McKnight and McKnight Law, APC
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  • Home
  • About
    • Benton F. McKnight
  • Practice Areas
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
      • Car Accidents
      • Distracted Driving Accidents
      • Drunk Driving Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accidents
      • Truck Accidents
      • Airplane And Train Accidents
      • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
      • Steps To Take After A Motor Vehicle Accident
    • Personal Injury
      • Oil Field Accidents
      • Brain Injuries
      • Construction Site Accidents
      • Premises Liability
      • Defective Products
    • Wrongful Death
    • Mediation
  • Recent Cases
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Home
  • About
    • Benton F. McKnight
  • Practice Areas
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
      • Car Accidents
      • Distracted Driving Accidents
      • Drunk Driving Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accidents
      • Truck Accidents
      • Airplane And Train Accidents
      • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
      • Steps To Take After A Motor Vehicle Accident
    • Personal Injury
      • Oil Field Accidents
      • Brain Injuries
      • Construction Site Accidents
      • Premises Liability
      • Defective Products
    • Wrongful Death
    • Mediation
  • Recent Cases
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
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After An Accident, You Need A Trusted Personal Injury Advocate On Your Side

McKnight and McKnight Law, APC, is dedicated to assisting Bakersfield personal injury victims with the legal challenges they face. Attorney Benton McKnight provides compassionate, supportive and experienced representation in motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, truck accidents and premises liability cases.

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Experienced Representation For Clients In Bakersfield And Throughout Kern County

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Delivering Favorable Outcomes*

Wrongful Death, Auto Accident

Rear-ended by Drunk Driver

Dog Attack

Automobile Accident

Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle Accident

*No two cases are identical. Individual results were very based upon the facts of each case. This does not warrant, guarantee or predict the outcome of your case.

Practice Areas

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Commercial Truck Accidents

Wrongful Death

Personal Injury

Mediation

Premises Liability

Motor Vehicle Accident

Commercial Truck Accident
Wrongful Death

Personal Injury

Mediation
Premises Liability

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Help Your Family

McKnight and McKnight Law, APC, is an established personal injury law firm deeply rooted in Bakersfield. Benton McKnight is a local and has 40 years of experience in the area, and is dedicated to serving the community and has a proven track record of securing multimillion-dollar recoveries for our clients.

Attorney Benton McKnight, who joined his father and brothers in a Bakersfield law practice in 1986, understands the unique legal challenges facing the Kern County community. In 2019, he started McKnight and McKnight Law, APC and he continues to provide effective legal representation, protecting the interests of his friends and neighbors.

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Helping Car Accident Victims
Rebuild Their Lives

At McKnight and McKnight Law, APC, we represent individuals injured in car, truck and other motor vehicle accidents. Mr. McKnight understands how insurance companies work to protect their own interests after an accident. His goal is leveling the playing field and defending our clients’ rights.

Benton McKnight offers understanding and skilled guidance, focusing on helping accident victims rebuild their lives. He provides personalized assistance, ensuring that each client receives the attention they deserve to fight for compensation and recover lost wages, medical expenses and more.

With over four decades of experience, attorney Benton McKnight represents victims of negligent drivers, including those involved in driving under the influence (DUI) and distracted driving cases. He is also well-versed in truck safety regulations. He stays current on relevant laws, ensuring that our clients receive knowledgeable, skilled and results-oriented representation.

Strategic Legal Guidance
For The Most Complex Personal Injury Cases

Mr. McKnight delivers dedicated legal representation in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. He protects those who have lost loved ones due to negligence and pursues wrongful death lawsuits, fighting to obtain compensation for funeral expenses, personal losses due to wrongful death and other damages.

Additionally, he handles premises liability cases, establishing the liability of property owners or managers when injuries result from unsafe conditions or lack of maintenance.

Meet Our Attorney

Benton F. McKnight
Benton F. McKnight earned a degree in business administration at Biola University. He graduated from the University of Southern California Law School in 1985.
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What Our Clients Say

“Thank you for all you did in representing us…your diligence and hard work were very apparent.”

— Jan N.

“There are not enough words to express how thankful we are for all the time and effort you put into resolving Jeff’s case”.

— Carol H.

“His firm did its absolute best in my case. Their professionalism and understanding are unmatched. Mr. McKnight treated me with great care and was knowledgeable”.

— Steffany R.

“One thing I can say is don’t try to fight the insurance companies alone you need a good and smart lawyer on your side and Benton McKnight was just incredible”

— Alonso G.

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To ease the financial burden, we serve clients on a contingency fee basis: They pay nothing unless our attorney wins their cases. We advance the cost of the litigation. The advanced costs are waived if Mr. McKnight does not make a recovery on your case, unless otherwise agreed in writing in advance.

To discuss your case with our personal injury lawyer at McKnight and McKnight Law, APC, call 661-578-5669 or fill out the contact form on this website.

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Bakersfield, CA 93301
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