Different Types of Burn Injuries
Victims of fire or burn injuries can be left with debilitating injuries, physical and psychological scars and may face many years or surgeries and physical therapy to try to get back the life they once had. There are many ways that people can be burned – from a property hazard, to a bonfire party,…
How to Prove Police Misconduct
Police misconduct occurs when a law enforcement officer commits an illegal act or exhibits inappropriate conduct when carrying out his or her official duties. From acts of police brutality to fraud or coercion, police misconduct can cause serious physical and psychological harm. If you believe that you are the victim of police misconduct, there…
School Sexual Abuse Lawyers in Kern County
Sexual misconduct and sexual abuse by teachers in the public and private school systems happens more than we think and often times the abuse is unreported or goes unpunished. Stop Educator and Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Exploitation (S.E.S.A.M.E.), a national organization dedicated to ending abuse in schools and increase public awareness, states that one…
How Long Do Commercial Truck Accident Cases Take to Settle?
Settling a case that involves a large commercial truck (such as a tractor trailer) often takes longer to resolve than an accident involving only cars because there are more components to the claim. In our experience as truck accident attorneys in Bakersfield, these are some of the factors that are involved. Liability Investigation An…
Rodriguez & Associates Obtains $70M Verdict
Personal injury attorney, Daniel Rodriguez, along with attorneys Chantal Trujillo and Danay Gonzalez, obtained a $70,578,289 million verdict, the highest personal injury verdict in Kern County history at the time. A mother, with her two children, was driving in an SUV when a big rig ran a red light and slammed into her car….
What Is the Difference Between Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation?
Accidents can happen at any time and in any place, including your home, at school, or in the workplace. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be able to claim compensation for certain damages after an injury, like medical expenses or lost wages. However, the process you enter to obtain this compensation…
How Long Do Semi-Truck Accident Cases Last?
If you are involved in an accident with a semi-truck, you could experience significant damages in the months to come. Due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles, you may suffer from serious injuries in these accidents, as well as extensive damage to your car and belongings. You can claim damages for…
Meet Kern County Personal Injury Attorney Danay Gonzalez
Attorney Danay Gonzalez has a powerful voice. She uses it to sing ballads in English and Spanish; as a personal injury lawyer, she uses it to advocate for those who need it the most. Growing up in Lamont, CA, Danay observed many of her classmates were afraid to speak up for themselves out of fear…
Meet Bakersfield Personal Injury Attorney Chantal Trujillo
Dedicated. That is one of the words we use to describe personal injury attorney Chantal Trujillo. When she takes on a case, her mission is to secure the best verdict for her client and she does this by getting to know her clients, understanding their needs, and meeting their requests. Chantal has been with…
Meet Daniel Rodriguez, Founder and President of Rodriguez & Associates
Daniel Rodriguez understands the meaning of hard work. As the son of migrant farm worker parents, Daniel lived in four different states and attended many schools in his first 18 years of life. Although his parents have little education between the two of them, they instilled the value of education and hard work in…