While vaccines save countless lives by preventing disease, and although most people who receive a vaccine don’t suffer from severe issues after getting vaccinated, some people unfortunately have injuries and reactions as a result of receiving a vaccine. But there is a program that provides compensation to individuals who have suffered vaccine-related injuries or illnesses. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal initiative that offers financial compensation to individuals who may experience serious adverse reactions following certain vaccinations. Let’s take a closer look at this program.
Learn More About the VICP
According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) website, “the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), a no-fault alternative to the traditional tort system. It provides compensation to people found to be injured by certain vaccines. Even in cases in which such a finding is not made, petitioners may receive compensation through a settlement.”
Individuals who believe they have been injured by a vaccine can file a claim with the VICP without needing to prove negligence on the part of the vaccine manufacturer or healthcare provider. This system streamlines the compensation process.
The program’s primary objective is to provide those injured by a vaccine with appropriate support while maintaining public trust in vaccinations. Unfortunately, there are instances in which a person is injured after receiving a vaccine – like in the case of SIRVA, or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration – and this program is one way legal recourse is available for the injured party.
Eligibility for VICP Compensation
To be eligible for compensation under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, individuals must meet certain criteria:
- Must have received a covered vaccine and suffered an injury or illness listed on the VICP’s Vaccine Injury Table within a defined time frame after vaccination
- Must have encountered the injury or illness for a certain duration as specified by the VICP
- Must file a petition with the VICP within the statutory time limits
It’s a good idea to consult with an experienced attorney familiar with vaccine injury claims to learn more about the VICP and your potential eligibility.
Working with Phillips Law Group
For more information on filing a claim, visit the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration website and call our team for more information on how we can act as your legal advocate.
Please contact us to learn more about your eligibility for pursuing a claim through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). We can discuss your situation in a free, no-obligation consultation and help you work out your next steps to seeking justice. Give Phillips Law Group a call at 602-222-2222 to learn more today.
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