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Lauren Ellerman

With COVID – communication regarding healthcare as at an all time low. But is it negligence?

With COVID – communication regarding healthcare as at an all time low. But is it negligence? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

We hear it every day: The doctors won’t return my calls The nursing staff didn’t tell me she fell I had no idea I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure – shouldn’t they tell me that? I can’t go with my Mom the the appointment, so I don’t know what…

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Why you want an empathetic lawyer for your Virginia wrongful death or malpractice case

Why you want an empathetic lawyer for your Virginia wrongful death or malpractice case 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I have been in meetings before, when someone has looked at me and said “I want a bull dog as an attorney. Are you a bull dog?” As a complete aside, I have never seen a bull dog attack anyone. Have you? I have seen them snuggle, and snort and…

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Risks and malpractice from elective surgeries

Risks and malpractice from elective surgeries 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

https://frithlawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/zoom_0.mp4 Bo and Lauren discuss an uptick in elective surgeries, and the types of mistakes that can lead people to our door. If you want to know whether your bad outcome was caused by negligence – call us today – 540-985-0098.

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When medical malpractice harms a child – what can parents do?

When medical malpractice harms a child – what can parents do? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This is a difficult article to write. It is personal and raw. 8 years ago my husband and I joined a group of parents we didn’t want to join. The group that understands how fragile life, health and happiness can be.  A group of parents who has seen their  children…

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Our Clients

Our Clients 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Last week, my daughter (age 8) asked me “What is a client?” She had heard me relay some comment to my husband about an old client who called to say hello. “My clients are the people who call me and need help. My clients are people who have had something…

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Delay in Diagnosis – not always malpractice – not always a lawsuit

Delay in Diagnosis – not always malpractice – not always a lawsuit 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I would like to start with the following statement – NO ONE SHOULD WANT TO HAVE A MALPRACTICE LAWSUIT. Being a plaintiff (that is what we call the party who files a lawsuit) is not fun. It’s emotionally exhausting, people pry into your personal and professional life, and you spend…

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What I learned from my partner Dan Frith on Virginia’s New Non-Compete law

What I learned from my partner Dan Frith on Virginia’s New Non-Compete law 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Elections have consequences. Last year, Virginia’s General Assembly was mostly blue for the first time in decades. Laws were passed that protect WORKERS not COMPANIES. One of these laws, is a total change on how Virginia handles Non-Compete agreements. I have likely written 100 blog posts, podcasts and articles on…

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Why did your healthcare trauma cause depression, anxiety or worse?

Why did your healthcare trauma cause depression, anxiety or worse? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This week, I received an email from a client explaining how their life is so drastically different now, than it was before their healthcare trauma. They had a wonderful, productive life before. Now, after almost dying, being on a ventilator, losing work, self esteem, etc. – life is much altered.…

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How to make the most from your “Mychart” experience

How to make the most from your “Mychart” experience 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

If you have been to a doctor in the last year, it is likely someone asked you if you wanted to sign up for the Health System online portal.  Lewis Gale uses MyHealth One Carilion / Ballad Health / CVS use MyChart Each and every provider has their own way…

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Frith & Ellerman all named Superlawyers in 2020 and 2021

Frith & Ellerman all named Superlawyers in 2020 and 2021 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Dan Frith has been named a Virginia Superlawyer for Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice, for the 16th year in a row. Lauren Ellerman was named Virginia Superlawyer for Medical Malpractice, top 100 Lawyers in Virginia, and top 50 Women Attorneys in Virginia. And – our youngest attorney Bo Frith was just invited…

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