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This week is Administrative Professionals Week, dedicated to recognizing the important contributions that administrative professionals make each year to our workplace. We celebrate the amazing people who are the center of our operations here at Rodriguez & Associates. Their work is invaluable in making sure our office runs smoothly so that we are able…

Car accidents can be traumatizing experiences that leave lasting physical and emotional damage. While broken bones and lacerations are common injuries from car accidents, they can also lead to long-term health issues, such as degenerative disc disease. If you developed degenerative disc disease after a car accident, you may be able to recover compensation…

Millions of people around the world are affected by fibromyalgia. This debilitating condition can cause widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues, making it difficult for patients to carry out their daily activities and enjoy their lives. While the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, it has been linked to physical and emotional trauma, including car…

Chantal Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez, partners at Rodriguez & Associates, were guests on The Real Talk Podcast in celebration of Women’s History Month in March. The “dynamic duo”, as referred to by the podcast host, share their life and career stories including their background, education, and standout moments from their practice as personal injury…

Electronic Logging Device laws are a set of mandates issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and enforced by the Department of Transportation, requiring commercial motor vehicle drivers to record driving data electronically using an approved electronic logging device (ELD). As commercial trucking accidents become an increasing trend across the United States,…

Twenty-two years ago, Daniel Rodriguez founded Rodriguez & Associates with the goal of providing his Bakersfield, CA community with a devoted and client-centered personal injury law firm to help individuals and their families through unthinkable moments in life. Today, Daniel is proud to announce the firm has signed its 5,000th case since opening its…

In December 2022, Daniel Rodriguez and partners Joel Andreesen, Chantal Trujillo, and Danay Gonzalez secured an $11 million wrongful death verdict for the family of a man who was killed in a tragic job site incident. In February 2023, this same case settled for $12 million in total. We were approached by the defense…

Being involved in a car accident is always a difficult experience. In addition to dealing with the physical and emotional aftermath of the accident, you also have to navigate the process of filing an insurance claim. This process can be daunting and sometimes, it is necessary to work with a personal injury lawyer. If…

Car accidents are common occurrences that can happen to anyone at any time. While most people focus on the physical injuries that can result from a car accident, it’s important to remember that emotional distress can also arise from such incidents. Emotional distress can severely impact an individual’s mental health and overall well-being, leading…

While distracted driving and speeding do play a role in commercial truck accidents, additional circumstances surround commercial trucking and the common instances of negligence in the industry that can heighten dangerous situations for everyone on the road. Commercial truck drivers carry a lot of responsibility to get their goods safely to a destination. However,…