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• 5 Key Facts About the Vaccine Court

  By leahdurantlaw on January 6, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a legal process that starts with submitting a petition to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, which is also commonly known as the Vaccine Court. If you or… Read More ›

• CDC Launches “How Vaccines Work” Video Series for Parents and Children

  By leahdurantlaw on September 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced the launch of a video series entitled “How Vaccines Work” that is intended to help parents and their children better understand the benefits vaccination offers and what they can expect… Read More ›

• When Your Shoulder Pain Doesn’t Go Away: Vaccines and SIRVA

  By leahdurantlaw on September 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Getting immunized is supposed to be a routine procedure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend numerous vaccines for children and adults; and, from the annual flu shot to childhood and travel vaccines, most individuals get at least… Read More ›

• Where Should Flu Shots Be Administered to Avoid SIRVA?

  By leahdurantlaw on August 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  As with all types of injected vaccines, the annual flu shot carries the potential for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). These are injuries that result not from an adverse reaction to the vaccine itself, but rather from mistakes… Read More ›

• What You Should Know about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)

  By leahdurantlaw on August 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  For individuals diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries and illnesses, the path to recovery often includes filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP is a federal program that provides financial resources to individuals who have been… Read More ›

• How Much Does It Cost to File a VICP Claim?

  By leahdurantlaw on August 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  For individuals diagnosed with shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), and other injuries and illnesses following vaccine injections, filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) can be an important part of the… Read More ›

• 2019 is On Pace to See a Record Number of VICP Claims and Awards

  By leahdurantlaw on August 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal government program that uses a tax on CDC-recommended vaccinations to provide financial compensation to individuals diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries and illnesses. Since its establishment in 1988, the VICP has awarded… Read More ›

• Can Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS) be Vaccine-Related?

  By leahdurantlaw on July 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS) is a variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) that has been linked to certain vaccinations, including the annual flu shot. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), most patients diagnosed with MFS achieve “almost complete” recovery… Read More ›

• CDC “You Call the Shots” Infographic Explains How to Avoid SIRVA

  By leahdurantlaw on June 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) account for nearly half of all claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). This is an alarming statistic, as all forms of SIRVA can be avoided with proper vaccination techniques… Read More ›

• VICP Eligibility: Does Your Vaccine Shoulder Injury Qualify for Compensation?

  By leahdurantlaw on June 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  As awareness of the risk of shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) grows, more people are seeking treatment and compensation for SIRVA. Recent data show that nearly half of all claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program… Read More ›