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Child sex abuse is a terrible ordeal that unfortunately takes place often. According to the Room Redux in California, 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys is sexually abused before their 18th birthday. No child should have to grow up in an unsafe environment, and even more so, no form of child…

Proving liability in truck accident cases is essential for ensuring victims receive the compensation they deserve. Proving liability includes demonstrating severity, extensive damages, and potential for shared liability. Truck accidents are not only more complex than car accidents, but also have a higher likelihood of resulting in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Truck accidents are…

A severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) caused by a crash or fall can result in long-term and permanent injuries, including delayed death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TBIs contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths, often stemming from workplace accidents, car crashes, and slip-and-fall incidents. Families are often unprepared…

Joseph Whittington, partner at Rodriguez & Associates, has been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This distinction highlights excellence in the legal talent of attorneys earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in…

Rodriguez & Associates has been included in the 2023 Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield list by Expertise.com. Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield In addition, Rodriguez & Associates made the following Expertise.com lists: 2023 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield 2023 Best Litigation Attorneys in Bakersfield In an effort to identify the top lawyers…

Daniel Rodriguez was listed in The Bakersfield Californian’s 2022 Best of Bakersfield Readers’ Choice as a favorite in the Best Personal Injury Lawyer category. Each year, The Bakersfield Californian hosts this competition to help residents find the best of the best in the county. Daniel’s professional dedication to the Bakersfield community has not gone…

Car owners often wonder how frequently they need to change their vehicle’s tires. Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure that a vehicle is in good condition and safe to drive. Changing tires can go a long way in preventing an unexpected blowout or dangerous situation. There are many different answers for how often you…

The oil extraction industry has become known as one of the most dangerous occupational fields. Workers are constantly exposed to conditions that require heightened awareness and attentiveness due to operating heavy machinery, handling chemicals, and working amid unstable environmental conditions. Federal and private organizations have been implementing and enforcing safety regulations for decades, yet…

Truck drivers and their employers have a duty to make sure that their vehicles are in safe working condition. Commercial trucks are very large and heavy, and collisions involving these vehicles can be very dangerous. However, serious collisions involving trucks occur in California every year, often involving driver and trucking company negligence. Mechanical defects…

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, one out of every five students (20.2%) has experienced bullying at school. With children back in the classroom across the country after a challenging year of online and hybrid learning, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the forms bullying may take. There are…