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Leah Durant

Leah Durant is a former U.S. Department of Justice trial attorney who specializes in vaccine injury claims covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. These cases are filed before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (more commonly known as the “vaccine court”) in Washington, DC, where she has been admitted to practice since 2008. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Leah Durant is a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park and received her law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. Leah Durant’s legal practice concentrates on litigating complex vaccine injury and medical related cases. She has an extensive legal background and has experience representing individuals with complex medical claims.
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HRSA Resumes Updating Vaccine Injury Compensation Data

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has historically published a monthly National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Data Report containing updated statistics on filings under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Here are some insights on the HRSA’s latest Data Report from the vaccine injury attorneys at Law Offices of Leah V. Durant & … Continue reading

Do I Need a Lawyer to File a VICP Claim?

If you, your child, or spouse, or another close family member has been diagnosed with a vaccine-related injury or illness, you may be eligible to file a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP serves as a source of financial recovery for individuals and families facing the consequences of vaccine-related medical … Continue reading

When is the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot?

When is the best time to get a flu shot (and what should you know before you go)? Here are some insights from the vaccine lawyers at the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant & Associates. Continue reading

Side Effects vs. Complications: What to Know After an Immunization

All vaccines have potential side effects. When getting vaccinated, it is a good idea to read about the potential side effects linked to the specific vaccination (or vaccinations) you are receiving—especially those that might make it unsafe to drive home for a period of time. Unfortunately, all vaccinations can all cause complications as well, and … Continue reading

7 Key Types of Documentation for Vaccine Injury Claims

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a vaccine injury, you may be able to file a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). This is a federal government program funded by an excise tax on vaccines that has paid billions of dollars in financial compensation to vaccine recipients and … Continue reading

Beyond the Needle: The Hidden Costs of Flu Shot Injuries

Getting a flu shot is supposed to be a simple and straightforward process. You are supposed to go in, get your flu shot, go home and move on with your life. Unfortunately, for some people, this isn’t the case. Instead, they experience serious complications that require medical treatment—and they find themselves in need of an … Continue reading

Why Is There a National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)?

If you have a claim for a vaccine injury, seeking just compensation will not involve filing a lawsuit against the vaccine’s manufacturer. Instead, it will involve filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Why is this the case, and how do you file a VICP claim? Vaccine injury attorney Leah V. … Continue reading

What Should You Do if You Get Diagnosed with SIRVA from a Covid Vaccine?

Shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) are a concern with all types of immunizations. This includes immunization against Covid-19. Since these injuries result from errors during injections, the specific vaccine being administered doesn’t matter. What should you do if you get diagnosed with SIRVA from a Covid vaccine? National vaccine attorney Leah V. Durant … Continue reading

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome from Vaccines: Causes, Effects and Claims Under the VICP

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a life-altering medical condition that has been linked to several CDC-recommended vaccines. Stanford Medicine describes CRPS as “a severely disabling condition,” and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) writes, “[p]eople living with CRPS have pain that is much greater than normal, even without a visible injury.” … Continue reading

What Is a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)?

When you receive a vaccination or take your child for a vaccination, you may receive a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) from your (or your child’s) healthcare provider. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that vaccine administrators provide a VIS along with each vaccine they administer. So, what is a VIS? In … Continue reading

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