Leah Durant | Vaccine Attorney - Vaccine Blog

Injuries caused by most CDC-recommended vaccines are covered under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP covers eligible claimants’ out-of-pocket expenses, loss of income, and pain and suffering—and it has paid over $4.6 billion to more than 10,000 eligible claimants over the past 35 years. It also covers the cost of hiring a vaccine attorney, which means that claimants can obtain no-cost legal representation for their VICP claims.

However, at present, the VICP does not cover injuries caused by the COVID-19 vaccine.

Our COVID Vaccine Injury Lawyers Discuss the Latest Information on Vaccine Safety

Are the COVID vaccines safe? This question has been top of mind for many people since the first vaccines were announced at the height of the pandemic in late 2020. The short answer seems to be that the COVID vaccines are generally safe for most people; but, like all vaccines, they can cause adverse reactions and have other adverse effects in a small percentage of cases. For those who experience adverse effects, taking appropriate legal action is important, and our COVID vaccine injury lawyers are available to help.

COVID Vaccine Safety According to the CDC, WHO and Johns Hopkins Medicine

While it can be difficult to find reliable information about

The federal government has established two separate programs that provide financial compensation to individuals and families who are coping with the effects of vaccine injuries. However, while these programs serve a similar purpose, they are different in almost every respect. If you think you may have a claim, understanding these differences is important—and this starts with understanding which specific vaccines each program covers. Vaccine injury lawyer Leah V. Durant explains:

What Vaccine Recipients and Families Need to Know About the VICP and CICP

The federal government’s two vaccine injury compensation programs are the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP).

When you have questions about getting vaccinated, it is important that you get your questions answered. Typically, this means consulting with your healthcare provider—and it is important to rely on medical advice that is custom-tailored to your (or your child’s) unique health profile and medical history. But, if you are looking for free information online, a good resource is the CDC’s “Ask the Experts” database.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consider the annual flu shot to be safe for most people, and the CDC recommends that the vast majority of Americans get a flu shot each year. According to the

When you have a claim for a vaccine-related injury or illness under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), it is important to document the costs of your injury or illness as thoroughly as possible. This includes not only your financial costs (i.e., your lost wages, medical bills and other out-of-pocket expenses), but your non-financial costs as well. The VICP allows claimants to recover up to $250,000 for their pain and suffering, and one of the best ways to document your pain and suffering is by keeping a “pain journal.

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with a vaccine-related illness or injury, it will be important to learn about your legal rights under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP pays financial compensation to eligible vaccine recipients and their family members—and it covers most (but not all) CDC-recommended vaccines.

Attorney Leah Durant represents dozens of clients in VICP claims annually. She also publishes numerous articles on topics related to vaccine injuries and VICP claims each year. Here is a look back at some of the key insights she shared in 2023:

Understanding the Causes of Vaccine-Related Injuries and Illnesses

The causes of

When you have a vaccine injury claim, hiring a lawyer to represent you is one of the first steps toward asserting your rights under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). But, how do you choose the right vaccine lawyer for you?

There are several factors to consider when choosing a lawyer to file a vaccine injury claim on your behalf. While there is no “right” answer, it is extremely important to make an informed decision.

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare neurological disorder that has been linked to multiple vaccines. While CIDP is rare, it greatly impacts the lives of those who are diagnosed, and coping with CIDP’s effects can be a lifelong process.  

With this in mind, individuals who are coping with the effects of CIDP should speak with a vaccine attorney about their legal rights.

Brachial neuritis is a type of nerve injury that has been linked to the tetanus shot. It is considered a form of shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), which is a class of injuries caused by errors during the immunization process.

If you have been diagnosed with brachial neuritis after getting a tetanus shot, you should speak with a vaccine injury attorney about your legal rights.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its preliminary forecast for the 2023-2024 flu season. While the CDC has yet to release its first estimates for the geographic spread of the virus during the upcoming flu season, it has adjusted its