Danay Gonzalez Answers What NOT to Do If You Are a Party In a Lawsuit

Danay Gonzales, partner at Rodriguez & Associates, answers commonly asked questions about what NOT to do if you are a party in a lawsuit in her educational TikTok video: Do NOT post about the lawsuit on social media- it will be used against you. It’s important to be on your best behavior if you…

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Data Analysis: Dog Attacks in California

Along with cats, reptiles, and fish, dogs are some of the most commonly-encountered and beloved pets in the state of California. In fact, Pawlicy Advisor found that nearly 40% of California households owned at least one dog in 2020. In contrast, the same study found that only 22.9% of California households own a cat….

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Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and municipal trucks are only some of the massive vehicles on the road at any given time, all of which are nearly 30-40 times the mass of the traditional family car, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. When a large truck is involved in an accident with a…

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California Oilfield Accident Lawyers

The oil production industry brings in a substantial number of jobs and millions in revenue to California’s local and state economies every year. Bakersfield has become known as the oilfield capital of California with the surrounding area of Kern County accounting for nearly 70% of the state’s oil and about 1% of global oil…

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Daniel Rodriguez Makes The 2022 California Super Lawyers List

Founder and President of Rodriguez & Associates, Daniel Rodriguez, has been selected to the 2022 California Super Lawyers list. Daniel has been part of this list every year since 2009. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive…

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Named to Expertise.com’s Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield List

Rodriguez & Associates has been named by Expertise.com’s one of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield for 2022. Expertise.com aims to connect people with the top experts in their city by field.  Our firm was also named to the site’s 2022 top 19 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield and the top 20…

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Named Best Car Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield by Expertise.com

Rodriguez & Associates tops Expertise.com’s list: 2022 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield.  Our firm has been featured in top rankings consistently by Expertise.com over the last several years. We were also named to the site’s 2022 Best Litigation Attorneys in Bakersfield and Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield lists.  Expertise.com scored dozens of…

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Does Car Insurance Cover Me If I Hit a Pedestrian?

Car accidents occur every day on California roads. These collisions often involve two or more drivers. In some cases, pedestrians and cyclists are struck by drivers, resulting in severe injuries and property damage. If you are in a car accident and hit a pedestrian, you could be financially responsible for that victim’s losses. Your…

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Danay Gonzalez Answers Commonly Asked Questions About Being a Lawyer

Danay Gonzalez, attorney at Rodriguez & Associates, answers a few commonly asked questions people have for her about being a personal injury lawyer. What made you become a lawyer? I wanted to be a voice for my community and make a difference. How did you become a lawyer? After high school, I attended UCLA,…

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Trucks vs. Cars: Are All Vehicle Crashes the Same?

Every car crash has its own unique set of circumstances that individuals, law enforcement, and insurance companies must handle, but when a crash involves a commercial truck (also referred to as a semi-truck or tractor-trailer) additional layers of trucking law, regulations, insurance policies, and negligence come into play. Handling a lawsuit that involves a…

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Breaking:Rodriguez & Associates Reaches $22 Million Settlement in Fatal Bakersfield Police Collision Lawsuit. Learn More