio 17 Live with Vanessa Dillon to discuss the greatest trial lawyers of all time. The Greatest Trial Lawyers of All Time Here is a recap of the Q/A! Who is the most famous trial lawyer in world history? Marcus Tullius Cicero Who is…
Danay Gonzalez on Coming Home to Bakersfield and Giving Her Community a Voice
Giving a voice to those who most need it is one of the driving forces for Danay Gonzalez, in both her life and career. A native of the Bakersfield, California area, she returned home after receiving her undergraduate degree at UCLA in the hopes of being a positive influence in her own hometown. Joining…
Patrick Benitez Reflects on the Lives He’s Helped Change After 20 Years at Rodriguez & Associates
After two decades at Rodriguez & Associates, Patrick Benitez still finds the people he encounters the most compelling part of his job. As Litigation Director, he interacts closely with not just the firm’s attorneys but also the individuals and families who are victims of oilfield injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and the wrongful deaths of…
What to do if You’ve Been Hurt in a Car Crash
Danay Gonzalez, Bakersfield personal attorney at Rodriguez & Associates, created a TikTok video sharing tips on what to do if you’ve been hurt in a car crash. Call the police so that they can make a report Exchange your contact, license, and insurance information Take photos of the damage, injuries, and the scene Seek…
We are a Sponsor of the 2020 Halloween Drive Through
Our firm is a sponsor of this year’s Halloween Drive Through. The event will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2020, from 5 pm – 7:30 pm at Stockdale Moose Lodge in Bakersfield, California. The drive-through will be a family-friendly event and is free to the public, however, donations are welcome. All donations will…
Burn Injuries in the Workplace
A workplace burn injury can be caused by more than just flames. Depending on the line of work a person is in, a burn can be caused by oil, hot steam, or chemicals. Burn injuries are more common in the workplace than we think. When Do You Need a Burn Injury Lawyer? Burn injuries…
Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys in Bakersfield
A “hit-and-run” accident is when someone leaves the scene of an accident that s/he was involved in. These accidents typically involve two (or more) vehicles or a pedestrian or cyclist and a vehicle. If the responsible party for the accident flees the scene, and is not caught, the injured party can still recover compensation…
Different Types of Burn Injuries
Victims of fire or burn injuries can be left with debilitating injuries, physical and psychological scars and may face many years or surgeries and physical therapy to try to get back the life they once had. There are many ways that people can be burned – from a property hazard, to a bonfire party,…
Daniel Rodriguez Discusses the History of Jury Trials
Daniel Rodriguez, founder and president of Bakersfield personal injury law firm Rodriguez & Associates, spoke with Vanessa Dillon on KGET Studio 17 about the history behind jury trials. Daniel shared in the interview points including: Jury trials began in about 600 B.C in Ancient Greece Trials typically lasted one day. It was broken up…
Types of Truck Accidents
According to the 2018 report from American Trucking Associations, 11.49 billion tons of freight was transported by large commercial trucks (also referred to as semis, big rigs or tractor-trailers) in 2018. Trucks are on our roads and highways daily and, unfortunately, truck accidents happen due to driver fatigue, mechanical failures, unsafe driving, and other…