Leah Durant
vaccine injury
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
What Should Medical Professionals Do Before Administering a Vaccine?
Learn about proper vaccine administration procedures—and what to do if you are dealing with a vaccination-related injury—from national vaccine attorney Leah V. Durant. Continue reading
7 Signs That Shoulder Pain is Related to a Vaccination
Shoulder pain is among the most common side effects people experience after getting vaccinated. While this pain goes away for most people (usually in less than 48 hours), some vaccine recipients continue to experience pain for weeks or months—if not longer. If you are dealing with shoulder pain, it is important to know whether your … Continue reading
Are You Eligible to Receive a Vaccine Injury Settlement?
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) pays financial compensation to individuals and families who are coping with the effects of qualifying vaccine injuries, and most successful VICP claims are resolved via settlement. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed, are you eligible to receive a vaccine injury settlement? In this article, national … Continue reading
Signs of Flu Shot Injuries in Children
It’s back-to-school season, and that means many parents are taking their children for their annual flu shots. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend vaccination against influenza for most children—with only very limited exceptions for those who are at high risk for severe adverse reactions. Unfortunately, while extremely rare, flu shot injuries do … Continue reading
Should I Get a Flu Shot if I’ve Had an Adverse Reaction in the Past?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that most people get a flu shot each year. For the 2020-2021 flu season, the CDC says that, “[g]etting a flu vaccine is more important than ever.” But, what if you have had an adverse reaction to the flu shot in the past? Should you … Continue reading
What is Involved in Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim?
For individuals and families who are struggling to cope with the effects of vaccine-related injuries, financial relief is available through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP is funded by an excise tax on vaccines recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and it has paid more than $4 … Continue reading
A Comprehensive Review of Our VICP Claim Results in 2019
At the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, our practice is devoted to representing individuals and families in vaccine injury claims under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Each year, we handle hundreds of claims, and we recover millions of dollars in compensation for our clients’ medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and … Continue reading
Vaccine Court Warns of Scams Targeting Vaccine Injury Claimants
Individuals who have been diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries and illnesses have enough to worry about without having to be concerned that they could become victims of fraud. Unfortunately, some scam artists choose to target individuals who have filed claims under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), and the Court of Federal Claims has issued … Continue reading
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