Have you developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome after a recent Flu Shot?
If so, you may be eligible for Compensation
What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome?
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system is triggered in a way in which it attacks part of the peripheral nervous system (the network of nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord).
If you or a loved one has recently received news that they have been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), then you may be wondering, "why me?" or "what caused this?"
What causes GBS?
Guillain-Barré Syndrome is the most common and most severe acute paralytic neuropathy, with about 100,000 people developing the disorder every year worldwide. There are many known causes of GBS that are supported by the relevant medical literature and supported by clinical practice. There are numerous viral and bacterial agents that can cause GBS, however, many patients and treating physicians fail to consider whether a recent vaccination could have triggered the onset of GBS. show more...
However, cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome have been linked to recent influenza vaccines. The relevant medical literature on the issue is consistent in establishing a causal link between the influenza vaccine and the onset of GBS. The literature states that if an individual had an influenza vaccine within the six (6) weeks prior to the onset of GBS, then it is more likely than not that the cause of the GBS was that influenza vaccine. (cite: J Kwong. Risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome after seasonal influenza vaccination and influenza health-care encounters: a self-controlled study. The Lancet. 2013 Sep;13(9):769-76).
When determining the onset of GBS, it is important to note that it is not when the diagnosis occurs or is made by a medical professional, but rather when the symptoms of GBS began. The onset of GBS is most typically characterized by a sudden and rapid onset of numbness, weakness and tingling in the individual's feet and/or legs. The symptoms can also present as a burning, "crawling ants," or "pins and needles" sensation in the legs. Individuals will also often have a spontaneous fall due to the severe lower extremity weakness.
Symptoms peak within 4 weeks after onset, followed by a recovery period that can last months or years, as the immune response decays and the peripheral nerve undergoes an endogenous repair process. (cite: HJ Willison. Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The Lancet. 2016. 388:10045. Pp. 717-727).
How is GBS related to the flu shot?
Based on years of successful litigation in proving that the influenza vaccine can and does cause GBS, the Department of Health and Human Services has conceded that the flu shot can and does cause GBS if the symptoms of GBS began within 42 days of the person receiving a flu shot. If you or a loved one fits within this time frame, then you are automatically eligible for compensation and it is just a matter of "how much."
If you or a loved one received a flu shot in the weeks before the onset of GBS, please contact our vaccine attorney below who can discuss how you would be eligible for vaccine compensation settlements for pain and suffering, medical expenses, future medical care and lost wages.
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Did you develop GBS after a Flu Shot? If so, you may be eligible for substantial compensation from the Vaccine Fund that can help you pay for medical treatment, recover lost wages, and ease your pain and suffering.
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A licensed attorney that specializes in vaccine law will review your case for free and identify resources that can help you or your loved one cope. The attorney will ask you questions about the vaccine that caused the injury and the patient’s medical history. Law firms use this information to evaluate your claim. They will let you know whether they are able to handle a case like yours.
03 Decide the Best Option for You
Filing a lawsuit can help you pay for medical treatment, recover lost wages, and ease your pain and suffering. The Vaccine Awareness Center helps you start this process. We connect you with a licensed attorney that specializes in vaccine law, but the decision whether to file a lawsuit and hire a specific firm is entirely up to you.
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~ Scott Reynolds from Warren, Michigan
Feb. 10, 2022
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