If a proposed merger between Medco Health Solutions, Inc. and Express Scripts takes place, consumer groups fear that patients’ choices would be restricted and costs of medicine would be increased. The proposed merger of two of the three largest pharmacy-benefit managers (“PBMs”) is the subject of a U.S. House antitrust subcommittee hearing. The hearing will…
Continue readingWhen workers are injured performing tasks their employers have trained them to do, the “safety net” of workers compensation is supposed to provide for their medical care, medications and a portion of their wage loss. This is especially true when they are on their employer’s premises helping co-workers save others from imminent harm. Courage in…
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Hellish road construction took on a new meaning when a tragic and unusual accident occurred at a local construction site. A local construction worker from Woodbrdge was crushed by an asphalt roller and died as a result of the injuries. The accident ensued after the operator of the roller lost control and ran his coworker…
Continue reading[We apologize for the image that had previously appeared in this post. An independent contractor, whose work for us has been severed, apparently loaded this on our site.] Why is my car crash case worth less than my neighbors when we have the same amount of medical bills? Some cases may appear to be very similar…
Continue readingTireless advocate for injured workers in the District of Columbia, Paulette Chapman, is running for DC Bar President. I have seen her teach, her work product and her excellent results and she would be an effective DC Bar President. She is an excellent trial lawyer with the DC office of Koonz, McKinney, Johnson & Lightfoot…
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