Who Is Liable for Injuries Caused by a Defective Product?
Suffering a defective product injury can be painful and confusing. Liability in product injury lawsuits can be complex, and you may not know who you can hold accountable for your injuries. Oftentimes, these cases involve multiple entities. You can file a product liability lawsuit against any entity along the chain of distribution, depending on…
Understanding Liability Waivers
If you have ever visited a trampoline park, waterpark, or any other type of recreational activity that could result in injury, you may have received an activity waiver. Businesses provide this type of waiver to protect themselves from liability in case someone suffers an injury on their premises. If you do sustain an injury,…
What Are the Top Reasons for Insurance Denials?
Filing a car accident claim should be a simple process — since California is a fault insurance state, the person responsible for your accident is liable for your damages. However, insurance companies often deny claims for a number of reasons, ranging from questions of fault to bad faith practices. Understanding these common reasons can…
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…
Rodriguez & Associates on KGET’s “Studio 17 Live”
Rodriguez & Associates attorneys were guests on KGET’s Studio 17 Live. Daniel Rodriguez was on with them on July 21st, 2020. He addressed whether the mask requirement is constitutionally correct and discussed what happens if you refuse to wear a mask and the repercussions of doing so. Bakersfield personal injury attorneys Danay Gonzalez, Chantal…
How Can I Prove an Injury Is from a Defective Product?
Injuries from defective products can be devastating. From vape pens to dangerous drugs and medical devices, you deserve compensation for the losses you suffered as a result of the product — and you can claim these damages through a product liability lawsuit. Most defective product lawsuits rely on the concept of strict liability to…
Which Pedestrians Are Most at Risk?
Pedestrian safety is a major concern throughout California. Negligent drivers, poor road conditions, and dangerous intersections can increase a pedestrian’s risk of colliding with a motor vehicle while walking in Bakersfield. Certain pedestrians are at higher risk of suffering a severe injury or dying in these accidents, including children, older adults, and joggers. #1:…
Working with Personal Injury Attorney Daniel Rodriguez
“Everyone I know has nothing but wonderful things to say about Daniel Rodriguez and Rodriguez & Associates. From dealing with the secretaries to other attorneys in the office, we were always treated with the utmost professionalism. We were always seen immediately and treated like family; really treated like family. It was not an easy…
What Should I Do if I’m Injured on Public Transportation?
Injuries on public transportation can be painful. From falling down when the driver makes an unsafe turn to suffering broken bones and lacerations in a bus crash, these accidents can result in expensive medical costs, long periods of time out of work, and damage to your personal property. You may choose to file a…