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NURSING HOMES AND SWINE FLU
NURSING HOMES AND SWINE FLU 150 150 Dan Frith

We have all heard by now about the threat of the swine flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control over 40 cases have been reported in the United States. Swine flu can be deadly for the elderly…especially those with multiple medical conditions who reside in nursing homes or other…

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SEX OFFENDERS IN VIRGINIA’S NURSING HOMES
SEX OFFENDERS IN VIRGINIA’S NURSING HOMES 150 150 Dan Frith

Now that I’ve got your attention with the title…let me share with you a recent discovery.We found a nursing home (large multi-state chain of “for-profit” nursing homes) which requires its residents (or the resident’s representative) to sign the attached notice. In sum, the notice advises all who read it that…

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WOODHAVEN NURSING HOME IN ROANOKE, VA IN THE NEWS
WOODHAVEN NURSING HOME IN ROANOKE, VA IN THE NEWS 150 150 Dan Frith

I ran across this little news story about a nursing home in my home town of Roanoke, Virginia. It seems that this private pay facility charged residents and their families for days they were not living in the nursing home….how about charging for days they were not even alive!Outrageous conduct…

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DON’T SIGN AWAY YOUR FUTURE
DON’T SIGN AWAY YOUR FUTURE 150 150 Dan Frith

We closely follow cases throughout the Unites States which deal with non-competition disputes. We also follow what is being written and discussed in the newspapers, and the academic and trade journals. I just read an article in ComputerWorld which discusses non-compete agreements in the information technology sector and recommend it…

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QUICK CT SCANS ARE CRITICAL WHEN CARING FOR THE STROKE PATIENT
QUICK CT SCANS ARE CRITICAL WHEN CARING FOR THE STROKE PATIENT 150 150 Dan Frith

Approximately 750,000 Americans suffer a stroke every year. 83% of those strokes are ischemic, or caused by a blockage of blood flow to the brain. The remainder of the strokes are called hemorrhagic strokes which are caused by bleeding in the brain itself. The treatment for ischemic strokes is the…

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EVERY STATE IS DIFFERENT
EVERY STATE IS DIFFERENT 150 150 Dan Frith

If you have a Medical Malpractice question or possible claim, you need to speak to an attorney that is licensed in the state where the negligence occurred.YES, even if grandmom died in a Virginia nursing home but you live in Florida, call a Virginia lawyer.Every state is different. I have…

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FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE BREAST CANCER IN VIRGINIA CASE RESULTS IN AWARD
FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE BREAST CANCER IN VIRGINIA CASE RESULTS IN AWARD 150 150 Dan Frith

This a sad story. A 55 year Spotsylvania County (VA) woman noted a lump in her breast during self- examination. Wisely, she went to her family doctor who ordered a mammogram, which was reported as negative.The patient returned to her family doctor 7 months later to report the lump had…

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STEALING BUSINESS SECRETS!
STEALING BUSINESS SECRETS! 150 150 Dan Frith

Our firm spends a great deal of time representing employees who are fighting restrictive and unfair non-competition or non-compete contracts. We are also involved with employment litigation involving allegations of the theft of trade or business secrets. Virginia has adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act which defines a “trade secret”…

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WHAT ARE THE BEST NURSING HOMES WITHIN 50 MILES OF MARION, VIRGINIA?
WHAT ARE THE BEST NURSING HOMES WITHIN 50 MILES OF MARION, VIRGINIA? 150 150 Dan Frith

The answer is provided by a new “5 Star Rating System” provided by Medicare. When using the Medicare site…select “Find and Compare Nursing Homes“….then select “Find Nursing Homes within certain distance” of a zip code or identified city. The nursing homes receiving the highest ratings include:* SW Virginia Mental Health…

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STARTING A NEW JOB? DON’T SIGN THE NON-COMPETE
STARTING A NEW JOB? DON’T SIGN THE NON-COMPETE 150 150 Dan Frith

Today’s economy places many at risk for unemployment. However, things will get better. Many economic forecasters believe America will see a new wave of innovation and growth arise from these turbulent times. Those workers fired….furloughed…and downsized will start their own business and become economically successful!My warning goes to those individuals…

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