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…
The Personal Injury Lawsuit Process
Personal injury covers a broad range of cases in which a person can bring a lawsuit against another person or entity for harm suffered due to negligence. Laws allow individuals who have been injured to claim damages for both physical and emotional injury, in order to obtain compensation for medical treatment and pain and…
What To Do if You Are Hurt in an Oilfield Accident
The types of accidents that occur in an oilfield are often unexpected and catastrophic. Understanding the best way to handle an emergency and seek both physical and legal help is essential to your well-being and future. Daniel Rodriguez, founder and president of Rodriguez & Associates, has firsthand experience working in the oilfield of Kern…
Daniel Rodriguez Teaches the Spence Method
Daniel Rodriguez, founder and president of Rodriguez & Associates, facilitates a course for lawyers at the Thunderhead Ranch campus in Dubois, WY founded by renowned trial lawyer Gerry Spence. Daniel’s 3-week annual course centers around the Spence Method, a unique approach to legal storytelling created by Gerry Spence that provides trial lawyers with insight into…
Daniel Rodriguez Interviewed on KGET for Hispanic Heritage Month
Daniel Rodriguez, founder and president of Rodriguez & Associates, was interviewed on KGET Studio 17 Live to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Growing Up As a Migrant Farmworker Daniel tells his story of being born in south Texas about 8 miles from the Mexican border, to parents with little or no schooling. He grew…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Rodriguez & Associates
Daniel Rodriguez, president and founder of Rodriguez & Associates, grew up as a migrant farm worker. His family, who was constantly on the move from state to state during his childhood, created his appreciation for how the Hispanic community has made an impact both locally and nationwide. Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October…
Determining Liability in Your Truck Accident Case
Walking away from a truck accident as an uninjured driver or passenger of a standard-sized vehicle is rare simply due to the sheer size and force of a moving truck. The injuries that occur in a truck accident are generally severe, often including head trauma, internal bleeding, and back and neck injuries.  Yet, seeking…
What is a Shared Fault Law and How Can it Affect Your Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury accidents are not always cut and dry. In California, shared fault laws can affect the outcome of your case. Aggressive insurance companies will use shared fault to their advantage, to minimize their client’s responsibility and damages payout. If you have been injured and are pursuing a personal injury claim, working with a…
“Clear the Shelters” 2022 with Rodriguez & Associates
Chantal A. Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez of Rodriguez & Associates, along with their dogs Penelope and Zola, invite you to Clear the Shelters on August 27, 2022. They teamed up with KGET – TV 17 Bakersfield, an NBC Owned Television Station, and the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center to raise awareness about the…
Most Common Damages in a California Truck Accident
Accidents caused by large commercial trucks can be devastating due to the sheer force of a moving truck hitting a car. In these instances, semi-trucks can be 30-40 times the mass of a standard-sized car, reaching 40 tons when fully loaded. Statistically, in an accident involving a car and a semi-truck, the truck’s occupants…