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Relationships are the foundation of Rodriguez & Associates’ tremendous reputation in the Bakersfield community. In his decades with the firm, Litigation Director Patrick Benitez has witnessed how the firm’s unique familial culture has developed into a legacy of uplifting the community and working hard to protect those who need the most help. Patrick, who…

At Rodriguez & Associates, our team of trailblazing women attorneys is redefining the face of personal injury law, one case at a time. Their unwavering pursuit of justice is matched by a commitment to building trust and connection with clients as well as giving back to their community. Handling cases that are often complex…

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Danay Gonzalez, a partner at Rodriguez & Associates, was interviewed by KGET and Studio 17 as part of Nexstar’s Remarkable Women series. The national initiative honors women of diverse backgrounds who have made a significant impact on public policy, social progress, and the quality of life in their…

California’s fatal injury rate reached an all-time high between 2018 to 2022, with 59.84 unintentional deaths for every 100,000 individuals. The leading causes of death were motor vehicle accidents, falls, poisonings, drownings, and fires among other causes. In California, surviving family members have the right to file a wrongful death claim to seek justice…

Car accidents can have lasting emotional and physical consequences for those involved. If you have suffered a personal or catastrophic injury due to another driver’s negligence, seeking legal representation as soon as possible is crucial. Our top Bakersfield car accident attorneys at Rodriguez & Associates have decades of experience successfully representing car accident cases…

In June 2024, senior partner Joel Andreesen led Rodriguez & Associates’ trial team to secure a record motor vehicle collision verdict in the state of Iowa. The team obtained a $35 million award from an eastern Iowa jury for a young Iowa woman who was catastrophically injured by a negligent truck driver and the…

At just 12 years old, Alexis Paredez knew her future was in law. She drew a picture of herself as a lawyer and wrote a letter to her mother, calling it a “contract” that her dream would come true. Fourteen years later, Alexis was standing in a courtroom, surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues,…

Compassionate Legal Advocacy with Over $1 Billion in Client Recoveries Rodriguez & Associates was founded in 2001 with a vision to serve the Bakersfield, California, community with unwavering dedication toward clients facing overwhelming obstacles, offering a compassionate, client-centered approach to personal injury law. For over two decades, the firm has represented thousands of clients…

We are often asked: What do I need to bring to my personal injury legal consultation? Our answer: It is important to bring all the proper documentation to your first legal consultation to help your attorney know what they are up against and what resources they need to utilize to give you the best…

A question our Bakersfield personal injury attorneys are often asked is when to contact an attorney after a car accident. The answer is simple: right away. Rodriguez & Associates Senior Partner Joel Andreeson explains in the video below why contacting an attorney as soon as possible is important to the success of your car…