Questions answered by Joseph Jonathan Brophy

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Can i make a move to have the judge re-reveiw my case?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 06, 2012

There is insufficient information in the question to answer it. Please re-post explaining some background.

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I have been told by the Dept of Veterans Affairs that I may not submit a form SF-95 without an attorney. Is this true?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 05, 2012

I am very sorry you lost your husband under such tragic circumstances. You can file a Form 95 without an attorney but you would be wasting your...

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I GOT A KIDNEY/PANCREAS TRANSPLANT IN FEB. 2003. THEY ALSO DID SURGERY ON MY LOWER RIGHT LEG AND I'VE HAD NERVE DAMAGE IN MY

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 05, 2012

This is not a promising scenario for a successful medical malpractice case. Most likely you needed the transplants due to complications of...

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My lawyer deposited my settlement check and won't deliver to me my funds for 6 months. Is this ethics, civil or criminal issue?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 05, 2012

If you have a disagreement with your attorney over fees and expenses charged to your case, I am pretty sure that NJ has a court supervised fee...

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Motion to dismiss

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 04, 2012

I would only add to the other attorneys' good answers to your question that you should not try to represent yourself, especially not in the Bronx....

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Can you bring a lawsuit against a hospital for not testing for low glucose in a newborn at birth?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 04, 2012

The statute in NY for medical malpractice injuries to infants only tolls for 10 years. Failure to maintain glucose levels in newborns can cause...

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Failure to appear at the scheduling hearing.

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 03, 2012

So, you just found out about this mandatory job training? I find it hard to believe that this just popped up. If I were the judge and the person...

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Can you be held at fault if the person you are talking to on the cell phone crashes their auto?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 03, 2012

Of course you are not at fault. How were you supposed to know he was going to get into his truck and start driving while continuing the...

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Truck accidant

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 02, 2012

Lawyers who post on Avvo don't second guess lawyers who are representing those who post questions. You should ask your lawyer why he chose to file...

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Hi, what is my case worth?

Joseph's answer | Answered on January 02, 2012

Don't ask what your case is worth. There are too many variables involved and no responsible lawyer will give you a figure at this time. Your...

Joseph Jonathan Brophy's Answers (4068)

Can i make a move to have the judge re-reveiw my case?

I have been told by the Dept of Veterans Affairs that I may not submit a form SF-95 without an attorney. Is this true?

I GOT A KIDNEY/PANCREAS TRANSPLANT IN FEB. 2003. THEY ALSO DID SURGERY ON MY LOWER RIGHT LEG AND I'VE HAD NERVE DAMAGE IN MY

My lawyer deposited my settlement check and won't deliver to me my funds for 6 months. Is this ethics, civil or criminal issue?

Motion to dismiss

Can you bring a lawsuit against a hospital for not testing for low glucose in a newborn at birth?

Failure to appear at the scheduling hearing.

Can you be held at fault if the person you are talking to on the cell phone crashes their auto?

Truck accidant

Hi, what is my case worth?