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If you or a loved one has suffered a personal or catastrophic injury because of a trucking accident, you need an experienced truck accident attorney on your side. Founder and President of California personal injury firm Rodriguez & Associates, Daniel Rodriguez, and firm partner Danay Gonzalez explain why our Bakersfield, California personal injury attorneys…

Proving liability in truck accident cases is essential for ensuring victims receive the compensation they deserve. Proving liability includes demonstrating severity, extensive damages, and potential for shared liability. Truck accidents are not only more complex than car accidents, but also have a higher likelihood of resulting in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Truck accidents are…

Truck accidents are among the most severe incidents on our roads, primarily due to the significant size and weight differences between trucks and other vehicles. These accidents can result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities, leaving victims and their families grappling with life-changing consequences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were…

On June 10, 2024, Rodriguez & Associates completed a 2-week long trial in eastern Iowa, securing over $35 million for a young woman – a record motor vehicle collision verdict in the state. An 18-wheeler driving in heavy fog turned in front of an 18-year-old girl causing the girl’s car to crash under the…

One of the top destinations for sightseeing and beaches, California is also home to three of the top ten most dangerous roads to travel in the United States. Highways I-5, I-15, and I-80 offer drivers direct travel routes north-to-south, and east-to-west across the state. Commuters, tourists, and large commercial vehicles heavily populate these roads…

The impact of a semi-truck accident is unlike any other vehicular mishap. The sheer size and weight of these colossal machines can lead to catastrophic damage, both to vehicles and human lives. If you have experienced such an accident, the aftermath can be an overwhelming mixture of emotional, physical, and financial distress. However, there…

Electronic Logging Device laws are a set of mandates issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and enforced by the Department of Transportation, requiring commercial motor vehicle drivers to record driving data electronically using an approved electronic logging device (ELD). As commercial trucking accidents become an increasing trend across the United States,…

While distracted driving and speeding do play a role in commercial truck accidents, additional circumstances surround commercial trucking and the common instances of negligence in the industry that can heighten dangerous situations for everyone on the road. Commercial truck drivers carry a lot of responsibility to get their goods safely to a destination. However,…

Walking away from a truck accident as an uninjured driver or passenger of a standard-sized vehicle is rare simply due to the sheer size and force of a moving truck. The injuries that occur in a truck accident are generally severe, often including head trauma, internal bleeding, and back and neck injuries.   Yet, seeking…

Accidents caused by large commercial trucks can be devastating due to the sheer force of a moving truck hitting a car. In these instances, semi-trucks can be 30-40 times the mass of a standard-sized car, reaching 40 tons when fully loaded. Statistically, in an accident involving a car and a semi-truck, the truck’s occupants…