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In California, wrongful death claims are subject to a strict statute of limitations, which can add an additional layer of complexity for grieving families. Navigating the time-sensitive process of filing a wrongful death claim can be a heavy burden, but understanding the legal requirements associated with your claim is critical to securing the justice…

California’s fatal injury rate reached an all-time high between 2018 to 2022, with 59.84 unintentional deaths for every 100,000 individuals. The leading causes of death were motor vehicle accidents, falls, poisonings, drownings, and fires among other causes. In California, surviving family members have the right to file a wrongful death claim to seek justice…

Daniel Rodriguez, founder and president of Rodriguez & Associates, has been selected to the 2025 Super Lawyers® list. This is Daniel’s seventeenth year of being listed as one of the top personal injury lawyers in Southern California. Super Lawyers is a well-established legal publication recognizing top legal talent through peer voting and research. The…

At just 12 years old, Alexis Paredez knew her future was in law. She drew a picture of herself as a lawyer and wrote a letter to her mother, calling it a “contract” that her dream would come true. Fourteen years later, Alexis was standing in a courtroom, surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues,…

Daniel Rodriguez, founder of Rodriguez & Associates, is featured in Backroads, the world’s number one active travel company website in an article titled “Unlikely Journey.” The article highlights his fifty-plus backroads journeys as well as his unique upbringing. In his interview, Daniel discusses the many Backroads trips he has taken since the mid-1980s and…

Oilfield work is one of the most hazardous occupations, exposing workers to dangerous conditions and with significant risks for accidents and injuries. The combination of heavy machinery, volatile chemicals, high-pressure systems, and unpredictable environments poses significant risks to workers, even if safety rules are observed and closely followed. Common injuries in the oilfield include…

Compassionate Legal Advocacy with Over $1 Billion in Client Recoveries Rodriguez & Associates was founded in 2001 with a vision to serve the Bakersfield, California, community with unwavering dedication toward clients facing overwhelming obstacles, offering a compassionate, client-centered approach to personal injury law. For over two decades, the firm has represented thousands of clients…

A wrongful death case involves an incident or accident that took place, and someone was wrongfully killed because another violated a law or safety regulation that caused the death. When an event like this occurs, a wrongful death attorney provides a way for the surviving family members and loved ones to seek justice and…

Rodriguez & Associates is proud to announce Blaine Mustoe as its newest partner. With five prior years of experience at the firm representing the community in challenging tort litigation, Blaine will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s success. With extensive experience across all areas of the firm’s practice, Blaine focuses…

If you or a loved one has suffered a personal or catastrophic injury because of a trucking accident, you need an experienced truck accident attorney on your side. Founder and President of California personal injury firm Rodriguez & Associates, Daniel Rodriguez, and firm partner Danay Gonzalez explain why our Bakersfield, California personal injury attorneys…