Alabama Defense Lawyers Association publishes article by Amanda Coolidge

Published On April 13, 2020

The spring 2020 edition of the Journal of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association contains an article written by Lanier Ford attorney Amanda Coolidge. The article is entitled “The Basics: Medicare’s Interests in Claims and Settlements” and addresses the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Attorneys must be careful to consider this act when settling claims involving Medicare beneficiaries.

In her practice, Ms. Coolidge focuses on workers’ compensation and healthcare cases, labor and employment issues, regulatory compliance, Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs), and insurance coverage disputes.

As a registered nurse who has performed intensive patient care as well as utilization reviews, Ms. Coolidge has a unique background that assists her in defending against workers’ compensation and personal injury claims, as well as healthcare-related professional-liability cases.

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