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California is the third largest oil-producing state in the union. Kern and Ventura counties are home to most of that oil production. Oilfield workers often work in potentially dangerous environments, around hazardous substances, and with dangerous heavy equipment. When someone is involved in an accident in an oilfield, they typically have significant injuries. Founder…

Your attire can play a significant role when preparing for a court appearance. Rodriguez & Associates senior partner Danay Gonzalez offers the following advice to answer the common question, “What do I wear to court?”: How To Dress For A Court Appearance – What You Need to Know Following these guidelines when preparing how…

Every year, approximately one million Americans receive emergency hospital treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI). Truck and car accidents, severe falls, and crushing injuries are common instances that can cause a TBI due to negligence resulting in costly care to the individuals involved. TBI claims are necessary to help the victims rebuild their lives…

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…

Rodriguez & Associates has earned places on several of Expertise.com’s 2024 Best Car Accident Lawyers lists in California, including Bakersfield, Delano, and Tehachapi. They are also listed in Expertise for the following: 16 Best Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyers 9 Best Bakersfield Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Expertise.com finds and reviews the top service professionals in over…

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…

Rodriguez & Associates welcomes Lena Sajadpour as the firm’s newest personal injury attorney. A Bakersfield native, Lena is passionate about helping others and giving back to the same community that granted her so much. She attributes much of her success in her career to the skills and confidence she acquired through mock trial, debate,…

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…

In 2021, California’s fatal injury rate reached an all-time high of 56.1 unintentional deaths for every 100,000 individuals. These deaths resulted from car accidents, workplace injuries, drownings, fires, and falls, among other causes. When negligence plays a role in a person’s death, immediate family members of the victim have the legal right to pursue…

When we send our children to school, we entrust professional adults and school districts with the task of protecting the safety and well-being of our children. Schools have protocols and systems in place to avoid and act proactively against bullying situations, however, when teachers and administrators fail to follow the procedures or act accordingly…