Who is Responsible for Wrongful Death During a California Wildfire
California’s wildfire crisis has become a devastating reality for many residents. These fires not only cause significant property damage but also result in tragic loss of life. When such a loss occurs due to negligence, it may lead to a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Understanding who is responsible is crucial for the…
California Car and Truck Highway Fatality Attorneys
One of the top destinations for sightseeing and beaches, California is also home to three of the top ten most dangerous roads to travel in the United States. Highways I-5, I-15, and I-80 offer drivers direct travel routes north-to-south, and east-to-west across the state. Commuters, tourists, and large commercial vehicles heavily populate these roads…
Rodriguez & Associates Named 2024 Best Personal Injury Lawyers
The Bakersfield personal injury attorneys at Rodriguez & Associates have been recognized by Expertise.com’s 2024 Best Personal Injury Lawyers list. They are also listed in Expertise for the following: 9 Best Bakersfield Motorcycle Accident Lawyers 18 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield 3 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Tehachapi 6 Best Car Accident Lawyers…
Rodriguez & Associates Named 2024 Best Car Accident Lawyers
Rodriguez & Associates has earned places on several of Expertise.com’s 2024 Best Car Accident Lawyers lists in California, including Bakersfield, Delano, and Tehachapi. They are also listed in Expertise for the following: 16 Best Bakersfield Personal Injury Lawyers 9 Best Bakersfield Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Expertise.com finds and reviews the top service professionals in over…
What is a California Survival Action?
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…
Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California?
In 2021, California’s fatal injury rate reached an all-time high of 56.1 unintentional deaths for every 100,000 individuals. These deaths resulted from car accidents, workplace injuries, drownings, fires, and falls, among other causes. When negligence plays a role in a person’s death, immediate family members of the victim have the legal right to pursue…
San Diego, CA Personal Injury Trial Lawyer Client Testimonial
“I finally found a great law firm that specializes in trials.” I’m a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, living in San Diego, CA. While visiting my family back East for Christmas, I was in a severe car accident. I was stopped at a red light when a fully loaded 18-wheeler rear-ended me at 55+ miles…
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…
Rodriguez & Associates Recognized for Top Verdict in California
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…