5 Types of Brain Injuries Sustained in Car Accidents
When a car accident happens, it is common for the vehicle occupants to suffer forceful blows, jolts, or bumps to the head. This trauma can cause serious damage to the brain and lead to painful, sometimes life-altering effects like persistent headaches, loss of function, or even a coma. Brain damage can range in severity…
Filing a Claim for a California Skull Fracture Injury
A skull fracture happens when the skull bone is broken or cracked, usually due to serious and forceful trauma. When this serious injury occurs, the victim can sustain serious brain damage that leads to lifelong complications. If you suffered a skull fracture because of another person’s actions, you may be eligible for a lawsuit…
What is a Shared Fault Law and How Can it Affect Your Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury accidents are not always cut and dry. In California, shared fault laws can affect the outcome of your case. Aggressive insurance companies will use shared fault to their advantage, to minimize their client’s responsibility and damages payout. If you have been injured and are pursuing a personal injury claim, working with a…
What Are “Catastrophic Injuries” in California?
An unexpected injury can have a significant impact on your life, affecting your financial stability, physical health, and ability to go to work. However, some injuries are more severe and lead to more complications than others. Catastrophic injuries are the most serious bodily injuries a person could sustain. However, this type of harm can…
Most Common Damages in a California Truck Accident
Accidents caused by large commercial trucks can be devastating due to the sheer force of a moving truck hitting a car. In these instances, semi-trucks can be 30-40 times the mass of a standard-sized car, reaching 40 tons when fully loaded. Statistically, in an accident involving a car and a semi-truck, the truck’s occupants…
How Long Will It Take to Resolve My Truck Accident Case?
An accident involving a massive truck can leave a wake of devastation for the victim and their family, not to mention mounting medical bills, the uncertainty of the future, as well as pain and suffering. While negligent parties can be held responsible financially, those payments are not issued until the case is resolved. Clients…
Five Motorcycle Maintenance Tips
When you own a motorcycle, good maintenance is an important part of responsible riding. Keeping your motorcycle in good condition can prolong the life of your bike. In addition, regular maintenance can reduce the risk of accident and keep you and others safe on the road. Here are a few key tips for keeping…
How Frequently Should You Change Your Car’s Tires?
Car owners often wonder how frequently they need to change their vehicle’s tires. Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure that a vehicle is in good condition and safe to drive. Changing tires can go a long way in preventing an unexpected blowout or dangerous situation. There are many different answers for how often you…
Oil Extradition Industry Safety Initiatives
The oil extraction industry has become known as one of the most dangerous occupational fields. Workers are constantly exposed to conditions that require heightened awareness and attentiveness due to operating heavy machinery, handling chemicals, and working amid unstable environmental conditions. Federal and private organizations have been implementing and enforcing safety regulations for decades, yet…
Hiring a California Personal Injury Lawyer
With more than 100 years of combined experience, Rodriguez & Associates has fiercely fought for victims of wrongful death, car accidents, trucking accidents, school bullying, oil field accidents, and many other types of personal injury cases. Our trusted reputation and record-setting case results are just part of why people like you choose us for…