Blog: Vaccine injuries

Brachial Neuritis After Vaccination: Recognizing the Symptoms and Understanding Your Legal Options

Oct 20, 2026

Severe shoulder pain after vaccination is not always a routine side effect. In some cases, it may be a sign of a neurological condition known as brachial neuritis, also called Parsonage-Turner syndrome. Brachial neuritis affects the network of nerves responsible for movement and sensation in the shoulder, arm, and hand. For some individuals, the condition can cause debilitating pain, muscle weakness, and lasting limitations that interfere with everyday activities. Understanding the symptoms, how the condition...

New Developments in COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Claims: Could Filing Deadlines Be Extended?

Oct 6, 2026

If you experienced a serious injury following a COVID-19 vaccination but missed the deadline to file for compensation, a new development could potentially give you another opportunity to pursue your claim. The federal government is moving toward establishing a COVID-19 Countermeasures Injury Table, which could change how certain vaccine injury claims are evaluated and potentially extend filing deadlines for qualifying individuals. For people who received COVID-19 vaccines as far back as 2020, this development raises...

Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) Causes & Symptoms

Sep 29, 2020

Vaccines Can Trigger Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare but serious neurological disorder resulting in the inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation leads to damage to the protective coating surrounding nerve cells called the myelin sheath. The fact that ADEM damages the myelin makes it a member of a group of demyelinating diseases that includes multiple sclerosis. What are the Symptoms of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis ADEM? Neurological symptoms...