Leah Durant
Health Resources and Services Administration
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
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
COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Claims: Understanding the Differences Between the VICP and CICP
While the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) serves as a source of financial recovery for many individuals and families affected by vaccine-related injuries and illnesses, it does not cover injuries and illnesses caused by COVID-19 vaccines. Instead, injuries and illnesses related to COVID-19 vaccination are currently covered under a different program—the Countermeasures Injury Compensation … Continue reading
What is the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)?
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal government initiative established in 1988 that provides a source of monetary recovery for individuals and families who have experienced vaccine-related injuries and illnesses. While the vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for adults and children are generally considered safe, injuries … Continue reading
HRSA Releases English and Spanish Guides to Filing Vaccine Injury Claims
Despite its importance and the fact that it has paid more than $3.9 billion to vaccine recipients since 1989, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) remains relatively unknown. For individuals and families who have been affected by vaccine-related injuries and illnesses, the VICP provides a critical source of financial recovery; and, while some VICP … Continue reading
Vaccine Injury FAQs: Questions and Answers for Vaccine Recipients
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a vaccine-related injury or illness, gathering information about your situation can help you start to feel more comfortable and make smart decisions about seeking medical care and protecting your family’s legal rights. These answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs) are a good place to start: FAQs: … Continue reading
Understanding the Long-Term Costs of SIRVA
For many people, shoulder pain following a vaccination is an early symptom of Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration, or “SIRVA.” Awareness of SIRVA has been growing in recent years; and, in 2017, the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) added SIRVA to the Vaccine Injury Table under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program … Continue reading
Vaccine Resources for Parents
Vaccine Resources for Parents The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend several vaccinations for children from birth through age 18. If you are a parent and you have questions about vaccines, these resources may help you find what you are looking for: 1. What is the Recommended Vaccine Schedule for 2019? Whether you … Continue reading
Worried About Getting Flu? Women Shouldn’t Be
The flu — it’s a guy thing. A recent study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found evidence that the flu vaccine is more effective in women than men. Even when women get the flu, the study suggests that they are better at fighting off the virus. This disparity between men and women … Continue reading
A Face-Off between the NHL and Mumps
The National Hockey League is facing off against an unexpected opponent: mumps. As of late December, more than 20 NHL players have come down with mumps across five teams. Hockey stars like Sydney Crosby and Beau Bennett have sat out several games, an unhappy development for their teams and their fans. The NHL’s battle with … Continue reading
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