Joseph Romano Law

Negligence - Third Party Trends
1. Negligence - What is it?
2. Utilization Roadblocks
3. Custodial Care vs. Rehabilitation
4. Earning capacity/disability
5. Life Expectancy
Dealing with Managed Care Denials
1. Appeals (Internal and External)
2. Bad Faith
3. Litigation
Special Education Benefits: "A Powerful Weapon in Pediatric Brain Damage Cases"
1. Putting together a team to win your case
2. IEP conferences vs. Due process hearings
Coordination of Special Education Benefits and Other Health Insurance Benefits
1. Special Education Benefits
2. Private health insurance benefits - from an HMO or managed care insurer
3. Governmental benefits - Medicare and Medicaid, and any benefits from a Waiver program
Long-term Planning
1. Structured Settlements and Lump Sum Payments - Advantages vs. Disadvantages
2. The role of case management... Who is your client?
3. Special Needs Trust
4. Guardianship and Corporate Trustees