Immunize.org Provides Tips for Evaluating Vaccine Information Online

If you have questions about getting vaccinated, it is important to make sure you are relying on accurate information. Unfortunately, in today’s world, this is easier said than done. There are vast amounts of inaccurate information online—and this is especially true when it comes to information about vaccines.

So, what sources can (and should) you trust? Of course, if you have medical questions, it is best to consult with your doctor; and, if you have legal questions, you should consult with a vaccine injury attorney. But, if you are doing some research online, Immunize.org provides some tips for evaluating online health information. Continue reading

Brachial Neuritis from Vaccines: Causes, Effects and Claims Under the VICP

Brachial neuritis is a neurological condition that can cause symptoms lasting for months, and in some cases for several years. Since brachial impairs many people’s ability to work, it can prove extremely expensive, and it can also negatively impact many other aspects of people’s day-to-day lives. Fortunately, financial compensation is available in some cases, and those who have been diagnosed with brachial neuritis after receiving any type of tetanus vaccine should speak with a vaccine lawyer about their legal rights. Continue reading

Countdown to a Vaccine Injury Claim: How to Prepare for a Claim Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

For many individuals diagnosed with vaccine injuries, filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is an important step in the recovery process. The VICP covers injuries caused by most CDC-recommended vaccines—including injuries caused by adverse reactions and injuries caused by errors during vaccine administration. In this article, vaccine lawyer Leah V. Durant explains the steps involved in preparing to file a claim under the VICP. Continue reading

What is the Difference Between the VAERS and the VICP?

When you or a loved one experiences a vaccine-related injury, filing a report helps the government assess the overall safety of the vaccines administered in the United States. Vaccine injury reports help agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) make informed decisions about future vaccine recommendations—and filing a report is one of the most important steps you can take to help protect yourself, your loved ones and others in the future. Continue reading

What to Know if You’ve Been Diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rheumatica Following a Vaccination

Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disease that has been linked to several CDC-recommended vaccines. While the specific reason why these vaccines cause polymyalgia rheumatica remains unknown, the link has been recognized in claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Continue reading

When Can You File a Vaccine Injury Claim for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition that has several possible causes, including vaccine administration. When individuals develop CRPS following receipt of a flu shot, hepatitis B vaccine, HPV vaccine or other vaccine listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, they can file for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Continue reading

Is It Worth Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim?

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) has issued compensation awards to nearly 9,000 claimants since its establishment in 1988. However, more than half of all claims filed under the program have been denied. With this in mind, is it worth filing a claim if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a vaccine-related injury or illness? If so, is it worth hiring a vaccine injury lawyer to represent you? Continue reading

Your Family’s Legal Rights After a Fatal Vaccine Injury

Since Congress established the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) in 1988, less than 1,500 families have filed claims related to fatal vaccine injuries. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also indicate that vaccine-related deaths are rare. But, when these deaths occur, they are tragic regardless of the specific circumstances involved. Continue reading

Don’t Wait to Seek Help if You Have Concerns about a Vaccine Injury

Of the hundreds of millions of doses of vaccines administered in the United States each year, only an extremely small portion result in injuries and illnesses. In 2020, just 1,192 petitioners filed claims under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). With that said, if you have concerns about a vaccine-related injury or illness, you should take your situation seriously, and you should consult with both a doctor and a vaccine lawyer promptly. Continue reading

Which CDC-Recommended Vaccines Are (and Aren’t) Covered Under the Vaccine Program?

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) pays compensation to eligible claimants who have been diagnosed with injuries and illnesses related to many CDC-recommended vaccinations. However, not all CDC-recommended vaccinations are covered. In this article, vaccine lawyer Leah V. Durant discusses which vaccines are covered, which ones are not covered, and what you can do if your vaccine isn’t covered under the VICP. Continue reading