John M. DeProspo's Answers (4071)

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If an attorney quits three months before trial how do you determine how much they are to get paid ?

John's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

I do not know about your state but, generally, when a lawyer withdraws from a case without cause (absent contract language to the contrary) he or...

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Purchased two jars of jelly and just discovered after eating one whole jar. they have mold in them. File suite against the store

John's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

I'm a little confused. What did the five days of hospitalization have to do with you possibly contacting food poisoning AFTER you were discharged?...

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Brain injury

John's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

Am I right that you are representing yourself? If yes, I strongly urge to to contact a personal injury lawyer in your area for a free consultation....

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Will a lag between injury and treatment hurt me?

John's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

Are you thinking of pursuing a jury trail, as you say, on your own? If you do not have a personal injury lawyer representing you, I suggest you try...

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We live in New Jersey and were charged with 30% of an accident under the comparative negligence law, can we sue to recover this?

John's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

No. Once you settle with the other insurance company that is the end of your property damage claim. You can either not agree to the insurance...

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If involved in accident and you are drunk but not the cause of accident and someone dies can you be in trouble other than dwi?

John's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

Your family should contact a personal injury lawyer in your area for a free consultation. He or she can go into this in more detail. I am sorry for...

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Do I need a malpractice attorney?

John's answer | Answered on May 09, 2015

You can try contacting a medical malpractice lawyer in your area for a free consultation. But, even assuming negligence, I do not believe you...

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If I am sued for slander and I can't afford an attorney, what are my options to obtain defense?

John's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

Defamation cases are difficult cases for someone to win. Truth is an absolute defense. My guess it's an idle threat.

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Personal injury

John's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

Who said your problems stemmed from the pre-workout drink? Even if you can prove causation, the damages would not be enough, I believe, for a...

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What can I do after hiring an Attorney and it's been over a year and I have not heard from him.

John's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

This is very unusual and troubling. I would stop by his office, unannounced, to see what is going on.

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