Our attorneys have over 40 years of collective experience in state and federal courts in Virginia. We are a small firm by choice, specializing in very distinct areas of civil law, working together to serve our clients.
Dan has over 35 years of experience representing Virginia clients in employment litigation, long-term care litigation, serious personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, and complex commercial litigation.
Lauren has been representing Virginians in civil matters for almost fifteen years in state and federal courts. She cares about each and every case and client, and is dedicated to meeting the needs of her clients.
A graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, Thomas “Bo” Frith has experience representing Virginia clients in medical malpractice, premises liability, and professional liability litigation.
How grief is part of a Virginia wrongful death lawsuit.
Pulmonary Embolism can be a life altering injury, but with good medical care can often be avoided and or quickly treated.
Dan explains the top 6 injuries that our office sees during what health care providers label as “common procedures.”
1. Nerve Damage (often during orthopedic procedures / surgeries where doctors fail to protect the neighboring nerves)
2. Infection – while infection is common and malpractice cases difficult to prove, they do require quick action when diagnosed
3. Organ Damage – to neighboring organs during surgery (usually abdominal, gynecologic or thoracic procedures)
4. Bleeding that becomes untreated hematoma
5. Blood Clots – because doctor failed to prevent them or diagnose them in a timely manner
6. Problems with Anesthesia
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On November 15, 2024, the Department of Justice announced that Inova Health System, a major healthcare system in Northern Virginia, agreed to pay $2.37 million to resolve allegations of fraudulent healthcare billing. The settlement underscores the critical role whistleblowers play in exposing fraudulent practices in the healthcare industry. The Allegations According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the claims centered on allegations that Inova submitted false claims to federal healthcare programs, including Medicaid.[1] The health system submitted bills for sterilization and…
Frith & Ellerman Law Firm, based in Roanoke, Virginia, recently helped plaintiffs settle one of the largest “opt out” pharmaceutical drug recovery settlements on record. The $85 million settlement was entered on July 8, 2024, by Virginia pharmaceutical company Indivior, agreeing to resolve a lawsuit alleging healthcare fraud. The scheme was initially brought to the attention of federal authorities by a whistleblowing employee of the defendant. In the case, plaintiffs alleged fraud and antitrust violations in the sale and marketing…
On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a new cash-for-tips incentive for whistleblowers. Individuals who turn over original information or analysis relating to: financial crimes bribery or healthcare fraud are eligible for an award of up to 30% of any assets forfeited by the company as a result of that information.[1] Under the program, a whistleblower may receive up to 30% of the first $100 million of forfeited proceeds, then up to 5% of proceeds between…
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This morning I read a tragic news story about a Virginia woman who was in a car accident that caused the death of her unborn child. I was impressed by the explanations provided by the article author, of the litigation process the woman and her family endured after the accident and case. The author highlighted the following points: The woman’s child died as a result of the impact The woman hired a lawyer for her own injury, but filed a…
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