What Is Sudden Unintended Acceleration?

Car accidents can happen at any time, in any place, and for any reason. Many of these collisions occur due to negligent driving behaviors, such as speeding, running a red light, or driving under the influence. Other accidents occur due to bad weather, poorly maintained roads, and sudden unintended acceleration. If you are injured…

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What to Do if Your Uber Has Been in an Accident

Many Bakersfield residents rely on rideshare services such as Uber or Lyft to travel from place to place. While these services may seem safe and reliable, Uber and Lyft drivers are not exempt from accidents. If you are in a collision while riding in an Uber or Lyft, it is important to remain calm…

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Do I Need a Lawyer? Signs of Child Sex Abuse at School

Child sexual abuse is a serious crime that can have devastating and lifelong consequences for the victim, and it is on the rise in many education settings. Data cited recently by The Washington Post shows that reports of sexual assault at elementary schools and middle and high schools increased more than 50 percent between…

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What Are Coup and Contrecoup Brain Injuries?

The brain is responsible for controlling our body’s most important functions, from memory and concentration to movement and speech. If you sustain any injury to the brain, you can sustain severe, long-term damage and permanent disability. Some of the most serious brain injuries are coup and contrecoup injuries, which occur when the brain hits…

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Critical Evidence After a Truck Accident

Truck accidents are physically and emotionally devastating events for those involved. Because of their size, commercial trucking vehicles tend to cause more destruction than a regular car would, so the risk of serious injury or even death goes up in a truck accident. In 2018, the most recent year for data, 5,096 large trucks…

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Things to Know When You Are Hiring a Child Abuse Lawyer

Child abuse cases are psychologically and emotionally upsetting for everyone involved. That is especially true for the plaintiff — the person or family filing the case against the defendant. Finding the right attorney in a child abuse case is critical to ensuring that these people get the care and support they need throughout the…

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What is the California Good Samaritan Law?

When you encounter an emergency situation, you may try to act as a Good Samaritan and help any injured victims instead of walking away from the scene. However, our actions may end up causing more harm than good—which often opens us up to civil liability. In these situations, California’s Good Samaritan laws can protect…

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Bakersfield Gas Explosion Case Is Back On Track

Daniel Rodriguez and Chantal A. Trujillo of Rodriguez & Associates are co-representing Bakersfield, California neighbors injured by the Wildwood gas explosion. In November 2015 the California almond farm, Wildwood, triggered a fire and explosion after rupturing an underground gas line while the farm was being excavated in preparation for planting almond trees, causing personal…

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Stephanie Lopez Reflects on 10-Plus Years as a Paralegal at Rodriguez & Associates

“I feel like I’m helping out as opposed to being just another cog in the wheel,” says Stephanie Lopez of her work at Rodriguez & Associates. Stephanie has worked with the firm for more than a decade as a paralegal, keeping the attorneys and their caseloads as organized as possible in addition to interacting…

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Truck Driver Substance Abuse Is a Danger to Everyone on the Road

Seventy-hour workweeks, eight days in a row. An uncertain pay structure. Extended periods of isolation that can lead to severe loneliness. These are just a few of the realities for truck drivers in the United States. Unfortunately, they also contribute to widespread substance abuse in the industry as drivers struggle to cope with their…

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