What Is the Difference Between Product Liability and Strict Liability?
Understanding the difference between product liability and strict liability is critical, especially for those who have experienced harm due to a defective product or a dangerous activity. These legal principles, while interconnected, have distinct roles in how they protect consumers and hold individuals or entities accountable. Strict liability applies broadly, placing responsibility for harm…
What to Do if Injured in a California Oilfield Accident
Despite available safety equipment and extensive operational regulations, negligence and lack of training continue to contribute to serious oilfield accidents. Workers are not only exposed to the dangerous nature of volatile elements but also face completely avoidable hazards that stem from working conditions. One of the top oil production states, California oilfields provide many…
Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits in California
Losing a loved one is a tragic and devastating event, made even more difficult when the death was caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of another person or entity. In such cases, the surviving family members may have the right to seek justice through a wrongful death lawsuit. In California, several laws guide…
Different Types of Damages You Can Recover in a Personal Injury Case
An unexpected accident can happen at any time, in any place. When these events occur, the victim can be left with serious physical injuries, emotional trauma, and extensive financial hardship. Fortunately, victims of negligence have the right to hold the person responsible for their injuries accountable in a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury claims…
Rodriguez & Associates Wins $2.3 Million Verdict
We send our children to school expecting that they will be kept safe and protected. And sometimes the people we trust to do the job fail to do just that. Maybe because they get complacent, sloppy, or worst of all because they stop caring. And when that happens, it’s important to call out the…
Rodriguez & Associates Trial Team Recognized for Kern County Record Verdict
Daniel Rodriguez, founding partner of Rodriguez & Associates, along with partners Chantal Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez, are recognized in the Daily Journal’s Top Verdicts list for obtaining the largest verdict in Kern County history in Ruckman et al. v. Big N Deep Ag Development Co. et al. The record verdict awarded $73.6 million to…
Questions to Ask an Attorney After a Car Accident
If you or a loved one has been involved in a serious car accident, and feel like you have a case, you most likely have many questions to ask an attorney. Our Bakersfield car accident attorneys have decades of experience with car accident cases and have compiled a list of the most popular questions…
Daniel Rodriguez Voted As Favorite Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyer
Daniel Rodriguez has been listed in 2023 Best of Bakersfield Readers’ Choice as a favorite in the Best Personal Injury Lawyer category. This is the 30th year The Bakersfield Californian has hosted this competition to help residents find the best of the best in Kern County. Daniel has been dedicated to the Bakersfield community…
Rodriguez & Associates Named 2023 Favorite Bakersfield Law Firm
Rodriguez & Associates has been named a favorite in the “Best Law Firm” category in The Best of Bakersfield Readers’ Choice Poll 2023. Daniel Rodriguez was also listed as a favorite in the “Best Personal Injury Lawyer” category. Thank you to everyone that voted for us! This is the 30th year The Bakersfield Californian,…
Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident T-Bone
Any type of car accident can be devastating, but a T-bone accident is especially dangerous. This collision occurs when one vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle, forming the shape of a “T.” This impact can cause serious injuries or even death. If you were involved in a T-bone accident, it is essential…