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Virginia law: What is Medical Malpractice v. Bad Medical Care v. Bad communication

Virginia law: What is Medical Malpractice v. Bad Medical Care v. Bad communication 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Scenario 1:  Husband takes trash cans down to the curb on Wednesday morning, and mentions to you that the chore is complete. Good action. Good communication. Good husband. Scenario 2: Husband takes trash cans down to the curb on Wednesday morning, forgets to mention it. Good action. Bad communication. Scenario…

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Brooke Shields and her “Mr. Malpractice Experience” – How malpractice impacts even the wealthy and powerful

Brooke Shields and her “Mr. Malpractice Experience” – How malpractice impacts even the wealthy and powerful 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

On a drive across Virginia I recently listened to Brooke Shield’s new book – Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Age. For a Gen X woman like me, it was a delightful listen / read. What struck me most however, wasn’t her wit or reflections on motherhood or marriage, but…

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Why Virginia Wrongful Death lawsuits are so difficult on the survivors, oh and the Lion King

Why Virginia Wrongful Death lawsuits are so difficult on the survivors, oh and the Lion King 150 150 Lauren Ellerman
How grief is part of a Virginia wrongful death lawsuit. read more

Virginia doctors – and the duty to prevent, diagnose and treat pulmonary embolism

Virginia doctors – and the duty to prevent, diagnose and treat pulmonary embolism 150 150 Lauren Ellerman
Pulmonary Embolism can be a life altering injury, but with good medical care can often be avoided and or quickly treated. read more

There is nothing routine about surgery, and yes mistakes can happen

There is nothing routine about surgery, and yes mistakes can happen 150 150 Lauren Ellerman
Dan explains the top 6 injuries that our office sees during what health care providers label as “common procedures.” 1. Nerve Damage (often during orthopedic procedures / surgeries where doctors fail to protect the neighboring nerves) 2. Infection – while infection is common and malpractice cases difficult to prove, they do require quick action when diagnosed 3. Organ Damage – to neighboring organs during surgery (usually abdominal, gynecologic or thoracic procedures) 4. Bleeding that becomes untreated hematoma 5. Blood Clots – because doctor failed to prevent them or diagnose them in a timely manner 6. Problems with Anesthesia #virginialawyers #virginialaw #lawyerswhocare Plaintiff Malpractice Firm Frith & Ellerman in Roanoke Virginia www.frithlawfirm.com read more

Difference between a Car Accident case and Medical Malpractice case under Virginia law

Difference between a Car Accident case and Medical Malpractice case under Virginia law 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This morning I read a tragic news story about a Virginia woman who was in a car accident that caused the death of her unborn child.  I was impressed by the explanations provided by the article author, of the litigation process the woman and her family endured after the accident…

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In the Beginning (and why most long term care malpractice happens in the first two weeks)

In the Beginning (and why most long term care malpractice happens in the first two weeks) 533 800 Lauren Ellerman

No, I don’t have a statistic from a Center for Medicare Medicaid Services to support the following statement, but I do have my 2023 long term care cases that support it 100%: Most malpractice occurs in a long term care facility, within two weeks of admission or re-admission. Imagine the…

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What is a good death? And how to communicate with physicians about end of life care

What is a good death? And how to communicate with physicians about end of life care 940 491 Lauren Ellerman

Yesterday I had an informal conversation with palliative care PA Fiona Sampey about end of life care, and how to plan with your family months and years before a bad diagnosis or change in medical condition occurs. We discussed how to have the conversation, when, what legal documents make this…

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Hospitalist Malpractice in Virginia

Hospitalist Malpractice in Virginia 1545 2000 Lauren Ellerman

What if as a day care worker,  you worked 7 days on – 12 hour shifts, then disappeared for 7 days. What if you had 60 new children to care for each day, and had no time to get to know them before you had to provide care? What if…

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How best to advocate for someone in a health care crisis in Virginia

How best to advocate for someone in a health care crisis in Virginia 1545 2000 Lauren Ellerman

Yes, lawyers file lawsuits but often the Virginians who call us seeking advice as to whether their loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice are calling in the middle of a health care trauma and need more than just legal advice. They need help becoming a health care…

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