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Lauren Ellerman

Virginia Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney
Virginia Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Last year, my partner Dan and I were retained to help represent a North Carolina resident who was traveling through Virginia on the way home from a car show out of state, when his car was struck by a tractor trailer.  Our client’s care immediately began to spin out of…

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SAD NEWS: Most of us are going to need long term medical care. So how do you find the best in Virginia?
SAD NEWS: Most of us are going to need long term medical care. So how do you find the best in Virginia? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I hate to say it, but it’s true. Almost all of us are going to need some kind of long term medical care. For example, we may require home health, rehabilitation after surgery or hospitalization, or god forbid, nursing home care. So how should we go about planning for the inevitable?…

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Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case in Virginia?
Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case in Virginia? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

My favorite part of my job is meeting Virginia families who want to know whether or not they have a possible malpractice lawsuit. Typically, they have never spoken to an attorney before. They are shy about calling. And they just want to know, if what happened, should have happened. And if…

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Virginia Doctors and Non-Compete Contracts
Virginia Doctors and Non-Compete Contracts 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I have a very good friend who has been offered numerous jobs in various states as of late. He is an accomplished physician. A smarty pants. The medical community is lucky to have him. Although we have not discussed it, I imagine that with each of these offers (hospital affiliated…

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Negotiating a Virginia Employment Contract with Your Boss
Negotiating a Virginia Employment Contract with Your Boss 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Pop quiz: “Which of the following is the most irritating way (to get what you want)?” A: “This is now the 5th time I have asked you to take out the trash.” B: “Sweetheart, when you get a second would you mind taking the trash out?” C: “Thank you again…

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Beware of Hidden Terms in Virginia Nursing Home Contracts
Beware of Hidden Terms in Virginia Nursing Home Contracts 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Do you know what your cell phone contract says? Or did you just hit the button that says agree? I have no idea what mine says. Admittedly I skimmed it. I didn’t read every word and I frankly don’t care what it says. I want the use of the phone.…

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The Duty of Loyalty You Owe Your Employer
The Duty of Loyalty You Owe Your Employer 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

This week, I sent an email that read something like this: If you do you what propose to do, i.e., start a company on the side and bid for the same contract your current employer is bidding on, while still an employee of the company, you will be in big…

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‘Tis the Season for Nursing Home Accidents
‘Tis the Season for Nursing Home Accidents 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Many Virginia families are justifiably shocked when a loved one is injured so quickly after admission to a nursing home or assisted living facility. We have seen too many cases where someone has been admitted to a facility only to be killed or transferred out within days of admission. Such…

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Virginia Doctors and Employment Agreements
Virginia Doctors and Employment Agreements 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Is medical school fun? Easy? Inexpensive? My friends tell me the answer to all three questions is no, no, and no. So why do so many doctors willingly give up their legal rights to practice medicine by signing non-compete agreements? Sadly, many physicians sign such restrictive contracts without realizing the future…

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The Choice of Law Provision in Your Contract Matters (A Lot)
The Choice of Law Provision in Your Contract Matters (A Lot) 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Often, a very well-meaning client will send me an out-of-state case he or she has found online. Upon first glance, the facts, industry and issues in the lawsuit seem to parallel their own employment contract situation. The language of  the contract at issue in the case might be very similar to…

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