The Most Dangerous Tasks for Oilfield Workers
When it comes to jobs that are inherently dangerous, the oil and gas industries are at the top of the list. From 2013 to 2017, the most recent year for data, 489 oil and gas extraction workers were killed on the job, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
What Is NOT Included in Attorney-Client Privilege
If you plan on hiring legal representation, you have probably heard of the term attorney-client privilege. The attorney-client relationship is a sensitive one, and attorneys have an obligation to keep their communications with clients private and confidential. A lawyer cannot openly share or be forced to share information about his or her client, but…
California Statistics and Laws on Drinking and Driving
Drinking and driving, or driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, impairs a person’s ability to drive safely and threatens the well-being of other motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians that they encounter on the road. Over the last 40 years, public information campaigns such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have set out…
Who Is Liable for a Civilian’s Injury on a Construction Site?
Construction sites can be very dangerous places. Civilians who visit these locations can encounter falling debris, heavy machinery, and many other unsafe situations. Although safety equipment and regulations are in place to prevent accidents, negligence on behalf of a site owner, subcontractor, or employee could lead to serious injuries. If a civilian suffers an…
Named Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Bakersfield for 2021
Rodriguez & Associates has earned a place in Expertise.com’s list: Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Bakersfield for 2021. The firm was also listed to the following lists by Expertise.com: 2021 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield 2021 Best Litigation Attorneys in Bakersfield Expertise.com scored Bakersfield Personal Injury Attorneys on more than 25 variables across…
What is Negligence Per Se?
If you are filing a personal injury lawsuit in California, you will need to prove the defendant’s negligence. You will need to show that the at-fault party’s conduct breached his or her duty of care to you. You will also need to prove that the defendant’s actions were the actual and proximate cause of…
Daniel Rodriguez: How a Not-So-Typical Attorney Built a Law Firm Based on People, Not Profits
If Rodriguez & Associates is not your typical law firm when it comes to handling personal injury cases, that’s largely because its boss, Daniel Rodriguez, is not your typical attorney. His beginnings as the son of migrant workers and his struggles to obtain his own education growing up have had a lasting impact on…
Who is Liable for a Car Accident Caused by a Medical Emergency?
California is a fault insurance state, which means that drivers who cause accidents must pay for the damages of their victims. Dangerous and negligent driving behaviors, such as failure to yield and distracted driving, often contribute to these accidents. There are some situations, however, where a driver may experience a medical emergency while behind…
Why You Need Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Bakersfield personal injury attorney, Danay Gonzalez, shares four very important reasons why everyone needs Uninsured (UM) / Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage in her TikTok video. Covers you when the at fault driver has no coverage. Covers you when the at fault driver doesn’t have ENOUGH coverage. Covers you if the at fault driver is…
Can a Passenger Be Charged for Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving, or any activity that removes a driver’s attention from the act of driving, is a very dangerous practice. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,841 people died due to distracted driving in 2018 alone. When we think of distracted driving, we often assume the driver bears sole responsibility for…