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A pillar of the Bakersfield community for over twenty years, Rodriguez & Associates has become known as Kern County’s top personal injury law firm, committed to pursuing justice for those who need it most. The firm’s founder and president, Daniel Rodriguez, inspires his team of partners, attorneys, and staff to approach their work with…

Rodriguez & Associates has earned the number one spot on the TopVerdict.com list of Top 10 Personal Injury Verdicts in California for 2022. This list is comprised of various types of cases that were tried either in state or federal courts in California. The listed personal injury case of Ruckman, et al. v. Big…

Rodriguez & Associates case manager, Phyllis Stassi, attributes the firm’s success to its dynamic workplace culture and the principles of commitment, professionalism, and drive that have been exemplified by founder and president Daniel Rodriguez. From her first day at the firm in 2008, she immediately recognized the respect, attention to detail, and fortitude shared…

Breed-specific legislation (BSL), laws targeting specific dog breeds deemed potentially dangerous, is often a contentious issue. Lawmakers enact these regulations with the belief that they will reduce the frequency and severity of dog bites. However, the real-world impact of such laws on Bakersfield dog bite injury cases might not align with the intended goal….

Understanding the difference between product liability and strict liability is critical, especially for those who have experienced harm due to a defective product or a dangerous activity. These legal principles, while interconnected, have distinct roles in how they protect consumers and hold individuals or entities accountable. Strict liability applies broadly, placing responsibility for harm…

Despite available safety equipment and extensive operational regulations, negligence and lack of training continue to contribute to serious oilfield accidents. Workers are not only exposed to the dangerous nature of volatile elements but also face completely avoidable hazards that stem from working conditions. One of the top oil production states, California oilfields provide many…

Losing a loved one is a tragic and devastating event, made even more difficult when the death was caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of another person or entity. In such cases, the surviving family members may have the right to seek justice through a wrongful death lawsuit. In California, several laws guide…

An unexpected accident can happen at any time, in any place. When these events occur, the victim can be left with serious physical injuries, emotional trauma, and extensive financial hardship. Fortunately, victims of negligence have the right to hold the person responsible for their injuries accountable in a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury claims…

We send our children to school expecting that they will be kept safe and protected. And sometimes the people we trust to do the job fail to do just that. Maybe because they get complacent, sloppy, or worst of all because they stop caring. And when that happens, it’s important to call out the…

Daniel Rodriguez, founding partner of Rodriguez & Associates, along with partners Chantal Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez, are recognized in the Daily Journal’s Top Verdicts list for obtaining the largest verdict in Kern County history in Ruckman et al. v. Big N Deep Ag Development Co. et al. The record verdict awarded $73.6 million to…