How Vaccine Claims Are Processed
If you are someone who has been injured by a vaccine or by an improperly administered shot, you may be entitled to financial compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Established in 1986, the VICP is a no-fault, federal compensation program that pays monetary awards to individuals who have been...
Newly-Released Treatment for Guillain Barre Syndrome Offers Renewed Hope
Currently, doctors in the United States rely on two forms of treatment to combat Guillain Barre Syndrome – plasmapheresis and intravenous immunoglobulin. While both forms of treatment have proven to be effective in accelerating a patient’s recovery, researchers continue to look for new, and less-invasive methods to treat patients with this potentially...
Injured Patients Filing HPV Vaccine Class-Action in Japan
We have talked about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine a lot on this site. And for good reason! People still have a lot of questions about it since it has only been around a relatively short amount of time, yet it is mandated in some states. There has...
Law Relating to Unvaccinated Children Introduced to Colorado Legislature
There is a recent trend to leave children unvaccinated. Fear of potentially permanent negative side effects of vaccines, such as cognitive and physical disabilities, have led many parents to opt out of the inoculations their...
Can Vaccines Cause Harm – A Discussion of The Most Common Injuries Related to Vaccines
Like most medications, many common vaccines have several potential side effects. However, absent a personal medical condition, most vaccine side effects are relatively rare. In fact, in light of the risks associated with contracting the flu, mumps, chickenpox, tetanus and various other diseases for which vaccines are available, the Centers for Disease...
5 Things to Know if You Have Suffered a Vaccine Injury
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) currently has more than $2 billion available to compensate individuals who have suffered vaccine-related injuries – and it has already distributed nearly $3 billion in compensation. If you have suffered a vaccine-related injury, here are five things you need to know about filing a claim...
Can Vaccines Cause Auto Immune Disorders – Providing Answers to Commonly-Asked Questions
If you are considering getting yourself or your child vaccinated against the flu, Hepatitis, or any of the other common conditions for which vaccines are now readily available, you may have questions about potential side effects or adverse vaccine reactions. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that vaccines...
Sanofi Vaccine Litigants Granted Class Action Status
Vaccines have been linked with a number of dangerous and deadly conditions, ranging from minor muscular discomfort to full-fledged neurological damage. Aside from inexcusable personal injuries linked to vaccines, a vaccine manufacturer has recently been implicated in a major anti-trust case causing alleged significant financial harm to patients, pediatricians and...
Law Offices of Leah V. Durant & Associates Wins $133,106.00 for Client in Case of Shoulder Injury Caused by Vaccination
The Law Offices of Leah V. Durant & Associates recently secured a six-figure settlement under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on behalf of a client who suffered a shoulder injury following receipt of a routine flu vaccine.
Law Offices of Leah V. Durant & Associates Obtains $133,106.00...How to Obtain Compensation Under VICP When Your Injury Is Not Listed on the Vaccine Injury Table
While the Vaccine Injury Table may only list certain conditions and illnesses, it is still possible to seek and obtain compensation, even if your injury is not listed on the Vaccine Table. In this article, vaccine attorney Leah Durant explains how individuals may obtain compensation for shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration...