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Listening with intent. Processing deeply.

Listening with intent. Processing deeply. 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

A recent TED Radio Hour episode titled “Memory Games,” highlights the mystery of memories and how we create narratives about our life all the time.  The episode ends with the last speaker’s question to the audience: “…Our lives are the sum of our memories.  How much are we willing to…

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Why not all neglect meets the high standard for filing a lawsuit

Why not all neglect meets the high standard for filing a lawsuit 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I had to tell a loving family member today that she didn’t have a lawsuit against a local nursing facility on her Father’s behalf. Though mistakes had been made, and the potential for harm existed, thankfully, their loved one was not injured, and under Virginia law, a claim or lawsuit…

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Should the cost of healthcare influence the level of care?

Should the cost of healthcare influence the level of care? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I work with physicians on a weekly basis, and one thing I have found is that most doctors don’t know the cost of the care they are providing. They don’t know, because the cost of healthcare is tricky and not simple. Imagine going to the grocery store and there are…

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Hate to say I told you so – Falls / Overmedication in Virginia Nursing Homes

Hate to say I told you so – Falls / Overmedication in Virginia Nursing Homes 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

It seems National Public Radio is digging in to America’s long term care industry and examining issues of patient safety and care. Last week they did a feature on falls. Yesterday this great feature aired about the use of anti-psychotic medications in elderly patients. Medications that the FDA warns should…

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Fall Cases against Richfield Retirement Community

Fall Cases against Richfield Retirement Community 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

For years, we have represented victims of nursing home abuse and neglect victims throughout Western Virginia. Almost always, if the case settles, we are bound by a confidentiality clause that prohibits us to discuss the case, the outcome, etc. In yesterday’s Roanoke Times, a local Roanoke nursing home was featured,…

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Falls in a Virginia nursing homes lead to death and serious injury

Falls in a Virginia nursing homes lead to death and serious injury 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Take 5 minutes to listen to this very tragic but accurate report done by National Public Radio: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/12/01/366347840/broken-hips-preventing-a-fall-can-save-your-life. The sad fact is that falls can cause permanent injuries and death in elderly patients. In the last few years, we have represented MANY Virginia families in fall cases. Fall causes hip…

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Residents left alone, without healthcare workers at an assisted living facility

Residents left alone, without healthcare workers at an assisted living facility 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Do you think it would be criminal to shut down an assisted living facility leaving residents in the building without care? Do you think it would be criminal to leave elderly patients in a facility and walk out as staff? Do you think the management company should be held liable…

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What kind of questions will the lawyers ask me in my deposition?

What kind of questions will the lawyers ask me in my deposition? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

    So, you are the plaintiff in a personal injury, medical malpractice or nursing home abuse case. You are alleging someone was negligent, and that their failure to exercise reasonable care caused permanent injury to yourself or a loved one. Now they get to take your deposition. What kind…

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We are thankful for

We are thankful for 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Our work family at Frith & Ellerman has so much to be thankful for this year. And, we wanted to engage in a little PDA&T – Public Display of Affection and Thanks. We are grateful for: The hundreds of individuals and families that trust us with their cases, and concerns;…

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Think before you leap

Think before you leap 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I love the New Year. I make resolutions, work out, eat better and do everything that makes me a whole person, for about three weeks. Then the pace of life kicks in and I lose my resolve again until next year. For many Virginia employees, the New Year seems like a good…

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