The Difference Between Mild, Moderate, and Severe Brain Injuries
Whether it’s a mild concussion from a minor fall or a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to a car accident, brain injuries vary in seriousness and longevity. Understanding the different types of brain injuries is crucial not only for effective medical treatment but also for legal recourse. If you have suffered any type…
Recognizing & Addressing School Bullying in California
When we send our children to school, we entrust professional adults and school districts with the task of protecting the safety and well-being of our children. Schools have protocols and systems in place to avoid and act proactively against bullying situations, however, when teachers and administrators fail to follow the procedures or act accordingly…
Danay Gonzalez Named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40
Danay Gonzalez, partner at Rodriguez & Associates, has been selected for membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership in the…
Chantal Trujillo Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Chantal Trujillo, senior partner at Rodriguez & Associates, has been named to the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. This is the third consecutive year that Chantal has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. In our Bakersfield personal injury law firm,…
Joseph Wittington Included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Joseph Whittington, partner at Rodriguez & Associates, has been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This distinction highlights excellence in the legal talent of attorneys earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in…
Rodriguez & Associates Sponsors Back-to-School Fundraising Events
At Rodriguez & Associates, we value our Kern County community and strive to help those in need, both inside the courtroom and outside of it. This year, we are proud to sponsor Bakersfield area back-to-school fundraising events. On August 14th, Dreams & Hope for the Children, is hosting their Back 2 School event to…
Rodriguez & Associates: Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Kern County
With over 100 years of combined experience and nearly 1 billion dollars recovered for our clients in the last 20 years, Rodriguez & Associates is well known as home to some of the top personal injury trial lawyers in Kern County. The firm’s dedication to excellence and attention to detail is apparent in each…
Common Heat-Related Car Accidents
Summer is synonymous with holidays, vacations, and travel. However, the season also comes with a significant yet underappreciated risk: an increase in heat-related car accidents. The rise in temperature, while inviting for beachgoers and sun-lovers, can lead to serious and sometimes fatal incidents on the road. How Does Hot Weather Lead to Car Accidents?…
What Oilfield Workers Should Expect from Their Employers
As an oilfield worker, your job is one of the most challenging, yet indispensable, occupations contributing to the fueling of the world’s economies. While you labor tirelessly to make sure our homes are heated and our vehicles run, it is crucial to know the duties your employer owes you, particularly in the event of…
Rodriguez & Associates Invites You To “Clear the Shelters”
Rodriguez & Associates partners, Chantal A. Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez, along with their dogs Beau and Zola, invite you to Clear the Shelters this August. Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, is returning in 2023 for its ninth consecutive year from August 1st to 31st. During the month, hundreds…