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Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis & Haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib) Vaccines

Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria and pertussis spread from person to person through respiratory droplets caused by coughing or sneezing. Tetanus enters the body through cuts, scratches, or wounds. Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) can cause bacterial meningitis and other serious invasive infections in young children.

Vaccines that help prevent these diseases include DTP, DTaP, and DTaP‑Hib for children 6 years of age and younger. DTaP replaced DTP as the standard vaccine in the US. It is just as effective but safer, with fewer side effects. DTaP uses a form of the pertussis component known as “acellular pertussis,” which consists of purified pertussis antigens rather than whole bacterial cells.

A serious reaction associated with a DTaP, Tdap, Td, or Hib vaccine may warrant legal review, but an adverse event doesn’t automatically qualify for compensation. At Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, we evaluate the vaccine received, the injury, symptom timing, medical evidence, treatment, and lasting effects before discussing the available legal options.

Call (888) 891-2816 for a free consultation if you or a family member experienced a severe vaccine injury.

Nationwide DTaP Vaccine Injury Representation

Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates represents individuals and families pursuing vaccine injury petitions. We’re licensed to practice in the United States Court of Federal Claims, where federal vaccine compensation claims are filed.

We evaluate each client’s circumstances and develop an individualized legal strategy based on the available evidence, needs, and goals. Our relationships with medical experts and other professionals can help us develop the evidence required to support a petition.

We report a success rate of over 90%*, excluding infrequent filings made to protect statute-of-limitations deadlines before an investigation is complete. We don’t charge attorney fees or litigation costs to the injured petitioner.

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Expertise in Vaccine Injury Law
Our team specializes exclusively in vaccine injury cases, bringing deep knowledge and a focused approach to securing justice and compensation for our clients.
Personalized Client Care
We prioritize individualized attention, ensuring each client receives compassionate support and tailored legal strategies to meet their unique needs and circumstances.
Proven Track Record
With a history of successful outcomes and satisfied clients, our firm has established a reputation for effectively navigating the complexities of vaccine injury claims.
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Our commitment to making legal representation accessible and risk-free ensures you will not incur any attorney fees. We are dedicated to providing quality legal services without financial barriers.

DTaP Vaccine Side Effects

Most DTaP vaccine side effects are mild, but rare and dangerous reactions can occur. Mild side effects associated with the DTaP vaccine can include:

Pain and swelling at the injection site
Rash, mild fever
Irritability
Drowsiness
Fussiness
Vomiting
Loss of appetite after a shot

Rare but severe adverse reactions to DTaP, Tdap, Td, or Hib vaccines can include:

Shoulder Injury
Seizure
Non‑stop crying
High fever
Coma
Lowered consciousness
Brain damage
Aplastic Anemia
Optic Neuritis / Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Death
Neuromyelitis Optica

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis has been routinely given to children since the 1940s. Most children vaccinated with DTaP are protected throughout childhood, but that protection wears off by adolescence. More cases are therefore seen in adults who haven’t had a booster. The CDC recommends that adults receive a tetanus and diphtheria (Td) booster every 10 years. The Td booster doesn’t protect against pertussis and can also cause serious and dangerous side effects.

Vaccine Injury Table Timing Requirements

The Vaccine Injury Table identifies certain conditions and onset periods associated with covered vaccines. Meeting a listed timing window doesn’t automatically establish compensation. The medical evidence, duration, severity, and other requirements must also be evaluated.

For tetanus-toxoid-containing vaccines such as DTaP, DTP, DT, Td, and TT, the listed onset periods include:

Anaphylaxis: A severe allergic reaction beginning within 4 hours of vaccination.
Encephalopathy or encephalitis: Brain dysfunction or inflammation beginning within 72 hours of vaccination.
SIRVA: Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration beginning within 48 hours of vaccination.
Brachial neuritis: Inflammation or damage affecting nerves that control the shoulder and arm, with onset between 2 and 28 days after vaccination.

Is Your Shoulder Injury Related to a Vaccine?

Shoulder complications after vaccine administration can include sharp shoulder or upper-arm pain, swelling, tenderness, and lumps near the injection site. If your shoulder issues continue for more than 6 months after vaccination or a related procedure, you may meet the program’s severity requirement. Read more about shoulder injuries and when a claim may warrant review.

SIRVA, or shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, involves shoulder pain and limited range of motion after a vaccine intended for intramuscular administration in the upper arm. It concerns injury to musculoskeletal structures in the shoulder rather than a neurological injury.

Vaccine Injury Claim Severity Requirements

A nonfatal claim under the federal compensation program generally requires that the effects of the injury continue for at least 6 months after vaccination. A claim may also meet the severity requirement when the injury resulted in inpatient hospitalization and surgical intervention. Death claims are evaluated under separate program criteria.

These are general requirements, and eligibility depends on the specific medical and legal facts. We can review the vaccine administered, symptom onset, treatment history, and continuing effects during a free consultation.

Understanding Vaccine Injury Claims

A vaccine injury petition is filed in the United States Court of Federal Claims. We help clients evaluate eligibility, collect documentation, prepare the petition, and address the evidence required during federal review.

