Joseph Jonathan Brophy's Answers (4068)

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Ive been on a pain contract for over 10yr and now i cant find a doctr 2 continue my pain mang and hav been left in cronic pain

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 28, 2012

There has been a big crackdown recently on pain medications, all over the country. It seems that prescriptions for such medications have increased...

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I have brain surgery 12 years ego in New York City and after this surgery I had start a epilepsy I need very cost medication I

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 28, 2012

The statute of limitations for medical malpractice is NY is 2 1/2 years from the date of the injury, with very few exceptions. There is no...

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Am I able to persue monetary compensation for med expenses and lost wages after failed tubal ligation and mis-managed ectopic?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 27, 2012

I am sorry you have had such a hard time. It's very hard to prove that a tubal ligation failed due to negligence of the doctor. The procedure is...

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Can I sue a Dr or hospital for not being advised of the risks?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 27, 2012

Lack of informed consent can be a basis for a claim against health care providers, but it's even tougher to win than in most "ordinary" medical...

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My father had a doctor for 9 yrs and wasnt diagnosed until 9 months before dying of prostrate cancer mets to the bone.Negligent?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 26, 2012

There is a lot more information that would be necessary to form an opinion whether this is potentially a valid malpractice claim. One issue is the...

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I had my tubes tied in 2001, got pregnant in 2008 and had a baby in 2009 and another tubal, if I got pregnant again can we sue?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 26, 2012

In most states, the birth of a healthy child, even if unwanted, cannot be the basis for a lawsuit. I don't think FL is any different but you can...

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IM Having trouble with the removal of Mirena can i hold my obgyn responsible since she was the person that put it in place

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 26, 2012

I am sorry for the pain and inconvenience you are suffering, but unless there was a serious permanent injury, it would not make sense to consider a...

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Can I file a lawsuit against 2drivers who killed my mom insurances companies & a wrongful deathsuit against them as well?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 26, 2012

Since you are already represented by a lawyer, it would not be appropriate for a lawyer on Avvo to second-guess him or her. The fact that charges...

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Daughters mistreatment by medical providers caused her condition to go untreated.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 26, 2012

There is a law called EMTALA that requires emergency rooms to take care of people who come in needing treatment. Your daughter's situation comes...

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My mother in law is in a nursing home if she sells her home to her son for a $1.00 can the nursing home sue for the rest.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 26, 2012

Most likely your mother-in-law is a Medicaid beneficiary. Medicaid therefore would have a claim against the value of all her property for the...

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