What happens when you are injured?

Only give your license information and insurance to the other driver. if police are at accident scene you may have to give more information. If you are injured you should see your doctor. If you are unsure you are free to call me at (888)657-8529. Herman Thordsen California Attorney

AS OF MARCH 28, 2020, THE BREAKDOWN OF 321 CORONAVIRUS CASES BY CITIES IN ORANGE COUNTY ARE AS FOLLOWS

FACTS

Following is the breakdown by city, according to the county’s website:
— Aliso Viejo, pop. 51,372, 2 cases;
— Anaheim, pop. 359,339, 28 cases;
— Brea, pop. 45,606, 1 case;
— Buena Park, pop. 83,384, 7 cases;
— Costa Mesa, pop. 115,830, 8 cases;
— Cypress, pop. 49,833, 6 cases;
— Dana Point, pop. 34,249, 7 cases;
— Fountain Valley, pop. 56,652, 5 cases;
— Fullerton, pop. 142,824, 7 cases;
— Garden Grove, pop. 175,155, 4 cases;
— Huntington Beach, pop. 203,761, 26 cases;
— Irvine, pop. 280,202, 33 cases;
— La Habra, pop. 63,542, 1 case;
— Laguna Niguel, pop. 66,748, 11 cases;
— Lake Forest, pop. 86,346, 5 cases;
— Mission Viejo, 96,434, 6 cases;
— Newport Beach, pop. 87,180, 32 cases;
— Orange, pop. 141,691, 11 cases;
— Placentia, pop. 52,333, 5 cases;
— Rancho Santa Margarita, pop. 48,960, 3 cases;
— San Clemente, pop. 65,405, 10 cases;
— San Juan Capistrano, pop. 36,821, 9 cases;
— Santa Ana, pop. 337,716, 13 cases;
— Seal Beach, pop. 25,073, 1 case;
— Stanton, pop. 39,307, no cases;
— Tustin, pop. 81,369, 4 cases;
— Westminster, pop. 92,610, 5 cases;
— Yorba Linda, pop. 68,706, 10 cases;
— Other, pop. 202,478, 27, cases;
— Unknown, 34 cases.


MORAL

This does not include 1,481 cases in Los Angeles County. Stay indoors, wash hands frequently.

WOMEN PAID LESS THAN MEN GET $10 MILLION

FACTS

The maker of popular video game League of Legends has agreed to pay $10 million to female employees to settle a broad gender discrimination case.

Los Angeles-based Riot Games will pay about 1,000 current and former female employees who have worked at the company in the last five years.

The case against Riot Games claimed the company paid women less than men, passed them over for promotions and fostered a “bro culture” that excluded them. The lawsuit claims that culture led to s*xual harassment and misconduct. Allegations of misconduct against women have plagued the video game industry for years.

A Riot spokesman, Joe Hixson, said the company was pleased to have a settlement that resolved the lawsuit, calling it an important step that demonstrates Riot’s commitment to creating an “inclusive environment for the industry’s best talent.” (ap12219ktla5)

MORAL

One would think in this day and age that s*x discrimination in employment would have diminished. But apparently not.

If you have questions contact Herman Thordsen, Attorney at Law at 714-350-5842 and have a nice holiday season.

What happens when you are injured?

IF YOU SUFFER SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE TO YOUR NECK IN A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION-THERE IS AN OBJECTIVE WAY TO PROVE IT

FACTS

When two cars connect in a collision people in the front vehicle suffer can suffer from “soft tissue damage” to the neck and back commonly referred to as “whiplash” and treated derogatorily by defense insurance adjusters. However, there are ways for attorneys to show objective symptoms.

STIR MRI images are the most sensitive imaging test for diagnosing post-traumatic injuries to cervical ligaments, paraspinal muscles and injuries to cervical facet joints and facet joint capsular ligaments. During the rapid deceleration of motor vehicle incidents, the head is forcefully displaced on the body, tearing the ligaments, muscles and facet joints that normal restrain this displacement. MRI is the most sensitive study for evaluating soft tissues and one particular MRI technique: Short Tau Inversion Recovery (STIR) is most sensitive for identifying water (soft tissue or marrow edema or swelling) within injured cervical tissues as result of a Motor Vehicle accident. STIR images provide objective evidence of soft tissue injury in many cases in which conventional MRI images would be interpreted as normal.

MORAL

If you have any questions about this or any other type of injury, please give us a toll-free call so our personal injury lawyer can discuss it with you at no cost. (888) 667-8529

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WALMART GETS SUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR NOT HIRING A MEMBER OF NAVAL RESERVE

FACTS

On October 30, 2019 the Department of Justice filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on behalf of Naval Petty Officer Third Class Lindsey Hunger against Walmart Inc. The complaint alleges that Walmart violated the law when it declined to hire Hunger due to her upcoming naval reserve duties.

Hunger alleges that in May 2016 she applied for a summer job at Walmart while she was a member of the United States Naval Reserve. After applying online, she received a call from Walmart’s personnel coordinator for the Walmart located at 2545 Rimrock Avenue in Grand Junction, Colorado. At the end of the call, Hunger mentioned that she was required to complete a mandatory two-week annual training for her Navy Reserve duty during the summer. The Personnel Coordinator responded by telling Hunger that Walmart could not support that time off,

Walmart never called Hunger again about her application for employment. Hunger, who was supporting two young children at the time, could not find other employment in Grand Junction during the summer and fall of 2016.

