Navigating the VICP system
Posted on August 21, 2023
As summer begins to come to an end, we are steadily approaching influenza (flu) season. The flu is characterized as an acute respiratory infection caused mainly by two of the four types of influenza viruses, Influenza A viruses and Influenza B viruses, that circulates globally. To prevent a seasonal flu epidemic, the CDC recommends that individuals 6 months and older...
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The United States Court of Federal Claims (Court of Federal Claims)
Posted on February 6, 2023
Did you know that there is a court in Washington D.C. that devotes part of its resources to litigating cases filed on behalf of individuals injured by certain vaccines? The United States Court of Federal Claims (Court of Federal Claims) does just that. In October 1988, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was created as part of the Court...
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Selecting Safe Toys
Posted on December 6, 2022
To Buy or Not to Buy? You are trying to find a toy for your toddler or a friend’s youngster. The label on the package reads: Intended for children over 3 years of age. Did you look at your bright and curious 2 year old, who takes things apart at home and think to yourself she’ll love this toy and...
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Helmets: Protecting The Brain
Posted on August 4, 2021
Can more be done in the design of helmets to reduce the risk of head injury? The answer to the question is frustratingly simple: Yes. To understand how helmet safety can be improved, we first need to understand how the brain is concussed or more seriously injured. Brain injury, which runs the gamut from a low-level injury (e.g., sub-concussive)...
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Philips CPAP/Bi-PAP Recall Lawsuit
Posted on July 13, 2021
Notice: Thank you for visiting our informational page regarding Philips CPAP/Bi-PAP Recall claims. At this time we are no longer accepting cases regarding Philips CPAP/Bi-PAP cases. However, if you feel that you have any questions about other defective medical devices, dangerous drugs, recalls, or any additional legal concerns that we may help you with, please call us or fill out...
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Complete Guide to Multi-District Litigation
Posted on February 1, 2021
Multi-district litigation is a special circumstance where many cases are combined during the pretrial process in front of a single Federal District Court. Sometimes referred to by the abbreviation MDL, this is done to reduce the burden on all parties involved, plaintiffs, defendants, and the court system, alike. What a multi-district litigation is, is a chance for the plaintiff and...
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NuVasive MAGEC Rod Lawsuits Guide: What to Do if You or a Family Member Has Been Injured
Posted on December 18, 2020
A NuVasive MAGEC lawsuit can help you get the compensation you deserve after a patient has been injured by complications related to the MAGEC spinal rod system. A popular implantable device that braces the spine as it grows in some pediatric scoliosis patients, the MAGEC Rod is meant to help limit spinal deformities safely and effectively. Unfortunately, the very...
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Juul & Vaping Side Effects: The Negative Side Effects You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Posted on December 14, 2020
More and more users are discovering that Juul side effects can have long-lasting repercussions. As it becomes more popular, the side effects of vaping are becoming more readily apparent, especially those bad effects of vaping that can lead to medical complications. Research continues to show the risks of vaping, even as manufacturers work to convince the public it is still...
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Paralysis After Flu Shots: What You Need to Know About This Vaccine Injury
Posted on October 15, 2020
Paralysis after a flu shot is an uncommon but serious condition that can have lasting implications for your health and wellness. Also known as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, this paralysis happens when your body’s immune system attacks your nerves. The CDC estimates that up to 6,000 people a year may develop Guillain-Barre Syndrome after receiving their annual flu vaccine, but the number...
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Does Juul Cause Popcorn Lung? Experts Weigh In on Potential Risks to Your Health and Safety
Posted on October 5, 2020
Juul popcorn lung complaints are becoming increasingly common, but are they valid? As the number of vape users increases and time passes, the amount of research into the potential long-term health effects of vaping is growing along with them. While vaping remains popular, it’s important for users to understand the risks they’re taking as well as the risks manufacturers are...
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Hand Sanitizer Safety Check
Posted on September 16, 2020
Is your hand sanitizer safe? In the post-COVID-19 world, the use of and demand for hand sanitizer has skyrocketed. This demand has led to some loosening of regulation around hand sanitizer that the common consumer should be aware of in order to make informed and healthy decisions. The FDA relaxed regulations over acceptable ingredients to be used in hand sanitizer...
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End Vaping Contest Winners Announced
Posted on June 16, 2020
Anapol Weiss is thrilled to announce that the winners of the End Vaping contest sponsored by the Anapol Weiss Foundation have been named. First, second and third place entry winners have been announced for vlog, middle and high school and meme entries, for nine total winners. The first-place vlog winner will receive $2,500 and the first-place meme winner will receive...
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