Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Catastrophic Injury Lawyer in Blue Bell, PA
Joseph L Romano is a nationally recognized law firm specializing in catastrophic injury advocacy. Our practice focuses on representing children and adults with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, burns, and other severe injuries caused by trauma, premises liability, product liability, and medical malpractice. We distinguish ourselves by not only navigating legal proceedings but also guiding clients through complex managed care systems to secure essential rehabilitation services.With over $1 billion recovered for clients, we combine extensive litigation experience with proactive health insurance advocacy to maximize long-term care benefits. Our team conducts thorough investigations to identify funding sources for lifetime care needs, including private funding options that allow families to provide home care. Recognized by leading medical organizations, we have authored authoritative publications and contributed to medical treatises on catastrophic injury advocacy since 1988.
Services
Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Burn Injury
Amputation Injury
Product Liability
Premises Liability
Medical Malpractice
Tractor Trailer Accidents
Pool Injuries
Recreational Injuries
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have recovered over $1 billion for catastrophic injury victims
- Our team advocates with health insurers to maximize rehabilitation care
- We secure private funding for long-term care needs
- Recognized by leading medical organizations in trauma and injury fields
- We authored the definitive guide on legal rights for the catastrophically injured
Associations and certifications
- American Trauma Society
- Brain Injury Association of America
- American Spinal Cord Injury Association
- Phoenix Society (burns)
- Cerebral Palsy organizations
Services
Brain Injury
Our brain injury practice combines legal expertise with medical advocacy to secure comprehensive compensation for victims of traumatic brain injuries. We handle cases arising from accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products, ensuring clients receive funds for both immediate treatment and long-term care needs. Our team works with medical experts to document the full impact of injuries and maximize recovery.
Spinal Cord Injury
We specialize in spinal cord injury cases, representing over 300 clients nationwide. Our approach addresses both legal compensation and practical care solutions, including home modifications, medical equipment, and lifetime care planning. We advocate with insurance providers to ensure continuous rehabilitation services and secure private funding sources to supplement traditional benefits.
Burn Injury
Our burn injury practice provides comprehensive legal representation for survivors of severe burns. We address immediate medical costs, reconstructive surgery, and long-term psychological support. Our team works to identify all responsible parties while developing funding strategies that cover both traditional medical care and alternative therapies that aid recovery.
Amputation Injury
We represent amputees resulting from accidents, medical errors, and defective products. Our services include calculating lifetime prosthetic needs, rehabilitation costs, and home accessibility modifications. We coordinate with medical specialists to document future requirements while challenging insurance limitations on prosthetic devices and related care services.
Product Liability
Our product liability practice holds manufacturers accountable for defective products causing catastrophic injuries. We investigate design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings while calculating both economic and non-economic damages. Recent successes include $30 million for a defective seatbelt case and $5 million for a defective ATV rollover incident.
People
Joseph L. Romano
Attorney/Advocate
Nationally recognized attorney with over $1 billion recovered for catastrophic injury victims. Specializes in spinal cord and brain injuries, with expertise in insurance advocacy and care planning. Author of seven editions of 'Legal Rights of the Catastrophically Ill and Injured' and contributor to medical treatises on neurotrauma.
Questions
What types of catastrophic injuries do you handle?
We handle spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns, and other catastrophic injuries resulting from accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products.
How do you differ from other personal injury attorneys?
We uniquely combine legal representation with health insurance advocacy, actively working to maximize both financial compensation and long-term medical care benefits for our clients.
Do you handle cases outside Pennsylvania?
Yes, while based in Pennsylvania, we represent clients nationwide in catastrophic injury cases with significant recoveries across multiple states.
How do you address long-term care needs?
We identify all available funding sources including private companies, government benefits, and insurance policies to create comprehensive long-term care plans for our clients.
What publications has Mr. Romano authored?
Mr. Romano has written seven editions of 'Legal Rights of the Catastrophically Ill and Injured: A Family Guide' and contributed to the medical treatise 'Neurotrauma'.
