What Is the Difference Between Actual and Proximate Cause?
When you suffer injuries due to another person’s negligence, you can recover economic and non-economic damages from the at-fault party through a Bakersfield personal injury lawsuit. To prove your right to compensation, you will need to prove that the defendant violated his or her duty of care to you. You will also need to…
Kern County Lawyers for DUI Accident Victims
Driving under the influence (DUI) is still the #1 cause of death on our roadways, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). People who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs are more likely to cause accidents that are often more serious with more severe injuries because their judgment and reaction time is…
Who is Liable for a Car Accident Caused by a Medical Emergency?
California is a fault insurance state, which means that drivers who cause accidents must pay for the damages of their victims. Dangerous and negligent driving behaviors, such as failure to yield and distracted driving, often contribute to these accidents. There are some situations, however, where a driver may experience a medical emergency while behind…
Why You Need Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Bakersfield personal injury attorney, Danay Gonzalez, shares four very important reasons why everyone needs Uninsured (UM) / Underinsured Motorist (UIM) Coverage in her TikTok video. Covers you when the at fault driver has no coverage. Covers you when the at fault driver doesn’t have ENOUGH coverage. Covers you if the at fault driver is…
Can a Passenger Be Charged for Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving, or any activity that removes a driver’s attention from the act of driving, is a very dangerous practice. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,841 people died due to distracted driving in 2018 alone. When we think of distracted driving, we often assume the driver bears sole responsibility for…
Who is Liable for an Accident Caused by Dangerous Roads?
A car accident can happen due to many factors. Negligent driving behaviors, from drinking and driving to running a red light, are among the most common causes of these collisions, and California’s insurance laws reflect this reality. California follows a fault-based insurance system, which requires drivers responsible for car accidents to pay for their…
What to do if You’ve Been Hurt in a Car Crash
Danay Gonzalez, Bakersfield personal attorney at Rodriguez & Associates, created a TikTok video sharing tips on what to do if you’ve been hurt in a car crash. Call the police so that they can make a report Exchange your contact, license, and insurance information Take photos of the damage, injuries, and the scene Seek…
Who Will Pay My Medical Bills After a Car Accident?
Car accidents can result in serious, debilitating medical conditions, including broken bones, spinal cord damage, paralysis, and traumatic brain damage. If you suffer severe injuries in a car crash, you may need to undergo intensive treatment that could continue for years in the future. This medical care requires adequate insurance and funds to pay…
How Do Insurance Companies Investigate a Car Accident?
After a California car accident, you may wonder what to do next. Since California is a fault-based insurance state, the person responsible for your accident is responsible for paying for your damages, or the losses you suffer due to the crash. This means you have two main pathways to compensation: an insurance claim or…
Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys in Bakersfield
A “hit-and-run” accident is when someone leaves the scene of an accident that s/he was involved in. These accidents typically involve two (or more) vehicles or a pedestrian or cyclist and a vehicle. If the responsible party for the accident flees the scene, and is not caught, the injured party can still recover compensation…