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Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have become a staple in California’s transportation landscape, offering a convenient alternative to traditional taxis and public transportation. However, as the number of rideshare vehicles on the road increases, so does the potential for accidents.  If you are involved in a rideshare accident, you may wonder how to…

For many people, driving is a fundamental aspect of daily life, offering freedom and flexibility. However, this privilege comes with significant responsibilities. Drivers need to follow California traffic laws, operate their vehicles safely for the road conditions, and keep an eye out for potential hazards. When accidents happen, drivers can face significant repercussions, including…

A tort, in legal terms, is an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act. Personal injury lawsuits are designed to offer financial relief to victims of torts and deter others from committing the same acts.  Within personal…

Representation of underserved and suffering people and their families is a defining factor that led José Gurrola to become an attorney. He is proud to join the esteemed team of legal advocates and litigators at Rodriguez & Associates, a pillar of the community he strives to serve. “Through this profession, I can give back…

A severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) caused by a crash or fall can result in long-term and permanent injuries, including delayed death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TBIs contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths, often stemming from workplace accidents, car crashes, and slip-and-fall incidents. Families are often unprepared…

Daniel Rodriguez, founder and president of Rodriguez & Associates, has been selected to the 2024 Super Lawyers® list. This is Daniel’s sixteenth year being listed as one of the top personal injury lawyers in Southern California. Super Lawyers is a well-established legal publication recognizing top legal talent through peer voting and research. The publication…

Rodriguez & Associates celebrates Daniel Rodriguez’s accomplishments and all he has done for the firm, his clients, and the Bakersfield community in honor of his 70th birthday.  Daniel Rodriguez has always met challenges head-on. Hard work has always been an integral part of his family’s identity: from transient farmworker to successful attorney to Antarctic…

Under California law, when someone is killed due to another person’s negligence, reckless act, or intentional act, surviving family members have the right to seek justice and compensation on behalf of the deceased individual. A survival action covers damages that the deceased suffered before death, that would have been recoverable in a personal injury…

Rodriguez & Associates welcomes Lena Sajadpour as the firm’s newest personal injury attorney. A Bakersfield native, Lena is passionate about helping others and giving back to the same community that granted her so much. She attributes much of her success in her career to the skills and confidence she acquired through mock trial, debate,…

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a serious injury that can be caused by a forceful external blow to the head, a sudden jolt to the body, or a penetrating head injury. A TBI directly impacts brain functionality leading to catastrophic injury or possibly death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…