Matt Blair TL;DR How product liability claims work in California all goes back to one case from 1963. That case changed the rules across the country. You don’t have to prove anyone messed up. You just have to show the product had a problem and that problem hurt you. Let’s break down how that works and who ends up paying ... Read More

Matt Blair TL;DR Compensation for injury in California usually pays for your doctor visits, the money you couldn’t earn, and the pain you went through. There’s no set number for these claims. The value depends on your injuries, who caused the accident, and a few state rules. Most people only hear about these rules once the first offer comes in.That ... Read More

Matt Blair TL;DR California burn injury claims pay for your medical care, any lost paychecks, and the pain of scars that don’t fade. Who you can claim against depends on how you got burned. If it happened at work, the rules are different. You have to act fast. The deadline is sometimes just six months, sometimes up to two years.A ... Read More

Matt Blair TL;DR Working from home does not mean you lose your rights as a California employee. Remote and hybrid workers may still have rights related to pay, overtime, work expenses, discrimination, and disability accommodations. In this article, we explain remote employee rights California workers should know and how Blair & Ramirez LLP can help when a workplace problem affects ... Read More

Matt Blair TL;DR What is constructive dismissal in California? It usually means an employee quits because working conditions become so bad that a reasonable person would feel forced to leave. California courts call this constructive discharge, and the facts behind the resignation matter a great deal.You quit. You gave notice. You walked out. So, legally, you resigned. Right? Not always. ... Read More

Matt Blair TL;DR How much is my personal injury case worth? There’s no magic number. It all comes down to your injuries, the proof you have, who caused the accident, and how much insurance is available. Sure, you can find average payouts online. But those numbers won’t help you much. Your case is your own. Let’s look at how the ... Read More

Matt Blair TL;DR The mass layoff WARN Act in California generally requires covered employers to give 60 days’ notice before certain large layoffs, closures, and relocations. When an employer fails to follow the rules, workers may have a right to back pay and lost benefits.Hollywood makes movies, TV shows, and big dreams. But behind every production are real people with ... Read More

Matt Blair TL;DR How TBI cases are valued in California begins with a challenge most injuries never face. You have to prove the injury is there. After that, the amount depends on care costs, what the future looks like for the person, and California’s rules about health problems you had before. Here’s how that actually works.If you break a bone, ... Read More

Matt Blair TL;DR California dog bite laws don’t care if a dog has ever bitten anyone before. With strict liability, the owner is usually on the hook right away. First bite, last bite, doesn’t matter much. There are only a few rare exceptions. Let’s get into what this law covers and what your claim could be worth in California.In most ... Read More

What is the difference between an attorney and a lawyer? In California, usually not much: people often use the two words to mean the same thing.