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Bad stuff happens, and it isn’t always someone’s fault
Bad stuff happens, and it isn’t always someone’s fault 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I have spent the last 36+ hours in hospital waiting rooms, the ICU and various stages of pre and post op care with a member of my family. (Thankfully she is doing well).  I have seen some extraordinary surgical care and most compassionate nursing care. I am also painfully aware…

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Lauren Ellerman named as Leader in the Law – Virginia Living Magazine
Lauren Ellerman named as Leader in the Law – Virginia Living Magazine 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Frith Ellerman & Davis partner Lauren Ellerman was one of three female attorneys chosen in the Commonwealth by Virginia Living Magazine to be featured as Women Leaders in the Law.  To learn more about Lauren, her practice, or the non-profit she started Turn the Page, Inc – visit her profile…

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Medicaid – anything but simple in a Malpractice / Personal Injury case
Medicaid – anything but simple in a Malpractice / Personal Injury case 1024 768 Lauren Ellerman

Everyone who calls our office and has a Virginia injury case (nursing home, medical malpractice, car accident, trucking accident etc.) is asked a serious of questions by our staff.  One of these questions is: DO YOU HAVE MEDICAID?  It is not that we discriminate against potential clients who qualify for…

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What to do when you are concerned a Virginia Nursing Home is providing bad or negligent care
What to do when you are concerned a Virginia Nursing Home is providing bad or negligent care 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I get the following call with frequency: Caller: I am not sure whether you can help me. I’m not really interested in filing a lawsuit but I don’t know what else to do. My Mom is a resident at Virginia Nursing Home INC LLC and they don’t take good care…

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Broker Protocol – always changing
Broker Protocol – always changing 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

All – no surprise here, but a few of the big financial houses have decided they don’t like to share. I know, shocking right?According to www.thinkadvisor.com  Morgan Stanley and 

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Headlines highlight continuing problem of neglect
Headlines highlight continuing problem of neglect 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Some of my friends think I am on some kind of crusade, that I have taken on medical malpractice and nursing home neglect cases as a cause.  Maybe I have, but it’s with good reason.  If you doubt that, take a look at these two recent reports: From The Roanoke Times:…

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State v. Federal Trade Secret Laws (Virginia Trade Secret Act, Uniform Trade Secret Act and Defend Trade Secret Act)
State v. Federal Trade Secret Laws (Virginia Trade Secret Act, Uniform Trade Secret Act and Defend Trade Secret Act) 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

For years I have advised Virginia employees to calm down when it comes down to Trade Secret issues. Well, I hope I haven’t been that passive aggressive in my advice. My intent has always been to provide employees with a simplified understanding of what their legal rights and obligations are regarding…

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What could go wrong – orthopedic surgery in Virginia
What could go wrong – orthopedic surgery in Virginia 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

With over 5 million orthopedic surgeries in the United States each year and Americans getting older thanks to advances in modern medicine, it is important to know what should happen after an orthopedic surgery, and where mistakes are often made.  Likely, if you or a loved one needs an orthopedic…

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What do you mean I don’t have a case?
What do you mean I don’t have a case? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

When people call us, they are generally emotional and hurt about what has happened to them.  That makes saying “no” one of the hardest things about my job, even when it is the right answer.   A “no” in this case generally comes in the form of recommending against pursuing a…

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Even blood tests/donations have complications
Even blood tests/donations have complications 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I gave blood yesterday at a local Red Cross Blood Drive co-sponsored by my church. When they asked what arm I wanted the blood drawn from – I quickly said LEFT. My non-dominant arm. The phlebotomist was a very nice man, kind of jumpy, a little nervous – but nice and good at…

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