Archive for May 2021
When a Vaccine Causes ADEM: What You Need to Know
In rare cases, vaccines trigger an autoimmune response in the body. As a result, the body’s immune system begins attacking itself. When this happens, one condition the vaccinated person may develop is Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM). Experiencing ADEM firsthand can be a terrifying experience. According to the Cleveland Clinic, people fighting ADEM attacks may lose…
Read MoreWhat Happens After Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
After a work injury, it can be frustrating not knowing what comes next after filing a worker’s compensation claim. Medical bills start piling up, and you don’t know if you’re going to receive the benefits you were promised. What should you do next? For over 30 years as a workers’ compensation lawyer, I have been…
Read MoreCan I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Illinois?
Let’s say you break your arm at work in Illinois. You have a great relationship with your employer, and you don’t want to complicate your relationship. You question whether to file a claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) in fear of being fired or retaliated against by your employer. What should you do?…
Read MoreWhat is Temporary Total Disability (TTD)? And How Is It Calculated?
When you’re injured on the job, you’re entitled to various workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits help you pay the bills while you recover from an injury. One of these benefits is called Temporary Total Disability (TTD). In fact, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act states that an injured person who remains off work due to a…
Read MoreFAQ: Everything You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries and Compensation
At Shannon Law Group, we have been receiving calls from folks across the United States who have experienced a vaccine injury like SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson. If you’re one of these people, I wrote this article for you. 6 Answers…
Read MoreWatch Now: Understanding the VICP Webinar
In this recording of our latest webinar, our attorneys Jonathan Svitak, Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato, and Patrick Anderson offer exclusive insight into the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Jonathan starts off by discussing the current status of the SIRVA removal issue and the future of Covid-19 vaccines and the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Next, Pat Anderson…
Read MoreFDA to Authorize COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 12-15 Next Week
This week, the New York Times reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to authorize the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 12-15 years old by early next week. This is good news for the country as it continues to battle coronavirus outbreaks and tries to reach herd immunity.…
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