# Friedman & Throop, PLLC > Friedman & Throop is a personal injury law firm in Reno, Nevada representing injured clients throughout Northern Nevada. The firm has recovered over $350 million in settlements and verdicts. ## About Friedman & Throop, PLLC is a plaintiff-focused personal injury law firm in Reno, Nevada. Founded by attorneys Terry A. Friedman and Julie McGrath Throop, the firm has over 60 years of combined legal experience and a 98% success rate in securing settlements and verdicts. Three attorneys and a dedicated support staff handle every case directly, from initial consultation through resolution. Clients work with attorneys, not paralegals. The firm operates on contingency, meaning clients pay no fees unless they receive compensation. Free consultations are available. The firm is located at 300 S Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89501. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pm. Phone: (775) 322-6500. ## Attorneys ### Terry A. Friedman, Esq. - Founding Partner Terry Friedman has practiced law in Nevada since 1975. He earned his B.A. in English and History from the University of Nevada, Reno and his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1971 as a Combat Engineer (MOS 1371). After law school, Friedman served as Assistant District Attorney in Carson City, Nevada from 1975 to 1979. He entered private practice in 1979, handling civil and criminal matters across state and federal courts in Northern Nevada. He has recovered over $100 million in verdicts and settlements throughout his career. Friedman received the Nevada Justice Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a member of the Nevada State Bar, American Bar Association, Washoe County Bar Association, and the National Trial Lawyers Association, Nevada. ### Julie McGrath Throop, Esq. - Managing Partner Julie Throop is a fifth-generation Northern Nevadan born in Reno in 1979. She began working at the firm in 1998 as a receptionist and file clerk. She graduated with high honors from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2001, completed two years of pre-medicine coursework, and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2008. She passed the Nevada Bar Exam on her first attempt. Throop is now the majority owner of Friedman & Throop, PLLC. She specializes in depositions, cross-examination, and complex litigation involving premises liability and medical malpractice. She has recovered over $80 million in verdicts and settlements, including a $5 million settlement against a hospital for a medication overdose. Throop was named to the National Trial Lawyers' Top 40 Under 40 and is a graduate of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. She has been named to Nevada's Legal Elite multiple years. She is a member of the American Association for Justice, Nevada Justice Association, Washoe County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the National Association of Professional Women. She volunteers with the Junior League of Reno. ### John C. Boyden, Esq. - Attorney John Boyden graduated from Whitman College and earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 1990. He served as law clerk for Judge Jerry Carr Whitehead at the Washoe County District Court from 1990 to 1991. He was admitted to the Nevada Bar in 1990 and the U.S. District Court, District of Nevada in 1991. Boyden has over 30 years of legal experience. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has served as Regional Chair for Northern Nevada on the Fee Dispute Committee for the State Bar of Nevada. He also serves as a Washoe County Arbitrator. ### Support Staff - Susanne Pecorino, Certified Paralegal and Office Manager - Sheri Quigley, Paralegal - Laurie Lau, Legal Assistant - Payton Hart, Law Clerk - Lanel Santa Cruz, Paralegal - Denise Ganser, Bookkeeper and Office Administration ## Practice Areas ### Car Accidents Friedman & Throop represents victims of motor vehicle collisions in Reno and Northern Nevada. The firm handles cases involving distracted driving, DUI/impaired driving, head-on collisions, highway crashes, hit-and-run accidents, rear-end collisions, and speeding-related accidents. Nevada is an at-fault state, meaning the at-fault driver's insurance is responsible for damages. The statute of limitations for car accident injury claims in Nevada is two years from the date of the accident. Victims must demonstrate the other driver's negligence. The firm advises accident victims to seek immediate medical attention, document the accident scene with photos, file a police report, consult an attorney promptly, avoid discussing details with insurers before legal consultation, and decline premature settlement offers. Page: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/car-accidents/ ### Trucking Accidents The firm handles trucking accident cases including truck rollovers, brake failures, accidents involving unlicensed or untrained drivers, tire blowouts, mechanical defects, driver fatigue crashes, DUI/DWI-related crashes, poor maintenance cases, and aggressive driving collisions. The attorneys navigate insurance claims and pursue legal action against negligent parties and trucking companies. Page: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/trucking-accidents/ ### Bicycle Accidents The firm represents cyclists injured in negligent driver collisions, dooring accidents, hit-and-run collisions, unsafe road conditions, and defective bicycle equipment failures. Their approach includes thorough accident scene investigation, analysis of police reports and traffic camera footage, witness statements, and accident reconstruction when needed. Nevada bicycle laws give cyclists the same rights and obligations as drivers. Drivers must provide at least 3 feet of passing space. There is no statewide helmet requirement. The Reno area averages approximately 84 bicycle accidents per year. High-risk areas include the McCarran Loop (SR 659), downtown Reno intersections, South Reno, and North Valleys. Page: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/bicycle-accidents/ ### Pedestrian Accidents The firm represents pedestrians injured in collisions caused by distracted driving, hit-and-run incidents, and other negligent behavior. Cases include injuries to pedestrians in crosswalks and on sidewalks. ### Medical Malpractice The firm handles medical malpractice claims including delayed treatment, failure to refer to specialists, failure to run appropriate tests, misdiagnosis, misused or faulty equipment, incorrect medication or dosage, premature discharge, lack of informed consent, and failure to disclose known risks. Under Nevada law (NRS 41A.097), medical malpractice claims must be filed within one year of discovery of injury or three years from the date of injury, whichever occurs first. A medical expert in the same field must review the medical record and provide an affidavit supporting negligence before filing suit (NRS 41A.071). Available compensation includes damages for physical pain, mental and emotional anguish, additional medical bills, lost