The lawsuit alleges that Walmart’s conduct violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. The law, known as USERRA, protects servicemembers from discrimination in employment because of their service to their country in any branch of the military. This lawsuit stems from a referral to the United States Department of Justice from the United States Department of Labor, after an investigation by the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service.

The Justice Department gives high priority to the enforcement of servicemembers’ rights under USERRA. (usattyoffice coloradopr19-1175oct.30,2019)

MORAL

If an employee or potential employee is a member of the armed services or the armed services reserve, employers had better tread carefully.

JOHNSON AND JOHNSON HIT WITH $40 MILLION VERDICT BECAUSE ITS TALCUM POWDER CAUSES CANCER

FACTS

On September 27, 2019 a California Jury awarded $40 Million Talc Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson. Nancy Cabibi, 71, of Hasuer, Idaho, and her husband Phil sued Johnson & Johnson, makers of Johnson's Baby Powder, following her pleural mesothelioma diagnosis in 2017. Since then, Mrs. Cabibi has undergone a variety of medical procedures including radical surgical intervention, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy.

Testing of her body tissue showed the presence of tremolite and anthophyllite asbestos, known contaminants of Johnson's Baby Powder and Shower to Shower, both of which were manufactured by Johnson & Johnson and both of which Mrs. Cabibi used.

The jury found Johnson's Baby Powder defective because it contained asbestos. It also found the powder caused Mrs. Cabibi's mesothelioma, which is an invariably fatal form of cancer. (cisionprnwswire93019)

MORAL

If anyone using Johnson and Johnson talcum powder has developed cancer like syndromes, contact so we can put you in touch with the attorneys handling this type of case.

WATCH OUT FOR BOGUS DEBT ELIMINATION SCHEMES

FACTS

On September 30, 2019 James Ignatius Diamond, 69 of Riverside, California was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for defrauding hundreds of victims, mainly distressed homeowners who paid thousands of dollars after attending seminars that promoted a “Free and Clear” program pitched by the defendant and his salespeople.

Diamond was found guilty by a jury of 15 counts of mail fraud affecting a financial institution and 15 counts of wire fraud affecting a financial institution.

Between 2010 and 2013, Diamond sold fraudulent debt-elimination services to desperate victims whose finances had been ravaged by the Great Recession. Diamond owned and operated a number of businesses – including the Riverside-based Transmitting Assets Inc., Operation Safe Haven, Buyer Beware, and Unlimited Logistics Corp. – through which he fraudulently offered services that he claimed could wipe out the debts of homeowners behind on their mortgage payments and other debts.

Relying on false representations, victims paid substantial fees, including an upfront fee – typically $3,500, payable only in cash, money orders or cashier’s checks – periodic program fees, and inflated notary fees.

When victims of the scheme began receiving mortgage default notices and lost their homes, Diamond launched another debt-elimination scam called the “EFT Program,” under which Diamond claimed to be able to eliminate victims’ debt with “EFT” checks. This scam required victims to pay Diamond 13 percent of the debt that was to be eliminated.

Diamond knew that his methods did nothing to discharge debts.

Investigators identified more than 500 victims who suffered losses of at least $1.6 million.

A Diamond associate – Tricia Mae Gruber, 43, also of Riverside – pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and admitted helping operate the scheme. Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 21. (usaatty93019cdca)

MORAL

When looking for debt elimination from a company check out the references.

WOMAN ALLEGEDLY BEATS UP MCDONALDS’ MANAGER BECAUSE SHE DID NOT GET ENOUGH KETCHUP?

FACTS

On November 27, 2018 a 24-year-old woman was arrested in connection with an assault on a McDonald’s manager that was captured on security video and distributed by police.

The suspect, Mayra Berenice Gallo of Santa Ana, was arrested on according to a statement from the Santa Ana Police Department.

Gallo ordered food through the drive-thru lane of the restaurant at 1439 N. Bristol St. about 11 p.m. on Oct. 27 and got upset about ketchup packets, SAPD Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said.
“She didn’t get her ketchup or enough ketchup, so she takes it on herself to go through the employee entrance and confronts the manager and the manager says, `Hey, you have to go outside,”’ and then the beating erupted, Bertagna said.

The suspect pummeled the woman employee until a man walked into the restaurant, “intervenes and takes the (suspect) out of there,” Bertagna said.
Gallo was booked into Santa Ana police jail on an assault warrant. (nynewsla.com, 11-28-18)

MORAL
Must be a very good brand of ketchup.

WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS AND HOW THEY WORK FOR THE INJURED EMPLOYEE

FACTS

If injured on the job or in the course and scope of your work worker’s compensation benefits are supposed to be available through your employer’s workers compensation. However, in some cases, employers discourage you from applying for the benefits offered to injured workers and sometimes the benefits are denied. When you as an injured worker disagree with the outcome of a worker’s compensation claim, there is way to appeal the decision.

1. Appeal the decision by requesting a hearing or a trial. At the hearing, you and your attorney can explain why the decision on your claim is wrong and why the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)should reconsider.
2. You can appeal the decision if you do not like the result by filing a petition for reconsideration.

There are other steps involved. There are no attorney fees involved and no upfront money required. The fee is set by the WCAB and usually is 12% of the recovery. Additionally, if you need ongoing medical treatment, it can be part of the award.

MORAL

Our firm does not handle workers compensation cases. BUT if you call us to discuss the facts we can direct you to a very competent California attorney and there is no cost to you

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