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Daniel Rodriguez, founder and president of Rodriguez & Associates, has been listed in Super Lawyers for 15 years as a top personal injury lawyer. Super Lawyers is a trusted legal publication known for its annual listings recognizing the nation’s most accomplished attorneys as voted by their peers. The magazine uses a multi-phase selection process of…

Rodriguez & Associates is proud to announce Danay Gonzalez as our newest partner. Local to the Bakersfield community, Danay clerked at Rodriguez & Associates while attending Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law, becoming an attorney with the firm after passing the Bar in 2017. In her five years with Rodriguez & Associates,…

After a car accident, several thoughts may run through your mind. Are you hurt? Do you need medical care? How will you pay for damage to your vehicle? Will the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) suspend your license? A license suspension can significantly impact your day-to-day life, affecting your ability to get to…

Brain injuries can be very serious. One of the most important organs in the human body, the brain is responsible for controlling critical functions like movement, mood, and memory. When you suffer any type of trauma to the head, the brain can be damaged, resulting in both short-term symptoms and long-term complications. The long-term…

Rodriguez & Associates secured an $11 million verdict for a family in a wrongful death case. On December 1, 2022, a Kern County jury ruled in favor of three young children who lost their father in a tragic incident on his job site, awarding them a total of $11 million in damages in the…

Working on an oilfield is a dangerous profession. In an industry that requires working with heavy machinery, combustible materials, and large vehicles among many other hazards, there are a large number of potential hazards. Most oilfield accidents are preventable with proper precautions, yet traumatic and fatal accidents caused by explosions, faulty machinery, or environmental…

Accidents from the impact of cars crashing often result in serious injuries that have a lasting impact on the lives of the victims. Since the average American car weighs over 2 tons when an accident occurs between two cars over 8,000 pounds of metal and steel collide at great force. The damage and potential…

Rodriguez & Associates’ offices, 1128 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, is a drop-off location for Celebration Nation’s Christmas Toy and Shoe Drive for Kids of Farmworkers now until December 16, 2022. We are collecting new and gently used toys, shoes and kids’ clothing. The end of the harvest season is difficult for many farm…

Oilfield workers face considerable health and safety concerns due to the nature of their jobs. The number of inexperienced workers, the use of heavy equipment, powerful machinery, and volatile liquids and gasses all contribute to a hazardous work environment, but one that has become essential to California’s economy. Accidents experienced on an oilfield are…

When you are hurt by another person, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. These claims can be very complex and sometimes difficult to navigate, which is why many people seek the help of a personal injury lawyer. These attorneys specialize in personal injury cases and can…