Bakersfield personal injury attorneys Chantal Trujillo and Joseph Whittington of Rodriguez & Associates have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for their work in personal injury litigation.
Chantal Trujillo Recognized for Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation
Chantal Trujillo, senior partner at Rodriguez & Associates, represents clients in complex personal injury and civil litigation matters, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, construction accidents, product liability, and civil rights cases. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2022 and is listed in the 2027 edition in the following categories:
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Civil Rights Law
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Known for her fortitude and composure when handling some of the firm’s most sensitive and difficult cases, Trujillo brings a steady, trial-focused approach to complex personal injury litigation. That experience includes several significant trial results. She was part of the Rodriguez & Associates team that obtained a $22 million settlement in a fatal police vehicle collision, the largest settlement in City of Bakersfield history, and a $26.1 million judgment for a young woman who suffered catastrophic injuries in an underride truck collision, which was unanimously upheld by the Iowa Supreme Court in 2026. Trujillo also helped secure more than $5 million in settlements on behalf of a survivor of childhood sexual abuse involving a school district and church.
Joseph Whittington Recognized for Personal Injury Litigation
Joseph Whittington, partner at Rodriguez & Associates, represents individuals and families in complex personal injury matters, focusing on serious auto and trucking collisions, pedestrian accidents, and cases involving multiple parties and disputed liability. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2024 and is listed in the 2027 edition in the following category:
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Whittington brings a trial-focused approach to cases involving serious injuries, disputed liability, and significant financial losses that can leave families facing difficult decisions. His experience includes substantial settlements and trial work, including a $5 million settlement for a mother and her two children who were struck by a big rig after the truck ran a red light. The settlement was reached after the first phase of trial, following a dispute over liability and the insurance coverage available to the family.
Rodriguez & Associates’ Trial-Focused Practice
Rodriguez & Associates is a Bakersfield, California personal injury firm representing individuals and families in serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout California and nationwide. The firm handles complex claims involving car and truck accidents, construction accidents, defective products, civil rights violations, and other cases involving significant harm.
With more than 100 years of combined trial experience and over $1 billion recovered for clients, Rodriguez & Associates has built a substantial record in high-stakes personal injury litigation. The firm has secured the three highest personal injury verdicts in Kern County history: $73.65 million, $70.5 million, and $31.6 million, along with countless other significant outcomes.
The firm prepares every case as if it will go to trial, combining detailed case preparation with the resources of an established trial practice. With access to a broad network of skilled experts, Rodriguez & Associates works closely with medical and technical specialists, engineers, and other professionals to develop the evidence required to pursue accountability and full compensation for injured clients and their families.
Congratulations to Chantal Trujillo and Joseph Whittington on their 2027 Best Lawyers recognition!