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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…

A question our Bakersfield personal injury attorneys are often asked is when to contact an attorney after a car accident. The answer is simple: right away. Rodriguez & Associates Senior Partner Joel Andreeson explains in the video below why contacting an attorney as soon as possible is important to the success of your car…

Car accidents can result in serious injuries that have a lasting effect on the lives of the victims. If you are involved in a severe car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you are entitled to seek compensation for several damages; including medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of wages. Senior partner at…

This Valentine’s Day show your love for our firm by voting for us in the 2023 Best of Readers’ Choice Poll. We are listed in the Best Law Firm category and 3 of our lawyers are listed in the Best Personal Injury Lawyers category. To vote, click on the direct links below, click vote…

For years, the senior partner at Rodriguez & Associates, Joel T. Andreesen, has helped our Bakersfield community. As the outgoing President of the CSUB Athletic Scholarship Fund, he’s helped raise close to $1 million for student-athletes. Because of this more student-athletes than ever before can achieve their educational goals with athletic scholarships. Joel stated,…

At Rodriguez & Associates, we encourage our employees to be involved in the community. For the past 10 plus years, Senior Partner Joel T. Andreesen has been active in the CSU Bakersfield’s Roadrunner Scholarship Fund. He currently serves as president of the CSU Bakersfield board of directors for the scholarship fund. What does the…

Joel Andreesen attributes his lifelong commitment to fact-finding as a huge reason for his success as an attorney. And that success is about much more than financial settlements. Throughout his career, and during his nearly two decades at Rodriguez & Associates, where he is a Senior Partner, Joel has been driven more by a…