Leah Durant
Vaccine Court
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
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
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
Filing a VICP Claim in 2023: What Vaccine Recipients and Parents Need to Know
If you are dealing with pain after a flu shot or your child is experiencing symptoms of a vaccine-related injury or illness, you may have a VICP claim. Learn more. 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
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
Understanding the Vaccine Injury Claim Process
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides a source of financial recovery for individuals and families who are coping with the effects of vaccine-related injuries and illnesses. While the VICP is a federal government program, the process of filing a vaccine injury claim is very different from the process of filing under other government … Continue reading
Can the Flu Shot Cause Optic Neuritis?
Optic neuritis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve. This inflammation can cause pain and vision loss; and, as explained by Johns Hopkins Medicine, “[l]oss of vision in optic neuritis commonly reaches its maximum effect within a few days and starts improving within 4 to 12 weeks.” While the precise cause … Continue reading
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