Did you or a member of your family suffer Brachial Neuritis after receiving a vaccine containing Tetanus Toxoid? If so, you may have questions about the options available to you and whether you could pursue compensation. Whether you are looking for more information or you are ready to pursue your claim, it is important that you seek legal help with our team as soon as possible. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to get justice. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact our firm today.

Brachial Neuritis from Vaccines Containing Tetanus Toxoid

Brachial neuritis, which is also known as Parsonage-Turner Syndrome, is a rare neurological condition that can happen after vaccination with vaccines containing tetanus toxoid. Examples of vaccines containing tetanus toxoid include DTaP, DT, DTP, Td, and TT. These vaccines are widely considered safe and play a critical role in preventing infectious diseases; still, some individuals may experience adverse reactions that affect the nerves.

Brachial neuritis involves inflammation of the nerves in the shoulder or the brachial plexus. The inflammation can lead to sudden and severe pain in the shoulder or upper arm. The pain may be followed by muscle weakness, loss of function, and long-term disability. Affected individuals may struggle with lifting objects, performing daily tasks, and may find that other aspects of their lives can be affected. For example, some people may struggle maintaining employment. Recovery from brachial neuritis can take months or years. Some affected patients may never fully recover and regain their strength/mobility.

Liability for Brachial Neuritis from Vaccines Containing Tetanus Toxoid

Because of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), it is not necessary to prove liability for Brachial Neuritis resulting from vaccines containing tetanus toxoid. The VICP is a federal system established to provide compensation for affected individuals while protecting vaccine manufacturers and healthcare providers from direct lawsuits in most cases.

So, can you file a claim? Yes, you could pursue a claim. Instead of filing a traditional lawsuit, you will need to file a petition through the VICP. The VICP is a no-fault system designed to compensate affected individuals if they suffer specific harm due to a covered vaccine. To be eligible to file a claim under the VICP, the claim must involve a covered vaccine, an injury that lasted over six months, resulted in a hospitalization or surgery, or caused death, and must be filed within the appropriate time limit. After the petition and the required copies are submitted to the necessary parties, the case will be reviewed, and a judge will determine whether the case meets the criteria to receive compensation.

What Categories of Compensation are Available?

Claimants that pursue claims for harm caused by vaccines could be eligible to receive compensation for some of the following:

• Medical expenses

• Lost income

• Pain and suffering

• Death benefits

To be eligible to receive compensation under VICP, claimants will not have to prove negligence. Instead, they will need to prove that the vaccine likely caused the injury. If you are ready to explore the options available to you and your right to receive compensation, contact our team as soon as possible.