How Commercial Truck Accidents are Different than Passenger Vehicle Accidents
Commercial truck accidents differ from passenger vehicle accidents on many levels, including physical damage wrought, injuries sustained, multiple negligent parties, and insurance policies. If you’re involved in an accident involving a commercial truck (also referred to as a semi-truck or tractor-trailer) you will quickly realize that truck accident claims require a different approach than…
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…
Danay Gonzalez on Coming Home to Bakersfield and Giving Her Community a Voice
Giving a voice to those who most need it is one of the driving forces for Danay Gonzalez, in both her life and career. A native of the Bakersfield, California area, she returned home after receiving her undergraduate degree at UCLA in the hopes of being a positive influence in her own hometown. Joining…
What Evidence Is Needed in a School Bullying Claim?
School administrators often do not take action against school bullying until damage has already occurred — and if your child has suffered due to this act of violence, you may hold the school district accountable for his or her injuries. You will need to establish with clear evidence that the school failed to uphold…
What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Work Injury?
Workers who suffer injuries on the job can experience long-lasting complications. This may include severe physical pain, permanent disability, and an inability to return to work, especially if the employee sustains severe, life-long injuries such as spinal cord damage. Even after the injury physically heals, emotional trauma and financial difficulties can still linger. If…
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…
What Is a Loss of Consortium Claim?
Having a loved one suffer a serious injury or pass away due to the negligence of another person is one of the most painful experiences we can endure. Not only does your loved one suffer, but you can lose the ability to receive the same affection, comfort, and companionship that he or she was…
Burn Injuries in the Workplace
A workplace burn injury can be caused by more than just flames. Depending on the line of work a person is in, a burn can be caused by oil, hot steam, or chemicals. Burn injuries are more common in the workplace than we think. When Do You Need a Burn Injury Lawyer? Burn injuries…
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…