Can I Sue for Wildfire Damage?
Wildfires are a serious risk in California, with thousands of acres suffering from fire damage every single year. These fires destroy property, displace people from homes, and cause devastating injuries and deaths. No one deserves to recover from a wildfire alone, and depending on your situation, you may be eligible to recover compensation for…
Chantal Trujillo Reflects on Her Experience with Rodriguez & Associates
Since joining Rodriguez & Associates in 2011, Chantal Trujillo has grown to senior partner, developing into her role as a trial attorney in some of Bakersfield and Kern County’s toughest cases. In a male-dominated field that requires fierce grit and determination, Chantal possesses that and much more, understanding that the most successful work of…
My Child Was Injured at School – Who Is Liable?
In California, schools must protect the children who attend their institutions. This obligation requires schools to provide adequate supervision and ensure that their facilities are safe. Unfortunately, many children are injured at school every year. If your child was hurt at school, you may wonder who is liable. In the event that the school’s…
What Are Soft-Tissue Injuries?
The soft tissues in the body, such as the muscles, ligaments, skin, and tendons, can sustain serious trauma during an accident. Soft tissue injuries can result in severe pain, swelling, bruising, and other physical symptoms. If you sustained a soft tissue injury due to another person’s negligence, you may be eligible for financial compensation….
Joel T. Andreesen Reflects on His Years Spent at Rodriguez & Associates
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…
What Is the Difference Between Comparative and Contributory Negligence?
In a California personal injury lawsuit, you will need to prove that the at-fault party acted in negligence and caused the damages you are seeking compensation for. At the conclusion of your case, the court will decide if you are eligible for damages and if so, how much your settlement will be. Identifying negligence…