Blog: Vaccine Injury
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Rare but Life-Changing Vaccine Side Effect
Dec 22, 2015
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) can cause someone who was once independent and healthy to suddenly become paralyzed, and it can happen very quickly. Even with prompt treatment, GBS can be fatal or cause permanent nerve damage. What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? GBS is a rare disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves. There is no known cure for GBS, but complex treatments and therapies can lessen the complications and severity of the condition. Guillain-Barré Syndrome Symptoms The most common...Read More - The 5 Facts You Need to Know about Vaccine Injury Claims
Oct 16, 2015
Filing a vaccine injury claim does not involve the same process as that of a lawsuit. Below are five important facts about the vaccine claim process that victims and their families should know. 1. Vaccine claims have their own program in Washington, D.C. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was established by the U.S. government as an accessible, no-fault process to compensate people who develop rare reactions to vaccines. Three federal government offices have a...Read More