Frozen shoulder, formally known as adhesive capsulitis, can have a variety of causes. Most of these causes relate to inflammation of the tissue surrounding the shoulder joint, which is known as the capsule. In a small percentage of cases, inflammation… Read More ›
Among all of the various types of vaccine injury claims the firm handles, shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) are easily the most common. With that said, SIRVA is still uncommon overall, and only an extremely small percentage of… Read More ›
Parents whose children have been diagnosed with vaccine injuries may be eligible to seek financial compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Program (VICP). The VICP is a federal program that exists specifically to help cover the costs of vaccine-related injuries… Read More ›
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) can be a life-altering condition. While GBS is rare—and while its specific cause remains unknown—it has been linked to the flu shot and tetanus vaccines in some cases. Awareness of this link is growing; and, today, cases… Read More ›
The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) describes the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) as “a no-fault alternative to the traditional legal system for resolving vaccine injury petitions.” What does this mean? Why is it important? National vaccine… Read More ›
While some vaccine-related medical conditions result from adverse reactions to vaccines themselves, others result from errors during the vaccine administration process. These include shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). Recent data suggest that SIRVA may be a growing concern,… Read More ›
In comparison to the number of vaccines administered in the United States each year, vaccine injuries are extremely rare. However, with hundreds of millions of vaccines administered annually, the total number of vaccine injuries is still significant. This is a… Read More ›
Each year, we publish several articles that contain useful information for vaccine recipients and their families. We also publish articles with information for people who have questions about getting vaccinated—as we believe it is important for everyone to make an… Read More ›
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal government program that provides compensation to individuals and families affected by vaccine-related injuries. But, while the VICP covers most vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),… Read More ›
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its updated vaccine recommendations for fall 2024. At the same time, it published the answers to several frequently asked questions (FAQs) about getting vaccinated on Vaccines.gov. Here is an… Read More ›