How Long Will It Take to Resolve My Truck Accident Case?
An accident involving a massive truck can leave a wake of devastation for the victim and their family, not to mention mounting medical bills, the uncertainty of the future, as well as pain and suffering. While negligent parties can be held responsible financially, those payments are not issued until the case is resolved. Clientsโฆ
How Frequently Should You Change Your Carโs Tires?
Car owners often wonder how frequently they need to change their vehicleโs tires. Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure that a vehicle is in good condition and safe to drive. Changing tires can go a long way in preventing an unexpected blowout or dangerous situation. There are many different answers for how often youโฆ
How to Safely Share the Road With Motorcyclists
Motorcycle accidents are unfortunately common in the United States. Every year, motorcyclists suffer serious injuries and devastating fatalities in road collisions. Motorist negligence is often the cause of these accidents. If you are a driver, it is important to know how to safely share the road with motorcycles. While driving, keep the following tipsโฆ
Common Questions About Bakersfield Bike Accidents
Bicycle accidents happen every year on Bakersfield roads, causing serious and sometimes life-threatening injuries to cyclists. In the aftermath of these accidents, victims often have lots of questions about their options for compensation, deadlines for filing a claim, and what to do after a collision. The following are some of the most frequently askedโฆ
Named Best Car Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield by Expertise.com
Rodriguez & Associates tops Expertise.comโs list: 2022 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Bakersfield. Our firm has been featured in top rankings consistently by Expertise.com over the last several years. We were also named to the siteโs 2022 Best Litigation Attorneys in Bakersfield and Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield lists. Expertise.com scored dozens ofโฆ
Does Car Insurance Cover Me If I Hit a Pedestrian?
Car accidents occur every day on California roads. These collisions often involve two or more drivers. In some cases, pedestrians and cyclists are struck by drivers, resulting in severe injuries and property damage. If you are in a car accident and hit a pedestrian, you could be financially responsible for that victimโs losses. Yourโฆ
Trucks vs. Cars: Are All Vehicle Crashes the Same?
Every car crash has its own unique set of circumstances that individuals, law enforcement, and insurance companies must handle, but when a crash involves a commercial truck (also referred to as a semi-truck or tractor-trailer) additional layers of trucking law, regulations, insurance policies, and negligence come into play. Handling a lawsuit that involves aโฆ
Common Mistakes People Make After Being In a Motor Vehicle Accident
We understand how a serious injury or losing a loved one in a car crash can and will impact your life. Itโs very common to be shaken up after a motor vehicle accident, but itโs very important to remember these key steps so we can help your case to the best of our abilityโฆ.
What Is a DOT-Recordable Accident?
Accidents occur every day on California roads, from minor bumps between vehicles to extremely severe multi-vehicle collisions. These collisions can involve passenger vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrians, and commercial vehicles, such as semi-trucks and buses. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the federal Department of Transportation (DOT), keeps track of collisions involvingโฆ
Warning Signs of Truck Brake Problems
Truck drivers and their employers have a duty to make sure that their vehicles are in safe working condition. Commercial trucks are very large and heavy, and collisions involving these vehicles can be very dangerous. However, serious collisions involving trucks occur in California every year, often involving driver and trucking company negligence. Mechanical defectsโฆ