Joseph Romano Law

An individual working in a boiler plant suffered a catastrophic injury (burns and quadriplegia) when a boiler malfunctioned. The investigation revealed that the manufacturer of the boiler used an inferior/defective product, which caused the malfunction. To discharge the patient, significant home modifications were needed. The workers' compensation carrier was the self-insured employer. Most workers' compensation carriers and self-insured employers are not required to pay for home modifications or for the cost of purchasing a new home. As a result of the lawsuit that was filed against the manufacturer, I was able to convince the self-insured employer to pay for the purchase of a home to meet the needs of the patient while the litigation against the boiler manufacturer continued.