Blog: Vaccine Injury Lawyers Archive
What to Expect in the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
Blog Series: The Journey Through Vaccine Injury (Part 7 of 7) The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a unique Court under the jurisdiction of the United States Court of Federal Claims, which is designed specifically to handle vaccine injury claims....
Why and When to Contact a Vaccine Injury Attorney
Blog Series: The Journey Through Vaccine Injury (Part 6 of 7) If you are injured by a vaccine, the decision to contact an attorney may feel overwhelming, but knowing the right time to seek legal guidance helps protect your legal rights and ensures that your claim is...
Navigating the Healthcare System with a Vaccine Injury
Blog Series: The Journey Through Vaccine Injury (Part 5 of 7) Navigating the healthcare system with a vaccine injury requires patience, persistence, and careful planning. Understanding how to effectively work with healthcare providers and navigate medical systems can...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome After Vaccination: Understanding Vaccine-Related GBS
Blog Series: The Journey Through Vaccine Injury (Part 4 of 7) Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is one of the most serious complications following vaccination. Understanding the signs and progression of GBS helps individuals recognize when concerning symptoms might...
When to Suspect SIRVA: Understanding Vaccine-Related Shoulder Injuries
Blog Series: The Journey Through Vaccine Injury (Part 3 of 7) A Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) is one of the most common vaccine-related injuries. Understanding the signs, symptoms, and progression of SIRVA is essential to when to suspect...
Documenting Your Vaccine Injury: A Critical Step for Your Case
Blog Series: The Journey Through Vaccine Injury (Part 2 of 7) Documenting your vaccine injury symptoms properly plays a vital role in both medical treatment and potential legal claims. Understanding what information to document and how to maintain detailed records can...
First Signs: Recognizing Vaccine Injury Symptoms
Blog Series: The Journey Through Vaccine Injury (Part 1 of 7) Some individuals may experience unexpected reactions to vaccinations and recognizing the early warning signs of a vaccine injury is crucial for receiving proper medical care and obtaining documentation of...
The Vaccine Injury Court: A Unique Legal System
In the 1980s, a growing number of lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers and healthcare providers threatened to cause vaccine shortages and reduce U.S. vaccination rates. To address this issue, Congress passed the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act in 1986,...
Vaccine Injury Lawyers vs Personal Injury Lawyers: What’s the Difference?
If you or a loved one has suffered from an injury or illness that you believe was caused by a vaccination, you may be considering legal action. However, not all lawyers are created equal when it comes to handling vaccine injury cases. There is a crucial distinction...
The Frequency of Vaccine Injuries: Understanding the Facts and Your Rights
Siri & Glimstad’s vaccine injury attorneys frequently receive questions about the prevalence of vaccine injuries. While vaccines are crucial public health tools, our team’s extensive experience in vaccine litigation has given us unique insights into their adverse...
Reducing Vaccine Injury Risks: Essential Preventative Measures
Siri & Glimstad’s vaccine injury attorneys understand the critical importance of taking preventative measures to reduce the risk of vaccine injury. Both healthcare providers and patients must understand potential risks and take proper precautions before a given...
How to Identify Vaccine Injury in Your Child
Childhood immunization has become a standard part of healthcare to mitigate known diseases. Getting your child vaccinated is lauded as a responsible thing to do to keep your child healthy and safe. Still, vaccines of all kinds can also carry risks to your child. So,...
Ways to Help Relieve SIRVA Pain at Home
If you are currently suffering from SIRVA pain (which stands for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) from a poorly placed vaccine injection you know just how painful a frozen shoulder can be. Caused by damage done to ligaments, tendons or bursae, this...
How to Report a Vaccine Injury to VAERS
Vaccine injuries do happen and when they do, it’s important that this information is properly reported and documented for the purposes of improving health and safety protocol related to vaccinations. In the United States, the way to report a vaccine injury experience...
VICP or CICP – What’s the Difference?
Vaccines are a medical product and as such, just like any other medical product, can cause injuries in certain people. For those who have sustained a vaccine-related injury, understanding the available compensation programs is crucial. Two such programs, the...