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 ›
SIRVA
Proving That a Shoulder Injury is “Related to Vaccine Administration”
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 ›
The VICP is a “No-Fault Alternative to the Traditional Legal System”–What Does This Mean?
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 ›
Why SIRVA Occur So Frequently: Are Pharmacists/Clinics Rushing Vaccine Administration?
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 ›
Harvard Vaccinologist Says Vaccine Injuries Deserve More Attention
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 ›
CDC Issues Vaccine Recommendations and FAQs for Fall 2024
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 ›
Side Effects of COVID Vaccines
Learn About the Side Effects of COVID Vaccines and When You May Have a COVID-19 Vaccine Lawsuit While the general consensus among health authorities is that the COVID vaccines are generally safe for most people, these same health authorities recognize… Read More ›
CDC Provides Updates on the 2023-2024 Flu Season
The 2023-2024 flu season is in full swing. Here are the latest updates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with some information on flu vaccine injury claims from vaccine injury lawyer Leah V. Durant: Updated… Read More ›
What is the Correct Process for Administering a Vaccine?
Proper vaccine administration is critical for preventing vaccine-related injuries. Mistakes are easy to make, and while they may seem relatively minor, they can have serious and long-term consequences. The primary risk associated with mistakes during vaccine administration is a class… Read More ›
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Signs of SIRVA
Learn why you shouldn’t ignore the signs of a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from national vaccine lawyer Leah V. Durant.