Our Bakersfield Personal Injury Attorneys are Available During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We hope this post finds you and your family healthy and well during these uncertain times. While we may not be able to meet in person, you might still “see” us on buses around town. Our attorneys and staff are safely working from home and are available to help clients and potential clients in…
What Are the Types of Spinal Cord Injuries?
Spinal cord injuries are very severe, often leading to paralysis, loss of function, and permanent disability. However, there are many different types of spinal cord injuries, each with their own unique symptoms and recovery timelines. If you are filing a personal injury claim against the party responsible for your spinal cord injury, it is…
Rodriguez & Associates Attorneys on The Great Trials Podcast
Daniel Rodriguez, Chantal A. Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez were guests on the Great Trials Podcast on Tuesday, April 14th, 2020. Listeners got a behind the scenes look of the Taft Unified School District v. Cleveland case. In 2013, Bryan Oliver, opened fire with a shot gun at Taft High School, seriously injuring his classmate,…
Can Social Media Impact My Case?
Today’s personal injury cases have several unique considerations that yesterday’s did not. With the advent of social media, it’s easy to share sensitive details of our personal lives in what we believe is a private forum. However, your social media posts may be accessible to the defendant, members of the defendant’s legal team, and…
What is a Broadside Accident?
Car accidents can range in severity from minor bumps and scrapes to major multi-vehicle collisions. One of the most dangerous and impactful types of car accidents are broadside accidents, also known as T-bone accidents or side-impact collisions. These collisions occur when one vehicle hits the side of another vehicle head-on, leading to severe damage…
Concerned About Meeting Due to Coronavirus?
Get Your Free Claim Evaluation From Home This is an uncharted time in our history, but injuries don’t stop for anything, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). At Rodriguez & Associates, we want to assure our clients and potential clients that we are still here to serve you. Although our approach to contact may be different…
I Was Involved in a Car Accident Out of State… Now What?
Car accidents can be straightforward or complex cases to claim compensatory damages in, depending on the circumstances of the accident. Car insurance laws vary from state to state, with some states operating on a traditional fault-based system and others operating on a rarer no-fault basis. If you are in a car accident within your…
Who is Liable for a Self-Driving Vehicle Accident?
Vehicle technology has quickly evolved over the past decade. However, with the advent of tech such as self-driving or driverless cars that allow passengers to sit back and relax instead of actively drive, accidents involving these vehicles have occurred across the country. In these situations, it can be difficult to determine who is liable…
Determining the Value of a Car Accident Claim
When we represent a client in a car accident claim they often wonder what the settlement will be. Since every car accident has a unique set of circumstances, estimating the value of the claim at the beginning can be difficult. As we put together pieces of the case, we certainly will have a better…
How to Prove Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case
If you suffer injuries in an accident that someone else’s negligence or recklessness caused, you can struggle with significant physical, financial, and emotional damages that you were not expecting. Under California state law, you have the right to claim compensation for these damages as long as you can prove that the at-fault party was…