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Chain Cohn Clark Fighting in Kern County for nearly 100 years to empower the vulnerable. | Accident and injury advocates + seasoned trial attorneys.

Chain Cohn Clark is a local Bakersfield personal injury law firm. We have been serving clients in Bakersfield, Kern County, and the Central Valley of California since 1934. Our firm is made up of experienced Bakersfield car accident lawyers, worker's compensation lawyers, and personal injury lawyers who concentrate their efforts on protecting the rights of individuals who have been hurt by the negligence of others. If you or someone you know have been hurt due to other people's negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct, we will evaluate the situation at no cost to you. Reach out to Chain Cohn Clark today for a consultation.

Bakersfield police are warning drivers about two men showing up at crash scenes across the city, asking for personal and...
10/19/2026

Bakersfield police are warning drivers about two men showing up at crash scenes across the city, asking for personal and insurance information, and leaving before officers arrive. ⚠️

It has a name. It is called capping. And it is illegal in California.

Attorney Chris Hagan explains what cappers are, why out-of-town law firms use them to target Kern County crash victims, and what you should never do at a crash scene.

“These are not lawyers you want to work with.”

If someone approaches you at a crash scene asking for your information and they are not a police officer or the other driver, you are not obligated to give them anything.

Full article at the link in the comments. 💙

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.

Matthew C. Clark – Chain | Cohn | Clark, 1731 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 – is responsible for this legal advertisement.

10/16/2026

You slipped at a store. You fell in a poorly lit parking lot. You were hurt in an apartment with broken stairs. 👇

Most people walk away thinking it was just bad luck. It may not have been. In California, property owners are legally required to keep their spaces reasonably safe. When they ignore hazards and someone gets hurt, that is not just an accident. It is negligence.

Attorney Chad Boyles breaks down what you need to know, including why those quick insurance offers after an injury are rarely in your best interest and why waiting too long to act can cost you your case.

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.

Matthew C. Clark – Chain | Cohn | Clark, 1731 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 – is responsible for this legal advertisement.

10/15/2026

Jim Yoro spent 40 years at our firm. He got his start at GBLA. This scholarship carries his legacy forward.

Matt Clark spoke at the GBLA Open House and Community Resource Fair, where Chain | Cohn | Clark was proud to be a sponsor of an event benefiting the Jim Yoro Legal Internship Scholarship Fund. 💙

Jim Yoro spent over 40 years at our firm. But before that, he got his start right here at Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance. He went on to become one of the most respected workers’ compensation attorneys in California and never forgot where he began.

The scholarship that bears his name carries forward everything he believed in: equal access to justice, mentorship, and service to this community.

GBLA has been closing the gap between those who can afford an attorney and those who cannot since 1968. That work matters to our community. It matters to our firm. And it mattered deeply to Jim.

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.

Matthew C. Clark – Chain | Cohn | Clark, 1731 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 – is responsible for this legal advertisement.

10/14/2026

He was doing his job when a piece of agricultural equipment crushed his right leg. The machine was newly manufactured. It was negligently designed. The warnings were inadequate. 😔

Attorneys Matt Clark and Chris Hagan fought for him. The result: $3 million.

No amount of money gives back what was taken from him. But accountability matters. And so does making sure the company responsible answers for it.

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.

Making a false or fraudulent Workers’ Compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in a prison or a fine of up to $150,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine.

This testimonial, result, or endorsement does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.

Matthew C. Clark – Chain | Cohn | Clark, 1731 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 – is responsible for this legal advertisement.

10/13/2026

He started as an unpaid intern at KGET in 2004 while working a second job at Valley Plaza Mall. By 2014 he was running the place. 💙

Derek Jeffery, VP and General Manager of KGET-TV, Telemundo Bakersfield, and CW Bakersfield, joins attorneys Matt Clark and Chris Hagan on the latest episode of Kern Case by Case for one of the most wide-ranging conversations we have had yet.

