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When determining liability in truck accident cases, California’s comparative negligence laws play a crucial role in determining compensation for accident victims. Understanding how comparative negligence applies to California truck accidents can help victims navigate the legal process and protect their right to fair compensation. In 2021, 416 large trucks were involved in fatal traffic…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

“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…

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, 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…