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• Why Hiring a Vaccine Attorney Is Advisable When Filing a Vaccine Claim

  By leahdurantlaw on October 29, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  “To be compensated by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), you must file a petition with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. . . . Because this is a legal process, most people hire a lawyer.” – Health Resources… Read More ›

• Are You Experiencing Pain After a Flu Shot? Possible Causes for Pain after Vaccination

  By leahdurantlaw on July 17, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  The flu shot. Nearly half of all Americans get one every year. This makes the flu shot more popular than both Twitter and Instagram, though it has not quite reached the ranks of Facebook and Smartphones (71 percent of adults… Read More ›

• What Does It Take for a Vaccine to Receive FDA Approval?

  By leahdurantlaw on April 30, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  All vaccines given to children and adults in the United States are subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA approval process is intended to ensure that vaccines and other drugs are both effective and safe… Read More ›

• What is the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and When Should You Hire a Vaccine Lawyer?

  By leahdurantlaw on March 25, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Most of the time, when you suffer unexpected injuries or an illness is that caused by a dangerous medication, your only option for seeking compensation is to file a traditional tort lawsuit. This involves taking your doctor, the hospital, the… Read More ›

• Protecting Yourself from Vaccine Injuries – Understanding the Risks of Anaphylaxis

  By leahdurantlaw on February 17, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction experienced by individuals with severe allergies to certain vaccines. Millions of people in the United States suffer from anaphylaxis each year – with many occurring following the receipt of a vaccination. How do… Read More ›

• The Consequences of Vaccine Injuries – Living with Guillain Barre Syndrome

  By leahdurantlaw on February 16, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a disease that affects the nervous and immune systems, causing numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and loss of reflexes. Many people diagnosed with GBS experience a full recovery. In a small percentage of cases, however, GBS… Read More ›

• It’s Flu Season – Things to Know About the Flu Vaccine

  By leahdurantlaw on December 17, 2015 • ( 0 )

  

  What You Don’t Know About the Flu Vaccine Can Hurt You Many people don’t realize the flu vaccine is different every year. Each year, scientists select the flu strains that will be covered by the upcoming flu season’s vaccine. Some… Read More ›