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HOW IS TORT CAP FAIR TO BURN VICTIM WITH $3 MILLION IN MEDICAL BILLS? Canton Repository Monday, June 9, 2003
This letter is in response to the irresponsible, uncaring and ludicrous drivel expressed by Peter DiGiacomo ("Tort reform will serve only to limit frivolous lawsuits, lawyers' greed," May 31). In his rebuttal to Allen Schulman ("Real people in real pain will suffer from supposed reforms," May 27), he suggests that the tort reform cap is fair. It is my opinion that Allen Schulman is not a "wolf in sheep's clothing" or a man motivated by greed.
On Sept. 28, 1998, I sustained catastrophic injuries due to a manufacturer's defective product. I sustained third-degree burns over 69 percent of my body; my total body surface is 96 percent scar tissue. I was hospitalized for four months; 70 days of that was in burn ICU. I have had 21 surgeries to date, with more scheduled, and everyday life is my rehab program. My medical alone is approaching $3 million. This is all a matter of legal record if you need proof.
I am represented by Brian Zimmerman and Allen Schulman and know both of these men well. Both are highly skilled and very sensitive to their clients' needs.
To suggest that I be allowed only $250,000 in pain and suffering is ridiculous. Dr. DiGiacomo should walk one day in my shoes.
GREGORY A. ROACH CANTON
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