Rodriguez & Associates Named 2024 Best Personal Injury Lawyers
The Bakersfield personal injury attorneys at Rodriguez & Associates have been recognized by Expertise.com’s 2024 Best Personal Injury Lawyers list. They are also listed in Expertise for the following: 9 Best Bakersfield Motorcycle Accident Lawyers 18 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield 3 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Tehachapi 6 Best Car Accident Lawyers…
Chantal Trujillo Explains Survival and Wrongful Death Actions in Daily Journal Article
Chantal Trujillo, senior partner at Rodriguez & Associates, authored a perspective article for the Daily Journal titled, “Understanding the Nuances of Survival and Wrongful Death Actions,” which explores the differences between the two types of actions and how limitations may affect the damages a plaintiff can recover. Chantal discusses changes to survival action laws…
What is a California Survival Action?
Under California law, when someone is killed due to another person’s negligence, reckless act, or intentional act, surviving family members have the right to seek justice and compensation on behalf of the deceased individual. A survival action covers damages that the deceased suffered before death, that would have been recoverable in a personal injury…
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a serious injury that can be caused by a forceful external blow to the head, a sudden jolt to the body, or a penetrating head injury. A TBI directly impacts brain functionality leading to catastrophic injury or possibly death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Rodriguez & Associates: Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Kern County
With over 100 years of combined experience and nearly 1 billion dollars recovered for our clients in the last 20 years, Rodriguez & Associates is well known as home to some of the top personal injury trial lawyers in Kern County. The firm’s dedication to excellence and attention to detail is apparent in each…
Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits in California
Losing a loved one is a tragic and devastating event, made even more difficult when the death was caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of another person or entity. In such cases, the surviving family members may have the right to seek justice through a wrongful death lawsuit. In California, several laws guide…
Different Types of Damages You Can Recover in a Personal Injury Case
An unexpected accident can happen at any time, in any place. When these events occur, the victim can be left with serious physical injuries, emotional trauma, and extensive financial hardship. Fortunately, victims of negligence have the right to hold the person responsible for their injuries accountable in a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury claims…
Rodriguez & Associates Wins $2.3 Million Verdict
We send our children to school expecting that they will be kept safe and protected. And sometimes the people we trust to do the job fail to do just that. Maybe because they get complacent, sloppy, or worst of all because they stop caring. And when that happens, it’s important to call out the…
Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident T-Bone
Any type of car accident can be devastating, but a T-bone accident is especially dangerous. This collision occurs when one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle, forming the shape of a “T.” This impact can cause serious injuries or even death. If you were involved in a T-bone accident, it is essential…
Commercial Vehicle Driving Data Laws
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,…