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Chantal Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez, partners at Rodriguez & Associates, were guests on The Real Talk Podcast in celebration of Women’s History Month in March. The “dynamic duo”, as referred to by the podcast host, share their life and career stories including their background, education, and standout moments from their practice as personal injury…

Electronic Logging Device laws are a set of mandates issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and enforced by the Department of Transportation, requiring commercial motor vehicle drivers to record driving data electronically using an approved electronic logging device (ELD). As commercial trucking accidents become an increasing trend across the United States,…

Twenty-two years ago, Daniel Rodriguez founded Rodriguez & Associates with the goal of providing his Bakersfield, CA community with a devoted and client-centered personal injury law firm to help individuals and their families through unthinkable moments in life. Today, Daniel is proud to announce the firm has signed its 5,000th case since opening its…

In December 2022, Daniel Rodriguez and partners Joel Andreesen, Chantal Trujillo, and Danay Gonzalez secured an $11 million wrongful death verdict for the family of a man who was killed in a tragic job site incident. In February 2023, this same case settled for $12 million in total. We were approached by the defense…

Being involved in a car accident is always a difficult experience. In addition to dealing with the physical and emotional aftermath of the accident, you also have to navigate the process of filing an insurance claim. This process can be daunting and sometimes, it is necessary to work with a personal injury lawyer. If…

Car accidents are common occurrences that can happen to anyone at any time. While most people focus on the physical injuries that can result from a car accident, it’s important to remember that emotional distress can also arise from such incidents. Emotional distress can severely impact an individual’s mental health and overall well-being, leading…

While distracted driving and speeding do play a role in commercial truck accidents, additional circumstances surround commercial trucking and the common instances of negligence in the industry that can heighten dangerous situations for everyone on the road. Commercial truck drivers carry a lot of responsibility to get their goods safely to a destination. However,…

This Valentine’s Day show your love for our firm by voting for us in the 2023 Best of Readers’ Choice Poll. We are listed in the Best Law Firm category and 3 of our lawyers are listed in the Best Personal Injury Lawyers category. To vote, click on the direct links below, click vote…

Daniel Rodriguez is conducting a private investigation of the circumstances that caused this incident and is pursuing justice for Mario Lares. Daniel Rodriguez, president and founder of Rodriguez & Associates, is representing the family of Mr. Mario Lares, who was killed after being struck by a Bakersfield Police Department patrol vehicle when he was…

Daniel Rodriguez está realizando una investigación privada sobre las circunstancias que provocaron este incidente y está buscando justicia para Mario Lares. Daniel Rodriguez, presidente y fundador de Rodriguez y Asociados esta representando a la familia del Sr. Mario Lares, quien murió después de ser chocado por una patrulla del Departamento de Policía de Bakersfield…