Leah Durant
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
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
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 Costs Does the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) Cover?
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal government program that provides a source of financial recovery for individuals and families coping with the effects of vaccine-related injuries and illnesses. Individuals and families that have claims under the VICP can recover many, but not all, of the costs they incur as a result … Continue reading
Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Child Vaccine Injuries
As a parent, you always want to do what is best for your child. For many parents, this means following the CDC’s Recommended Immunization Schedule. While the CDC’s recommended childhood vaccines are generally safe, all immunizations—for both children and adults—present risks. Unfortunately, this means that children will experience vaccine injuries in some cases. With this … Continue reading
What Vaccine Recipients Should Know About Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disorder that has been linked to the influenza and tetanus vaccines recommended for routine administration in the United States. While only a very small percentage of flu shot and tetanus shot recipients develop GBS, for those who get diagnosed, the consequences can be life-altering. Even though the chances … Continue reading
How to Document Your Vaccine Injury Claim
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides a source of financial recovery for individuals diagnosed with vaccine injuries. Filing a vaccine injury claim under the VICP involves submitting a petition to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington D.C., and claimants must have adequate documentation to substantiate their petitions. Generally, when it comes … Continue reading
What Compensation is Available for ITP from a Vaccine?
Compensation Available Under the VICP for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura The VICP provides compensation to eligible individuals and families who have been diagnosed with ITP caused by an MMR immunization. Under the terms of the VICP, claimants can seek compensation for three primary categories of losses: Claimants can also obtain compensation for certain other qualifying out-of-pocket … Continue reading
Answers to More FAQs about the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal government program that pays financial compensation to eligible vaccine recipients and families. If you have questions about filing a VICP claim, our FAQs page is a good place to start. Here are some additional answers you may want to know from national vaccine injury attorney … Continue reading
Looking Back at Our Vaccine Injury Claim Awards from 2021
In 2021, our firm helped more than 100 clients obtain compensation awards under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). In this article, vaccine injury lawyer Leah V. Durant takes a look back at some of our statistics from the year. 1. $9.9 Million in Compensation Awarded Our clients received a total of approximately $9.9 … Continue reading
How Does the VICP Calculate Compensation for Vaccine Injuries?
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides a source of financial recovery for many individuals and families who are coping with the effects of vaccine-related injuries and illnesses. But, filing a successful VICP claim is not easy, and one of the most challenging aspects of filing a successful claim is determining how much you … Continue reading
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