Joseph Jonathan Brophy's Answers (4068)

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Hadfootdrop,7months later had surgeryL4L5 footdrop still persist because it was due to cervical stenosis can I sue?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 03, 2012

I agree with Mr. Stewart. I disagree with Mr. Lassen. Spinal surgery cases are very tough. While they can be won on the right facts, only the very...

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You helped a friend cut down a tree and you fell from it and broke both shoulders.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

Of course Allstate can refuse to pay. They refuse to pay valid claims all the time. The question is, do you have a valid basis for a claim. You...

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My brother settled a wrongful death after my mother past away in a nursing home when i found out call his lawyer

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

You are discovering that legal malpractice lawyers are not hanging around like bananas in bunches. In fact, not a lot of lawyers handle these...

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Is there a place to look up whether a lawyer is good or not? im asking on behalf of my stepsister.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

There is no magic formula for looking up a lawyer and insuring that the lawyer is good. Avvo ratings can be pumped up, and I know some SuperLawyers...

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How do I get my sister out of the house that my parents left me in their will?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

Sometihing tells me that if you just stop paying the electric and phone bill, you sister may get madder and trash the house. You will probably need...

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Is it ethical for my attorney to tell me about his other clients to the point that I can identify them?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 02, 2012

Legal ethics forbid lawyers to disclose client confidences. Disclosing that a matrimonial cient confided that she was in an affair would be a clear...

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Would you say a court assigned lawyer is as effective as any other lawyer?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 01, 2012

There are plenty of competent court appointed lawyers but by and large I think those who can afford the best lawyers get the best shot. Think of OJ.

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Do i have any kind of lawsuit over contracting staph infection and it being overlooked?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 01, 2012

A malpractice claim requires proof that substandard medical care caused an injury. Infections do happen following surgery and are considered a risk...

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Can my deceased son's life insurance be forced to be turned over to the family of the alledged deceased victim.

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 01, 2012

I am sorry your family has experienced this tragedy. If you owned the life insurance policy, your late son's creditors probably can't reach the...

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Where can I hire a legal malpractice attorney in tennessee?

Joseph's answer | Answered on July 01, 2012

There are very few lawyers who spend most of their time handling legal malpractice cases. Lots of good lawyers hate to handle them at all because...

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