Questions answered by John M. DeProspo

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I need a lawyer looking for one

John's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

You've come to a good place to find one. Use the 'find a lawyer" tool to find a personal injury and a traffic violations lawyer to help you.

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Low ball settlement offer

John's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

You are lost as to how much to ask for because it is so hard trying to represent yourself. Even lawyers involved in accidents hire other lawyers to...

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Can I sue for a printed picture without consent?

John's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

Generally speaking, if it's a newsworthy event, a person's right to privacy is not violated. So no consent needed.

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My husband had an accident at work - tree fell down on him and broke many ribs, vertabrae, his leg landed on running chainsaw.

John's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

If your husband was injured at work, his accident should be covered by the employer's workers compensation insurance. If the hospital was...

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My wife had a c section and her colon ended with a perforation, which required a second surgery. Was this a med malpractice?

John's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

As the other lawyers have stated, a perforated colon is generally considered a risk of the procedure. In your wife's case it wasn't discovered...

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Does the fact that a MINOR was involved have an influence on collecting judgments on under insured drivers from insurance comp?

John's answer | Answered on October 25, 2014

The insurance company cannot pay more than the limits of the insurance policy. Unfortunately, $15,000 is most they can, or will ever, pay. This has...

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Can I sue a surgeon for not informing me of complications that shoes up on scans after surgery in 2009?

John's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

If the alleged malpractice took place in 2009, you would be barred by your state's statute of limitations. Oklahoma Statutes section 76-18 says...

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Can I have a second opinion?

John's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

Lawyers on this site cannot recommend themselves or other lawyers to you. Use the "find a lawyer" tool on Avvo to find an attorney who can help...

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Tire hit car causing personal injury

John's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

I'm assuming there is a police report of this accident. If the tow truck is identified, you and your wife have a personal injury claim against the...

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Is it ok for an attorney to drop you because you don't want to take a low offer to settle out of court?

John's answer | Answered on October 24, 2014

What your lawyer is doing is wrong. However, if a lawsuit hasn't been started, he can withdraw from the case without having to get court approval....

John M. DeProspo's Answers (4071)

I need a lawyer looking for one

Low ball settlement offer

Can I sue for a printed picture without consent?

My husband had an accident at work - tree fell down on him and broke many ribs, vertabrae, his leg landed on running chainsaw.

My wife had a c section and her colon ended with a perforation, which required a second surgery. Was this a med malpractice?

Does the fact that a MINOR was involved have an influence on collecting judgments on under insured drivers from insurance comp?

Can I sue a surgeon for not informing me of complications that shoes up on scans after surgery in 2009?

Can I have a second opinion?

Tire hit car causing personal injury

Is it ok for an attorney to drop you because you don't want to take a low offer to settle out of court?