Media law. FCC regulations. The future of local news. Why Bakersfield raises more money for nonprofits than Los Angeles or the Bay Area. And the best steak and tacos in Bakersfield, answered under pressure.

If you care about Kern County, local news, or the future of media, this one is for you.

Full episode at our YouTube channel or wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts. 🎙️

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.

Matthew C. Clark – Chain | Cohn | Clark, 1731 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 – is responsible for this legal advertisement.

California just signed four new DUI laws. For Kern County families who have been fighting for this in Sacramento, it has...
10/12/2026

California just signed four new DUI laws. For Kern County families who have been fighting for this in Sacramento, it has been a long time coming. 💙

The laws close real gaps: making it easier to charge a repeat DUI offender with murder, extending license revocation for third convictions, raising DMV points for vehicular manslaughter, and allowing prosecutors to charge a third DUI as a felony.

Only four of an original 17-bill package survived. Advocates are already pushing for more next year.

“I am inspired each time I watch a family member who lost a loved one to a drunk driver take their grief and use it to advocate for change,” said attorney Matt Clark.

Full breakdown at chainlawblog.com (link in the caption).

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.

Matthew C. Clark – Chain | Cohn | Clark, 1731 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 – is responsible for this legal advertisement.

10/09/2026

For the first time in years, pedestrian deaths in California are declining. In Kern County, they dropped 46.5% from 2024 to 2025. That is real progress. 💙

Still, attorney Tanya Alsheikh puts it in perspective: “That’s still 25 families that have to say goodbye to somebody just because there was a lack of safety protocols when somebody was operating a motor vehicle.”

Better numbers are not the same as safe streets. The work is not done.

Tanya joined Eyewitness News to break down what is driving the decline, what still needs to change, and what pedestrians and drivers can do right now to keep the numbers moving in the right direction.

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.

Matthew C. Clark – Chain | Cohn | Clark, 1731 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 – is responsible for this legal advertisement.

10/08/2026

We have participated in the Kern County Fair junior livestock auction before. But this year we did something new with it. 💙

Chain | Cohn | Clark is donating the meat from our auction purchases to Open Door Network families right here in Kern County.

Matt Clark caught up with Open Door CEO Lauren Skidmore at the fair to talk about what this new partnership means and who it will feed.

Proud to find new ways to give back to the community we have called home for nearly 100 years.

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.

Matthew C. Clark – Chain | Cohn | Clark, 1731 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 – is responsible for this legal advertisement.

A T-bone crash late at night in downtown Bakersfield. A hit-and-run that sent glasses flying. A cement truck rollover on...
10/07/2026

A T-bone crash late at night in downtown Bakersfield. A hit-and-run that sent glasses flying. A cement truck rollover on the job. A street racing crash on a quiet southwest Bakersfield street. 😔

Five cases. Five Kern County families who needed someone to fight for them in September. Swipe through to read the stories behind the results.

$900,000+ recovered for injured people right here in our community last month. 💙

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.

Making a false or fraudulent Workers’ Compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in a prison or a fine of up to $150,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine.

This testimonial, result, or endorsement does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.

Matthew C. Clark – Chain | Cohn | Clark, 1731 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 – is responsible for this legal advertisement.

10/06/2026

You just bought a car. The dealership helped you get insurance. What they may not have told you is that some of those policies expire after just 30 days. 👇

In this Legal Lens, attorney Matt Clark breaks down what every Kern County driver needs to know about short-term dealership insurance policies and why assuming you are covered could be a costly mistake.

If you recently purchased a vehicle, check your policy right now. Do not wait until you need it to find out it is gone.

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If you or someone you know is injured in an accident at the fault of someone else, or injured on the job no matter whose fault it is, contact the attorneys at Chain | Cohn | Clark by calling (661) 323-4000, or fill out a free consultation form, text, or chat with us at chainlaw.com.

Matthew C. Clark – Chain | Cohn | Clark, 1731 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 – is responsible for this legal advertisement.

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