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Arkansas Vaccine Lawyer

The admission to practice in the Court of Federal Claims, where vaccine injury matters are heard, is a federal admission. This federal admission allows admitted attorneys such as Phyllis Widman, Esq. to bring vaccine injury claims in all 50 states and D.C., including Arkansas. The Court of Federal Claims, also called the “Vaccine Court,” operates almost entirely by phone and electronic submission. Therefore, the vast majority of vaccine injury cases are completed without the Petitioner or attorney ever having to physically appear in court. Whether you are in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Jonesboro, Rogers, or anywhere in between, Widman Law Firm is ready to provide you with high level representation for your vaccine injury claim.

The Vaccine Court began as part of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) of 1986 in response to lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers for injuries sustained due to vaccine administration. The NCVIA created a no-fault program, whereby if your injury meets the Vaccine Injury Table requirements, you have a valid claim. The table requirements are essentially three parts: (1) the vaccine is covered by the program; (2) the injury is one listed on the table as known to occur after the particular vaccination received; and (3) the problematic reaction occurred within the timeframe specified on the table. Vaccines covered by the Vaccine Injury Table include Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines such as Gardasil and Cervarix, Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, Vaccines containing tetanus toxoid (e.g., DTaP, DTP, DT, Td, or TT), and Trivalent influenza vaccines. Even if your injury does not fall into the no-fault scheme, you may still have an “off-table” claim.

Successful Petitioners and their attorneys are paid through a federal fund created under the NCVIA that is paid into by the vaccine manufacturers through an excise tax on covered vaccines. Therefore, there are never any attorneys fees for the Petitioner associated with vaccine court claims. Ms. Widman has seven (7) years of experience working in the Court of Federal Claims and continues to further focus her practice in this highly specialized area. Ms. Widman’s experience in vaccine injury law and the Court of Federal claims has been exclusively on the side of the victims of vaccine injuries and their families. She works hard to win compensation for the victims’ pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and more.

If you or a family member have been diagnosed with any of the injuries discussed on our Specific Injuries page as a result of a vaccination administered in the State of Arkansas, including Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM), or a shoulder injury (SIRVA), call Phyllis Widman, Esq. as soon as possible for a free consultation. She and her team are ready and waiting to help you navigate the often confusing and emotionally tolling time after suffering a vaccine injury.


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"Phyllis Widman and her staff are the type of people you want fighting for you. They are organized, tenacious, thorough and compassionate. They understand how to work with the government and medical communities. If you are lucky to have Phyllis and her team work for you, you will be successful with your case." Bob and Ann, Waretown, NJ
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"I can sit here and write you a book about how hard she works for her clients. Long story short All around great lawyer highly recommended" Anonymous
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"Phyllis Widman, and staff, after years of continuous working on my behalf, keeping in touch with me every step of the way, for years, was happy to inform me that we had won the case. It wasn't easy, but she never gave up. Always answering my emails, and on top of my case. If you are looking for someone you can trust, and have faith in her and her team, will try very hard to get the right and fair results for you." Jim S.
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"I hired Phyllis Widman to assist me with the denial of my religious exemption for the COVID vaccine and employment termination by my employer. Phyllis was extremely knowledgeable and clearly explained to me about my legal rights and the legal process. I found her to be very efficient, organized, and passionate about her work and I especially liked that she really cared about me as a person and truly wanted what was best for me. I am very grateful to say, I did have a successful outcome. The religious exemption denial was overturned and I am back to work. I highly recommend Phyllis Widman." Kimberly R.
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"Phyllis and her team took care of everything after my injury. When I was hurt, I was unsure who to speak to, as I'm quite young and typically "let things go." After a few recommendations and the first phone call I knew I was in good hands. I don't know where I'd be right now if I didn't make that simple first phone call. A thank you just isn't enough, but thank you so so much for what your firm does." Anonymous
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"My experience with Phyllis Widman was excellent. I know that I would not have had the successful outcome that I did without the expertise and specialty training of Phyllis Widman. Phyllis worked tirelessly to make sure that my concerns were addressed, and my needs were met. Phyllis is extremely personable, friendly, comforting and very relatable. She is so well versed in the field of vaccine injury law. I am extremely fortunate to have found Phyllis for my case and would highly recommend her to anyone in search of a truly compassionate professional." Kristen M.
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