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…
We are a Sponsor of the 2020 Halloween Drive Through
Our firm is a sponsor of this year’s Halloween Drive Through. The event will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2020, from 5 pm – 7:30 pm at Stockdale Moose Lodge in Bakersfield, California. The drive-through will be a family-friendly event and is free to the public, however, donations are welcome. All donations will…
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…
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…
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…
Understanding Liability Waivers
If you have ever visited a trampoline park, waterpark, or any other type of recreational activity that could result in injury, you may have received an activity waiver. Businesses provide this type of waiver to protect themselves from liability in case someone suffers an injury on their premises. If you do sustain an injury,…
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,…
What Are the Top Reasons for Insurance Denials?
Filing a car accident claim should be a simple process — since California is a fault insurance state, the person responsible for your accident is liable for your damages. However, insurance companies often deny claims for a number of reasons, ranging from questions of fault to bad faith practices. Understanding these common reasons can…
Daniel Rodriguez Discusses the History of Jury Trials
Daniel Rodriguez, founder and president of Bakersfield personal injury law firm Rodriguez & Associates, spoke with Vanessa Dillon on KGET Studio 17 about the history behind jury trials. Daniel shared in the interview points including: Jury trials began in about 600 B.C in Ancient Greece Trials typically lasted one day. It was broken up…
Types of Truck Accidents
According to the 2018 report from American Trucking Associations, 11.49 billion tons of freight was transported by large commercial trucks (also referred to as semis, big rigs or tractor-trailers) in 2018. Trucks are on our roads and highways daily and, unfortunately, truck accidents happen due to driver fatigue, mechanical failures, unsafe driving, and other…