Most claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) settle out of court. In fact, according to the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), approximately four out of five successful claimants receive a settlement rather than an… Read More ›
As we do every year, we covered a lot of ground on our Vaccine Blog in 2019. Here is a look back at seven of our top articles from last year: 7 of Our Top Articles on Vaccine Injuries and… Read More ›
Vaccine safety is important. Each year, U.S. health care providers administer hundreds of millions of vaccinations, and each one of these vaccinations has the potential to cause an injury if it is not administered appropriately. While the number of vaccine… Read More ›
Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), vaccine-related injuries and illnesses are broadly separated into two categories: “on-table” injuries and “off-table” injuries. While injuries in both categories are eligible for compensation, there are less steps involved in pursuing a… Read More ›
Getting immunized is supposed to be a routine procedure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend numerous vaccines for children and adults; and, from the annual flu shot to childhood and travel vaccines, most individuals get at least… Read More ›
For individuals diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries and illnesses, the path to recovery often includes filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP is a federal program that provides financial resources to individuals who have been… Read More ›
For individuals diagnosed with shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), and other injuries and illnesses following vaccine injections, filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) can be an important part of the… Read More ›
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal government program that uses a tax on CDC-recommended vaccinations to provide financial compensation to individuals diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries and illnesses. Since its establishment in 1988, the VICP has awarded… Read More ›
If you or a loved one suffered a vaccine-related injury or illness and you filed a report with the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), you have done your part to aid in the government’s efforts to prevent future vaccine… Read More ›
Although vaccine injuries are relatively uncommon, they still occur more frequently than most people realize. Since its establishment in 1987, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) has paid more than $3.5 billion to thousands of individuals and families who… Read More ›
