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• Information for Parents about Flu Shot Injury Claims

  By leahdurantlaw on February 14, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  As a parent, it can be difficult to know when pain after a flu shot is normal and when it is a sign of a potentially-serious vaccine injury. Once your child is diagnosed with a vaccine injury, it can also… Read More ›

• Is Shoulder Tendonitis a Vaccine Injury?

  By leahdurantlaw on November 25, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Shoulder tendonitis is a common condition that can have a variety of different causes. While traumatic accidents and overuse are the most common causes, shoulder tendonitis can also result from errors during vaccine administration. If you’ve been diagnosed with shoulder… Read More ›

• When Can You File a Vaccine Injury Claim for Intussusception?

  By leahdurantlaw on October 25, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Intussusception is a potentially serious medical condition that has been linked to the rotavirus vaccine in a very small percentage of cases. For qualifying parents of children who are diagnosed with intussusception following a rotavirus immunization, the National Vaccine Injury… Read More ›

• Can a Vaccine Cause Seizures?

  By leahdurantlaw on September 30, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Several different types of vaccines present risks for seizures. In most cases, these seizures are mild and not associated with any significant or long-term health risks. However, seizures can be symptomatic of potentially serious vaccine injuries and illnesses in some… Read More ›

• Filing a VICP Claim if Your Child Has Been Diagnosed with a Vaccine Injury or Illness

  By leahdurantlaw on September 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  While vaccine-related injuries and illnesses are rare, they do happen. For families who are struggling to cope with the effects of a childhood vaccine injury or illness, financial compensation is available through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The… Read More ›

• Can You File a Vaccine Injury Claim if a Vaccination Exacerbates a Pre-Existing Condition?

  By leahdurantlaw on August 10, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  In addition to causing a new injury or illness, it is also possible for a vaccination to exacerbate a pre-existing condition. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) covers many of these cases, and many individuals who experience an aggravation… Read More ›

• Signs and Symptoms of Td and Tdap Vaccine Injuries

  By leahdurantlaw on July 20, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  The Td and Tdap vaccines provide important protections for children and adults. While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend these vaccines for routine administration and consider them to be safe for the substantial majority of the… Read More ›

• 5 Types of Records that Can Help with a Vaccine Injury Claim

  By leahdurantlaw on July 9, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  For individuals diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries, recovering financial compensation typically involves filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). While the VICP is a federal government program, and while filing a VICP claim is much less complicated… Read More ›

• Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Vaccine Injury Claim?

  By leahdurantlaw on June 24, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  For individuals who are diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries, recovering their losses typically involves filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). While it is possible to file a VICP claim on your own, you can also hire… Read More ›

• Why Do VICP Claims Get Denied?

  By leahdurantlaw on June 19, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Since Congress established the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) in 1988, more than half of all claims filed under the program have been denied. While the VICP is a “no-fault” program that entitles vaccine recipients and families to financial… Read More ›