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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Flu Shots and Potential Adverse Reactions

Posted by Leah Durant ⋅ May 4, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

by Leah Durant Individuals have been known to experience adverse reactions from their annual flu vaccines. One of the most common of these reactions is Guillain-Barre Syndrome, or GBS, but other types of adverse reactions can occur. GBS is a severe paralytic illness. Because it is administered annually, the flu shot is one of the … Continue reading →

Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration or SIRVA

Posted by Leah Durant ⋅ May 4, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

by Leah Durant Shoulder pain, soreness or tenderness are all common side effects that may be experienced following a vaccine injection. In some cases, however, improper administration of intramuscular vaccines, particularly above the deltoid muscle can result in a more severe vaccine injury, commonly known as SIRVA or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration. SIRVA … Continue reading →

FAQs About the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Posted by Leah Durant ⋅ May 4, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

by Leah Durant While vaccines are perfectly safe for most people, as with any drug, medication or medical procedure, there is always some degree of risk associated with vaccines, such as the possibility of allergy, more serious adverse reactions or even death. In most cases, the side effects associated with vaccines are mild and temporary, … Continue reading →

Can Brachial Neuritis Be Caused by Vaccines?

Posted by Leah Durant ⋅ May 3, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

by Leah Durant The short answer is yes. In fact, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program lists brachial neuritis as a Table injury for tetanus toxoid vaccine. Other vaccines may also be associated with brachial neuritis. If you have developed brachial neuritis after receiving a tetanus-containing vaccine, or any other vaccine, contact vaccine attorney Leah … Continue reading →