Questions answered by Joseph Jonathan Brophy

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Hippa Violation

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 19, 2012

I am sorry your mother died so tragically. The doctor has no right to withhold medical information, but there is no private right of action under...

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I understand to get FDA approval on a drug you must spend a certain amount of money on research

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 19, 2012

Yes, it is a very expensive process to obtain FDA approval of a drug. What is your question?

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Are there any lawyers whom can take a mal-practice case without taking 50-60% plus other fees?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 19, 2012

You are talking to the wrong lawyers. Malpractice cases are almost always handled on contingency and the fees are hardly ever more than 40%, in...

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If someone is suing for medical malpractice and have to get medical records to show cause of death

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 18, 2012

A medical malpractice case is never a do it yourself. You absolutely need a lawyer. Make some inquiries, find somebody in your state who is...

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Unethical practice

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 18, 2012

Is this an exam question? There are more ethical problems here than you can shake a stick at. It's also a stupid thing to do. But, I doubt that...

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Can attorneys change billing method?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 18, 2012

I don't see an ethical issue here, you had a written agreement with the lawyer and he is applying it. Whether you are being charged for too much...

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Do we have a malpractice/ neglegence suit on ivf facility or the nurse? i almost lost my wife and unborn child.

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 17, 2012

You should certainly see a medicacl malpractice lawyer. Texas is not a friendly state for plaintiffs, but the damages to your wife were obviously...

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Retauner

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 17, 2012

This sounds entirely fishy to me. Medical malpractice lawyers rarely ask for a retainer. In those few instances where money is needed up front for...

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As a current medical student, what should I do to to become a JD/MD, specifically a medical malpractice attorney?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 17, 2012

I have been practiicing medical malpractice law for over 35 years. Along the way I have met a number of physician lawyers and I with one or two...

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My Mother died of a heart attack last year. She had MS and was discharged after a week...is there a case here?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 16, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. There is no way for anybody to answer whether there is a case without reviewing specific medical information. I can tell...

Joseph Jonathan Brophy's Answers (4068)

Hippa Violation

I understand to get FDA approval on a drug you must spend a certain amount of money on research

Are there any lawyers whom can take a mal-practice case without taking 50-60% plus other fees?

If someone is suing for medical malpractice and have to get medical records to show cause of death

Unethical practice

Can attorneys change billing method?

Do we have a malpractice/ neglegence suit on ivf facility or the nurse? i almost lost my wife and unborn child.

Retauner

As a current medical student, what should I do to to become a JD/MD, specifically a medical malpractice attorney?

My Mother died of a heart attack last year. She had MS and was discharged after a week...is there a case here?