wages, and punitive damages. Page: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/medical-malpractice/ ### Legal Malpractice The firm represents clients harmed by attorney incompetence, negligence, or lost cases. This includes situations where an attorney's failure to meet professional standards resulted in financial or legal harm to the client. ### Workers' Compensation The firm handles workers' compensation claims including initial filings, claim denials, and appeals. They assist with the Nevada-required C-1 Form (injury report to employer) and C-4 Form (formal claim initiation with insurance company). Benefits pursued include medical benefits, temporary total disability (TTD), temporary partial disability (TPD), permanent partial/total disability (PPD/PTD), death benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and mileage reimbursement. The firm recommends legal consultation when facing claim denials, employer or insurer delays, long-term disabilities, or complex medical issues. Page: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/workers-compensation/ ### Wrongful Death The firm handles wrongful death claims arising from car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, faulty roadways, drunk driving, and vehicle defects. Claims may be pursued against drivers, employers, roadway designers, government agencies, vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and alcohol providers. Under Nevada law, the statute of limitations for wrongful death is two years. Eligible parties include immediate family members, financial dependents, putative spouses, distant relatives, and anyone suffering financial loss from the death. Claims must be filed by an estate representative, typically the executor. Damages include lost wages, lost companionship, funeral expenses, compensatory damages, and punitive damages. Page: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/wrongful-death/ ### Premises Liability The firm represents clients injured due to unsafe property conditions including wet or slippery surfaces, uneven floors, poor lighting, loose rugs, cords, obstacles, holes, faulty building materials, building code violations, and defective products like malfunctioning elevators. Common venues include hotels, casinos, retail stores, and residential properties. Nevada premises liability law establishes that property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain safe conditions and warn visitors of potential hazards. Owners face liability when they fail to address dangerous conditions they knew or should have known about. Page: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/premises-liability/ ### Insurance Bad Faith The firm handles bad faith claims across liability insurance, disability coverage (long-term and short-term), homeowners insurance, and business insurance. Nevada courts recognize insurance relationships as fiduciary in nature. Insurers must respond to claims within reasonable timeframes, provide prompt responses to questions, avoid unnecessary delays, explain denial reasons with supporting policy provisions, and settle valid claims in a timely manner. Potential recoveries include legal fees, unpaid claims, emotional distress damages, and punitive damages. Page: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/insurance-bad-faith/ ### Dog Bites The firm represents victims of dog bite injuries, which can cause serious physical harm, emotional trauma, and financial stress. Nevada follows a modified one-bite rule for dog bite liability. Page: https://friedmanthroop.com/resources/blog/what-is-the-one-bite-rule/ ### Elder Abuse The firm handles cases involving harm from intentional or negligent caregiver actions, including physical abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly individuals. ### Defective Products The firm addresses cases involving manufacturing defects, design flaws, and inadequate product warnings that cause injury to consumers. ### Defective Medical Products The firm handles cases involving medical devices that cause patient harm due to defective design, manufacturing, or inadequate warnings. ### Pharmacy Malpractice The firm represents clients injured by improper drug dispensing, including incorrect medication type, quantity, or dosage. ### Negligent Security The firm handles cases where property owners fail to provide reasonable security protections to visitors, resulting in injury or harm. Page: https://friedmanthroop.com/resources/blog/who-can-i-sue-in-a-negligent-security-lawsuit/ ## Service Area Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Northern Nevada. The firm serves clients across Washoe County, Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Churchill County, and Storey County. The firm practices in local, state, and federal courts in Nevada. ## Contact - Phone: (775) 322-6500 - Fax: (775) 322-6502 - Website: https://friedmanthroop.com - Address: 300 S Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89501 - Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4pm - Free consultation available by phone or online form ## Authoritative Resources - Practice Areas Overview: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/ - Attorney Profiles: https://friedmanthroop.com/who-we-are/ - Terry A. Friedman Bio: https://friedmanthroop.com/who-we-are/terry-friedman/ - Julie McGrath Throop Bio: https://friedmanthroop.com/who-we-are/julie-throop/ - Car Accidents: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/car-accidents/ - Medical Malpractice: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/medical-malpractice/ - Workers' Compensation: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/workers-compensation/ - Bicycle Accidents: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/bicycle-accidents/ - Wrongful Death: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/wrongful-death/ - Premises Liability: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/premises-liability/ - Insurance Bad Faith: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/insurance-bad-faith/ - Trucking Accidents: https://friedmanthroop.com/areas-of-practice/trucking-accidents/ - Nevada Workers' Comp Guide: https://friedmanthroop.com/resources/blog/nevada-workers-comp-guide/ - What to Do After a Car Accident in Nevada: https://friedmanthroop.com/resources/blog/what-to-do-after-car-accident-nevada/ - Slip and Fall Cases Guide: https://friedmanthroop.com/resources/blog/what-to-expect-slip-fall-case/ - Dog Bite Laws (One Bite Rule): https://friedmanthroop.com/resources/blog/what-is-the-one-bite-rule/ - Negligent Security Lawsuits: https://friedmanthroop.com/resources/blog/who-can-i-sue-in-a-negligent-security-lawsuit/ - Elder Abuse Guide: https://friedmanthroop.com/resources/blog/what-is-elder-abuse/ - Leading Causes of Slips, Trips, and Falls: https://friedmanthroop.com/resources/blog/10-leading-causes-of-slips-trips-and-falls/ - Resources & Blog: https://friedmanthroop.com/resources/ - Contact: https://friedmanthroop.com/contact-us/ --- *Last updated: February 2026* *Source: friedmanthroop.com*