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From The First Call To Settlement — And When A Case Needs Litigation If you were hurt because someone else acted carelessly, California law gives you the right to pursue a personal injury claim, our Bakersfield, CA personal injury lawyer...

A Local Perspective From Jerry Rulsky, Esq. If you’ve ever driven in Bakersfield or across Kern County, you’ve seen traffic that’s heavier, more varied, and in some cases more dangerous than in many other California cities. The experience isn’t just...

Bakersfield summers can be brutal. Temperatures regularly climb past 100 degrees, and construction workers bear the brunt of it. You're wearing heavy gear, handling hot materials, and working under direct sunlight for hours at a time. Heat illness isn't just...

A New Era for California Advocacy Rulsky Law Group, a California personal injury law firm recognized for its client-focused representation and multimillion-dollar results, has announced a major rebrand that marks a new chapter in its mission to deliver justice across...

You're renting an apartment. You should feel safe there. Then someone assaults you in a dimly lit parking lot, or a burglar breaks in through that window lock your landlord kept saying he'd fix but never did. Can you hold...

You see crosswalks every day. White stripes painted on the street. Some have flashing lights. Others are just faded paint. But whether a crosswalk is clearly marked or barely visible, California law gives pedestrians the right of way, and drivers...

You're driving a rental through California when someone blows through a red light and t-bones you, or maybe you misjudge a turn in an unfamiliar vehicle and cause the crash yourself. Either scenario leaves you dealing with an accident in...

You were in an accident. But you might have contributed to it somehow. Does that mean you can't recover anything? Not in California. This state follows what's called pure comparative negligence, and it can make a real difference in your...

If you've filed a personal injury lawsuit in California, there's a good chance you'll encounter something called a Mandatory Settlement Conference, or MSC. It's a court-ordered meeting that happens before trial. Think of it as a structured opportunity for both...