Vote for Rodriguez & Associates in the Best of Readers’ Choice Poll 2020

Vote for Rodriguez & Associates in the Best of Readers’ Choice Poll 2020 in category of Best Law Firm and Best Lawyer! We are so honored to be nominated in the 2020 Best of Bakersfield Readers’ Choice Awards, under the Best Law Firm AND Best Lawyer Service areas! Congratulations Chantal Trujiilo, Daniel Rodriguez, and…

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Rodriguez & Associates Names Joseph Whittington as Partner

Bakersfield, Ca (January 2020) – Joseph Whittington has been named Partner at Rodriguez & Associates. As an attorney at Rodriguez & Associates since 2015, Joseph has handled various personal injury cases involving car crashes, pedestrian vs. auto cases, and trucking accidents. “We are happy to have Joseph become a Partner with the firm. Joseph…

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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Everyday

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr. At Rodriguez & Associates, we remember Martin Luther King Jr. today on MLK Day and everyday. Our Bakersfield, Ca personal injury attorneys are committed to bringing those responsible to justice, by providing the caring and empathetic service that can only come…

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Wrongful Death Cases: What They Are, Who Can File One

Anytime the death of a loved one occurs, it takes an enormous toll on the surviving family members’ emotional, physical, and often financial health. These events become even more stressful when the loved one’s death was caused by another person being careless. Slips, falls, dog bites, car accidents, botched medical procedures, and numerous other…

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Rodriguez & Associates Recognized for 2019 Plaintiff Verdict

Rodriguez & Associates was listed in Courtroom View Network’s (CVN) “Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts of 2019” list. The firm was listed #7 in the list (out of 10) for their Cleveland v. Taft Union High School District case. Daniel Rodriguez, Chantal Trujillo, and Danay Gonzalez of Rodriguez & Associates represented a former…

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Rodriguez and Associates Obtains Record $70 Million Verdict on Behalf of a Family Injured in a Major Big Rig Accident

Rodriguez & Associates obtained a $70,578,289 verdict on behalf of a family injured in a major crash with a big rig in Bakersfield, California that happened in August of 2017. Tomasa Cuevas, mother of Alex and Maritiza, was driving her kids to shop for school clothes when a big rig ran a red light…

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California Oilfield Accident Statistics: What They Are, Why They Matter

As the third-largest oil-producing state in the U.S., California employs hundreds of thousands of individuals for the extraction of oil (and gas) each year. Oil is a vital part of the Golden State’s overall economy, one that contributes billions of dollars to both state and local governments and provides income to countless individuals and…

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Daniel Rodriguez Becomes a Member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100

Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyer Daniel Rodriguez is now a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100,an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers.   According to the National Trial Lawyers website, “Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase…

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By the Numbers: Motor Vehicle Crashes in the State of California

As the most populous state in the nation, California attracts tourists and new residents alike who are eager to explore the many attractions the Golden State has to offer. While that’s great for the state’s economy, it takes a toll on the roads, which are densely populated and contribute to a high number of…

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Rodriguez & Associates Oilfield Accident Representation Case Study

California resident Seina Zamudio came to Rodriguez & Associates after her husband, Oscar Zamudio, a veteran oil man loved by both his job and family, died from an accident on a drilling rig outside of Ventura, California in 2011.  The business of oil extraction is a dangerous one, with many disasters and fatalities on…

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