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My lawyer did not file my appeal nor is he returning calls? Can I file an appeal myself against the ruling?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

I don't practice in TX but in most states, if you are represented by a lawyer, it's up to the lawyer to file the appeal. Before the time to appeal...

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Can I sue my first dr for reimbursement of the medical cost?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

You could ask nicely for an adjustment, but that's about all you could do. It would cost more to sue the doc than you could possibly recover....

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When is it considered medical negligence where a diagnosis is offered and the diagnosis is wrong?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

Medical malpractice is defined as (1) a departure from accepted medical practice (2) causing (3) an injury. An incorrect diagnosis may be a...

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In Virginia, if you file a complaint through the Va State Bar against a circuit court judge and would that judge be able to hear

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

I don't practice in VA so this is general information. VA procedures may differ- although I doubt that they do. There are very few circumstances in...

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When is it time to retain a malpractice attorney?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

It's not too soon to consult with a malpractice attorney. However, your first priority has to be to obtain representation in the underlying case to...

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Do i have a case?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 12, 2013

You certainly don't have a case yet because you don't know for sure if you have suffered any ill effects from the surgery. If the situation takes a...

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Is a site available where you can research the settelment amounts of cases or how many times a hospital has been sued and for w

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 01, 2013

Only insurance companies have access to detailed and specific information of this nature. Medical malpractice settlements are typically confidential.

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I won a case in Court for a malpractice in 2010 a large amount of money, my attorney was happy we won but then he told me a bad

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

Sometimes a bankruptcy only delays a recovery, sometimes it reduces it, sometimes it makes it impossible to collect anything. Your attorney is in...

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Can you sue an IVF clinic for thawing embryos earlier than scheduled, resulting in 1 loss and a refreezing (poss. incr. risks)?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 26, 2013

People have problems such as yours with IVF clinics all the time. You could sue them in theory, but the damages you could possibly recover would be...

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Do I have to provide my personal health insurance company details of wear accident happened so they can try and recover money?

Joseph's answer | Answered on June 25, 2013

A tibial plateau fracture is very serious and $2000 is a drop in the bucket. You may wish to consider suing your father or at least making a formal...

Joseph Jonathan Brophy's Answers (4068)

My lawyer did not file my appeal nor is he returning calls? Can I file an appeal myself against the ruling?

Can I sue my first dr for reimbursement of the medical cost?

When is it considered medical negligence where a diagnosis is offered and the diagnosis is wrong?

In Virginia, if you file a complaint through the Va State Bar against a circuit court judge and would that judge be able to hear

When is it time to retain a malpractice attorney?

Do i have a case?

Is a site available where you can research the settelment amounts of cases or how many times a hospital has been sued and for w

I won a case in Court for a malpractice in 2010 a large amount of money, my attorney was happy we won but then he told me a bad

Can you sue an IVF clinic for thawing embryos earlier than scheduled, resulting in 1 loss and a refreezing (poss. incr. risks)?

Do I have to provide my personal health insurance company details of wear accident happened so they can try and recover money?