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SEVERANCE AND UNEMPLOYMENT in VIRGINIA… oh my 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

SEVERANCE AND UNEMPLOYMENT in VIRGINIA… oh my

You know that scene in Wizard of Oz where Dorothy and the Tin Man and Scarecrow are walking through the forest saying “Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My?” Well, in today’s economic climate, employees are likely walking around their offices, nervous, scared about keeping their jobs, arm in arm, saying “Severance, unemployment, and getting…

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FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE CANCER 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

FAILURE TO DIAGNOSE CANCER

It should not be news to anyone, that some kinds of cancer can be prevented…. and others, when caught early enough, can be treated. The American Cancer Society prints yearly statistics on recommended tests and preventative measures that all Americans should observe to reduce their chances of getting cancer. But what happens if you go…

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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AGAINST THE VA 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AGAINST THE VA

Its heart breaking but true.. We have people call our office all the time that went to our local Veterans Administration Hospital for care, and something happened. Something which looks alot like negligence. Something that caused that Veteran great pain and suffering. And now what can you do? If the physician was an employee of the VA,…

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RETIREMENT AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

RETIREMENT AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

Okay…you have put in 25, 30, 35 or more years as a loyal employee. Your hard work, skill, and knowledge have made both you and your company a huge success. Now is the time to reap the rewards of your efforts…retire and head to the Caribbean or the golf course or write the great American…

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EIGHT WAYS DOCTORS CAN AVOID LAWSUITS 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

EIGHT WAYS DOCTORS CAN AVOID LAWSUITS

I ran across an article in Medpage Today which provides a list of ways doctors can avoid being sued….and here they are: Way number 1 … Don’t do malpractice. Way number 2 … Care deeply about your patients; and let them know by your actions that you really do care. Way number 3 … Communicate…

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WHAT MAKES FOR A GOOD NURSING HOME? A NEW BUILIDING OR ENOUGH NURSES 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

WHAT MAKES FOR A GOOD NURSING HOME? A NEW BUILIDING OR ENOUGH NURSES

The Roanoke Times ran an article last week about the “state of the art” addition to the Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin, Virginia. The article focused on the recently completed 39,000 square foot addition, which doubles the size of the current facility. Great news but what about hiring enough nurses to provide first rate…

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SUING AN EMPLOYEE – BAD BUSINESS DECISION? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

SUING AN EMPLOYEE – BAD BUSINESS DECISION?

Every business, industry and company is unique. I by no means can tell you that companies handle non-competes in the same way, but we do see trends. Ironically, it is the good employees with the solid customer relationships that get sued more often then the terrible employees. Why? Because terrible employees don’t pose a real…

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GOOD SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON VIRGINIA NURSING HOMES & VIRGINIA LAW 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

GOOD SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON VIRGINIA NURSING HOMES & VIRGINIA LAW

I came across this website today and was rather impressed. It is a good source of basic information about the law in Virginia, and filing suit against a Nursing Home for abuse or neglect. Check it out and call us if you want to speak about your specific case. No matter where you are in…

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DO YOU HAVE A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE IN VIRGINIA? 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

DO YOU HAVE A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASE IN VIRGINIA?

I have written on this topic before — BUT, I fear the message is so complicated that sometimes people miss the main message. Not every doctor mistake or bad outcome from a surgery or a procedure, is a lawsuit. In some ways, being a plaintiff’s medical malpractice attorney is a little like being a Mathematician.…

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TREND TO COMPETE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

TREND TO COMPETE

I have long been saying that employees in a bad economy, and employers in a bad economy, are more likely to litigate non-competes. Why? Because you have fewer options and often have to take whatever job you can get – even if it violates your non-compete agreement. I read an interesting employee blog today posted…

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WHY DON’T HOSPITALS ADMIT THEIR MISTAKES? 150 150 Dan Frith
  • Dan Frith

WHY DON’T HOSPITALS ADMIT THEIR MISTAKES?

We hear about horrible instances of medical malpractice in Virginia hospitals everyday. What would happen if the hospitals and doctors just flat out admitted their mistakes? Would there be a huge increase in malpractice lawsuits filed against the hospitals? Would hospitals, and their insurance carriers, pay out such large sums in settlements that they would…

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WHAT IF YOU DON’T HAVE A NON-COMPETE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

WHAT IF YOU DON’T HAVE A NON-COMPETE

Get this question all the time: Q: “I can compete right? I never signed a non-compete,” caller inquires. A: I try to explain that yes, you may be able to compete, there are some things you can’t do by law, regardless of your employment contract. Q: “Ugh – like what kind of stuff?”(imagine client like…

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