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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Arkansas on
Q: I was in a fender bender and have received a 1795 dollar medical lien from the other person involved. Can I contest this

The damage was superficial and the emts cleared everyone of injury.

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 20, 2015

Medical lien? Just notify your insurance company.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for New Jersey on
Q: how much can a person get for a slip and fall accident that left them with severe back injuries and cannot work anymore
John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 20, 2015

No lawyer will be able to answer your question. Too many factors. In slip and fall cases the threshold issue is whether or not there is any negligence in the first place. You should contact a personal injury lawyer for a free consultation. He or she will be able to go into this in greater detail.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: If i have a pending lawsuit in litigation, can i change lawyers and how will my case be affected

Accident happened in Orlando fl.

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 20, 2015

You can change lawyers at anytime during the ligation process. Hopefully your new lawyer will do a better job in handling your case.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Ohio on
Q: If the underinsured motorists policy doesn't cover amts for health ins subrogation am I responsible for that?

I have been told that I will have to settle with the subrogation companies for my medical treatment after a drunk driver almost killed me. Why should I have to pay that? I'm already paying with the injuries I have received.

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 18, 2015

Do you have a personal injury lawyer representing you? If so, he or she should be able to answer your question. If you do not have a lawyer, you should contact one in your area for a free consultation. Trying to represent yourself is usually a very bad idea.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: I killed a dog by accident with my car are the owners liable for the damage?

Tennessee has a running at large law I was driving on a remote 55mph highway neat some tucked away camp areas.

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 18, 2015

Most likely. Just report the incident to your insurance company.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Florida on
Q: Do we have to pay?

My friend and i were riding on the golf cart and the brakes stopped working but we were slowing down. We came to a stop and just barely hit a mailbox and knocked it out of the ground and off the stand. No one was home and we didn't have paper to give our names but we knew the owners. The... View More

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 18, 2015

Yes! Why would you think you didn't have to pay? Because of a two month delay? About the only thing you can do is question the amount they are asking for.

1 Answer | Asked in Wrongful Death for Georgia on
Q: can both parents sue you in a wrongful death and the fact that I did not have any insurance
John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

Yes, both parents can sue you whether you have insurance or not.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: is there any way the get extension of time to file a lawsuit in California for hospital emergency medical negligence

just need more time to get more documents reedy to court

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

You did not provide the dates. Are you trying to represent yourself on a medical malpractice case? Very difficult thing to do. Have you consulted with a medical malpractice lawyer in your area?

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for Minnesota on
Q: Epidural Steroid Injection--If it is done at the wrong vertebrae, is that worth pursuing?

I recently underwent an epidural steroid injection "into my C7 vertebrae" and after the procedure, various medical professionals questioned the injection site, mentioning that based on the injection site, it looks several vertebral levels lower (more in the t4/t5 range). The physician... View More

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

Have you suffered any serious, irreversible damage? If not, probably not enough damages for a viable medical malpractice claim.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Do I need a malpractice lawyer if I was treated wrong
John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

You have not provided any information for a lawyer to advise you. Contact a medical malpractice lawyer in your area for a free consultation.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice for New Hampshire on
Q: I had treatment with laser that left my eyebags uneven.

I had treatment with laser that left my eyebags uneven.Before procedure I had to sign some papers thay said something like"If you are not happy with procedure you can't sue"I want to take doctor to small clames court.Can I do that and win?Bye

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

Small claims court is not normally a good venue for medical malpractice claims. An attorney would have to see the exact language of any document you signed. Have you tried getting a free consultation from a medical malpractice lawyer in your area?

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Tennessee on
Q: Can anything be done to an attorney for being in rehab while being hired by a client
John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

Can anything be done? Such as what?

1 Answer | Asked in Legal Malpractice for Tennessee on
Q: If my atty, stops contacting me, and does not respond to my calls, emails, etc. can I pursue malpractice?

atty, took deposition in October 2013 and no other contact since then,

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

No, that would not be legal malpractice. Bad lawyering, maybe. You need to go to the lawyers office, unannounced, and speak with him or her.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for District of Columbia on
Q: Have some bruse muscles from and car accident ..what can I do
John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

You should speak with a personal injury lawyer in your area to see if yo u have a claim worth pursuing.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Dakota on
Q: In SD is a person without insurance still able to recover damages if other driver ran a red light?
John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

Your insurance status has no bearing on the issue of liability. So answer is "yes."

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Indiana on
Q: Difference in opinion of my vehicles worth. Claimant's insurance carrier is shorting me $1,000.00. What is my recourse?

Other party did not yield right of way and pulled into the path of my vehicle. I broad sided her. It totaled my 1994 Chev Silverado PU. The value of my truck was $3,000 before the loss. The insurance company wants to settle for $2,000.00. Like kind replacement vehicles are higher than the... View More

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

Has the insurance company assumed 100% liability? That may be the reason the are offering you less.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Arizona on
Q: My dog and I were attacked by three possibly feral cats in my townhome complex. Would HOA be responsible for my injuries

My dog and I were walking through my complex and were attacked by three cats. It was very vicious and the cats would not back down. I had to see my doctor and received 2 shots as well as being on antibiotics. I'm very uncomfortable walking my dog now and am on high alert when outdoors now

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 17, 2015

I do not see how the HOA would be liable for the actions of stray cats on the property. You, of course, can contact a personal injury lawyer in your area for a free consultation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Vermont on
Q: How can I get this man to pay for damaging my vehicle?

An old friend of mine claimed I ran over his foot, (at approximately 1 mile an hour). He has no damage to his foot whatsoever. Out of anger 20 seconds after that happened, he purposely kicked a gigantic dent into my vehicle. I want him to pay for it, but he refuses to. How can I go about doing... View More

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 14, 2015

Old friend? You could sue him in small claims court but don't be surprised if he counter-sues you for his injury.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Illinois on
Q: I fell back in 12/2014 at Home Depot did not inform Home Depot but did tell my doc and Ortho doc. Do I have a case?

I fell flat on the cart and my chin hit the ground and snapped back.i had bruises on my chin and my neck hurt. Knees hit the ground hard I had just had surgery for cubital tunnel on 11/14.the cart rolled out of the spot and I didn't see it. I returned the cart to the store so no one else Would... View More

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 13, 2015

I'm not exactly sure how the accident happened or what negligence, if any, there is against Home Depot. The fact that you did not report the accident will hurt you in making a claim. You should contact a personal injury lawyer in your area for a free consultation.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Georgia on
Q: statute of limitations have passed for injury compensation, what are my options regarding my ACL?

I do not wish to sue for monetary gaines, i only want corrective surgery to repair my non existent ACL if the percentages favorgreater knee strength...would hospital be open to this?

John M DeProspo
John M DeProspo
answered on Jun 13, 2015

I assume the statute of limitations you're referring to is for medical malpractice. No, I do not think the hospital would do corrective surgery for free.

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