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In a personal injury lawsuit, you have the right to collect compensatory damages for losses you suffered in an accident that was not your fault. The aftermath of these accidents can leave us with unexpected medical expenses, lost wages while we are healing, property damage, emotional anguish, and more – and filing a lawsuit…

Accidents can happen at any time and in any place, including your home, at school, or in the workplace. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be able to claim compensation for certain damages after an injury, like medical expenses or lost wages. However, the process you enter to obtain this compensation…

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…

Daniel Rodriguez may be a renowned California lawyer today, but he comes from much more humble roots—ones he’s not planning to forget anytime soon. As an article for the most recent issue of Kern County law publication Res Ipsa Loquitur details, it’s his beginnings as the son of migrant workers and his early years…

Homeowners have the responsibility to ensure that their property is free of any hazards to visitors and occupants – including any object or condition that can lead to a slip and fall. Homeowner’s insurance policies typically cover the cost of medical expenses and other damages in case someone suffers an injury on the property,…

We had another contest with HOT 94.1 Radio station to give away Dodger tickets for tonight’s Game 5. The listeners were asked to take selfies in front of our building or sign. These were the finalists. Robert Gonzalez won. He’s pictured below with his family holding a Dodger flag in front of our sign and with…

Premise liability is a type of personal injury law covering accidents and injuries that result from a property owner’s negligence. The victim seeks compensation because the owner failed to act responsibly with their property, whether that’s a dog, a staircase, or an entire building. In a premise liability case, the property owner could be…

If your spouse is in an accident that someone else’s negligence caused, the aftermath can be devastating for the entire family. You and your family may have to deal with unexpected medical bills, funeral costs, and emotional damages, like mental anguish and a loss of consortium. Whether an accident leads to your spouse’s death…

We are a sponsor of Halloweenville! It’s a local Halloween attraction in Bakersfield, California. Families can pick out a pumpkin, take a ride on the Spooky Train, play Ghosts versus Ghouls Laser Tag, shoot a zombie, climb the Wicked Rock Wall, or bounce in Casper’s Zone. Older kids and adults can experience Scare Valley,…

Workers’ compensation claims can involve numerous types of accidents and injuries, from falling from scaffolding to suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome after writing all day. However, you may wonder if non-physical injuries and ailments, such as mental stress, could be grounds for a workers’ compensation claim. While the legal framework for these claims can…