Eligibility Criteria: We evaluate whether the injury, vaccine, timing, and severity meet the requirements of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
Documenting Evidence: Medical records and other evidence can establish the vaccine received, symptom timing, diagnosis, treatment, and resulting effects. We assist clients in collecting the necessary documentation.
Filing Process: We prepare and file the vaccine injury petition in the United States Court of Federal Claims while tracking the applicable filing deadline.
Federal Review: After filing, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Vaccine Division attorneys evaluate the claim. The Court may require reports from medical experts before trial or settlement.

The duration of a claim can vary based on the medical evidence, legal issues, and case-specific proceedings. We guide clients through each stage and explain what the next step requires.

The Importance of Legal Representation in Vaccine Injury Cases

Vaccine injury cases involve specific eligibility rules, medical evidence, filing deadlines, and federal procedures. We assess those issues, explain your legal options, and build a strategy around your circumstances and goals so you don’t face the process alone.

Compensation in Vaccine Injury Claims

Available compensation depends on the evidence and circumstances of the claim. We handle claims seeking compensation for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses, and past and future life-care costs.

Life-care costs can include attendant care, necessary home modifications, and adaptive devices when required. Medical expense recovery is generally limited to out-of-pocket amounts that insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid hasn’t paid.

Pain-and-suffering compensation under the federal program is capped at $250,000. Compensation for a death following vaccination is also capped at $250,000. These limits don’t determine the value or eligibility of an individual claim.

Vaccine Injury Claim Filing Deadlines

For an injury claim, a program petition generally must be filed within 3 years after the first symptom or significant aggravation of the vaccine injury. For a death claim, the petition generally must be filed within 2 years of the death and within 4 years after the first symptom of the vaccine injury that caused the death.

A federal compensation claim generally must be filed and processed before a civil lawsuit against a vaccine manufacturer or administrator can proceed. Because these deadlines depend on specific dates and events, an individualized review is important when determining how much filing time remains.

Discuss a DTaP Vaccine Injury Claim

Individuals and families affected by a serious vaccine injury can speak with us about the evidence, filing requirements, and legal options that may apply. We provide nationwide representation without charging attorney fees or costs to the injured petitioner.

Call (888) 891-2816 for a free consultation about your vaccine injury claim with Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates.

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What Vaccines Are Covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Flu (Influenza), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Meningococcal, Pneumococcal, Polio, Rotavirus, and Varicella (Chickenpox).
For more information on vaccines included under the VICP, visit our page on Vaccines covered by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).
Do I have a Case for Damages?

Our law firm will advise you whether you have a case. It depends upon the type of vaccination you received, the timing of the adverse reaction, your current diagnosis, and whether you have achieved recovery. In complicated cases, an expert medical opinion will be necessary to determine the viability of a case.
What is a Vaccine Injury Lawsuit?

There are two types of lawsuits possible for a vaccine injury.
1. The most common is a Petition (complaint) filed before the United States Court of Federal Claims (”USCFC”) in Washington D.C. These cases are always defended by the Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys in the Vaccine Division. The DOJ employs approximately 35 attorneys. The Vaccine Division of the USCFC has 8 full-time Special Masters (Judges) who hear these cases. To file a federal case under the Vaccine Injury Program, it is wise to retain an experienced vaccine law firm to assist you as many cases need to be supported by expert medical testimony in order to succeed. Additionally, experienced attorneys know the potential value of a case when weighing the risk and likely compensation during settlement negotiations.
2. The second type of vaccine lawsuit is under State Law for products liability, or personal injury. It involves paying the cost for experts and depositions and varying legal standards. It may be more difficult to prove with respect to those vaccines not covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Act. For now, the traditional court system may be the only legal recourse available for non-covered vaccines. The exception to this is for Covid-19 cases. Sadly, Covid-19 cases are covered by the very restrictive Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) which is nonjudicial. Our law firm does not represent individuals in any administrative nonjudicial program.
How to File a Vaccine Claim?

An individual can file a claim without legal representation. The government utilizes Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys who defend each case. Therefore, it is wise to retain an experienced and reliable vaccine injury attorney to assist you through the process and who can make sure the rules and guidelines of the court be followed that the Special Masters (Judges) require.
How Common Are Vaccine Injuries?

Vaccine injuries are rare when considering the number of vaccinations given nationwide. According to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (“VICP”) statistics, less than 1% of vaccine doses result in adverse reactions. Many of these are not compensated since the adverse reaction lasts less than six months. Notwithstanding, many vaccine injuries are legitimate and must be fairly compensated.
How Can I Get Help After a Vaccine Injury?

The Vaccine Injury Compensation Act established the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). This Act covers cases involving 17 different vaccines as indicated on the “Types of Vaccines” tab of our website.
Assuming that the vaccine that caused your injury or illness is covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Act, you have come to the right place.
Experienced vaccine attorneys, such as those in our law firm, will gather the medical documentation and vaccine administration record necessary to complete a Petition for filing in the United States Court of Federal Claims (USCFC). Additionally, we will attempt to answer all of your questions during this process.

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