Archive for January 2022
What Are the Statute of Limitations for a Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit in Illinois?
If your child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, you understand the challenges they face every day–and the care they need to thrive. Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition, and it varies in severity. According to the CDC, it encompasses a group of conditions that affect someone’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. In…
Read MoreIllinois Semi Truck Accident Statistics: Everything You Need to Know
Every year, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) collects data on all types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in the state. IDOT then compiles and analyzes this data, publishing a report on the crash facts and statistics from that year. The last report published was the 2019 Illinois Crash Facts and Statistics. IDOT uses…
Read MoreWhat are the Most Common SIRVA Symptoms?
Did you know? People can get serious shoulder injuries from vaccines. But how does this happen? SIRVA stands for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration. SIRVA injuries occur when a vaccination is injected too high or too deeply into the shoulder. When a vaccine’s needle is misplaced, it may penetrate the shoulder capsule instead of…
Read MoreWhat SIRVA Exercises Help Relieve Shoulder Pain?
On rare occasions, after receiving a vaccine, people may experience what is called a “Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration,” also known as SIRVA. When experiencing SIRVA, common symptoms include intense shoulder pain and decreased range of motion. This condition can be difficult to deal with for the patient. It not only causes shoulder pain,…
Read MoreCan the Flu Shot Trigger AIDP?: What You Need to Know
Every year, millions of Americans get their annual flu shot. As we’re writing this article, it’s the middle of flu season and already thousands have been diagnosed with the flu. Most people who get their flu shot will only experience mild side effects, like body aches or a fever. However, a small percentage may develop…
Read MoreIs SIRVA Permanent? Does It Go Away On Its Own?
Believe it or not, people may actually sustain a shoulder injury from vaccination. This medical condition is known as a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (or SIRVA for short). SIRVA can happen to anyone following injection in the shoulder. Why? Because it is caused by how the vaccination is administered into the shoulder,…
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