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
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
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
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
FY2023 Vaccine Injury Claim Statistics: Year-End Data from the VICP
Each fiscal year, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) publishes year-end data on claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). It recently released its year-end report for the 2023 fiscal year (which ended on September 30), and the data in the report shed light on some interesting trends. In this article, … 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
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