Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and the Flu Shot: What You Need to Know
Over the past few years, we have represented several individuals who have been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after getting a flu shot. GBS is a rare but potentially serious complication of influenza immunization that currently has no known cure. There are also several variants of GBS that have been...
When is it Time to Talk to a Vaccine Injury Lawyer?
Coping with the effects of a vaccine-related injury or illness can be extremely challenging. Not only can it be incredibly expensive, but many types of vaccine injuries and illnesses can make it difficult to live your normal life on a day-to-day basis. For these reasons, many individuals who experience these injuries and...
Understanding Legal Fees and Costs for Vaccine Injury Claims
For most people, cost is a key factor when it comes to hiring a lawyer. Many people choose not to hire a lawyer because they assume that it will be too expensive. But, while it is true that legal representation can be expensive in some cases, this is not the case...
Seeking Compensation for an HPV Vaccine Injury
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is one of the many vaccines that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend for routine administration to children and adults. While the HPV vaccine is generally safe for most people, it carries certain risks, and these risks lead to serious consequences for...
Side Effects or Symptoms? Know When to Seek Treatment for a Vaccine Injury
All vaccines recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have the potential to cause side effects for some recipients. But, these vaccines can also cause potentially serious injuries. As a result, vaccine recipients and parents must know the differences between side effects and symptoms, as many vaccine-related injuries...
With Flu Numbers at Record Lows, the CDC Still Recommends Vaccination
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people throughout the United States and worldwide to stay home and maintain social distancing, flu cases are at record lows this season. According to CBS News, “High vaccine rates, in combination with face masks, social distancing, school closures, stay-at-home orders and a lack...
Our Vaccine Injury Claim Results in 2020
Each year, we help numerous individuals and families across the country recover financial compensation for vaccine-related injuries and illnesses under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Last year was no different. Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to continue serving clients across the country remotely, and...
Here are the CDC’s Recommended Vaccine Schedules for 2021
Each year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publish updated recommended child, adolescent and adult vaccination schedules. Here, vaccine lawyer Leah Durant provides an overview of where you can find the schedules, what vaccines the CDC recommends, and what you need to know if you or your child...
When Should You Hire a Vaccine Injury Lawyer?
If you, your spouse or your child has been diagnosed with a vaccine-related injury or illness, you may be thinking about hiring a lawyer. But, if you are like many people, you may have questions as well. Do you really need a lawyer? If so, when is the right time to...
Can You Appeal a VICP Claim Denial?
Each year, approximately 20 percent of all claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) are denied. Claims can be denied for various reasons, from failing to submit adequate evidence to waiting too long to file. Depending on the reason why a claim is denied, it may be possible...