For individuals who are diagnosed with vaccine-related illnesses and injuries, the process of recovering financial compensation typically involves filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). While you do not need to hire a lawyer to handle… Read More ›
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
5 Reasons to Hire a Lawyer for Your VICP Claim
Here are Five Reasons to Hire a Lawyer if You Have Been Diagnosed with a Vaccine Injury The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal government program that provides compensation to individuals who have been diagnosed with qualifying… Read More ›
CDC Releases Updated Recommendations for Vaccination Against Hepatitis A
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released updated recommendations for when children should receive the hepatitis A vaccine. The new recommendations appear in the July 2020 edition of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)… Read More ›
Ultimate Guide to Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim – Part 3
In Parts 1 and 2 of our Ultimate Guide to Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim, we discussed the eligibility criteria for filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and the steps involved in seeking compensation under… Read More ›
Ultimate Guide to Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim – Part 2
In Part 1 of our Ultimate Guide to Filing a Vaccine Injury Claim, we discussed the eligibility criteria for filing a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Here in Part 2, we are covering the steps involved… Read More ›
How Often Do VICP Claims Settle, and How Can You Improve Your Chances of Settlement?
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 ›
2019 Year in Review: What Did We Learn about Vaccine Injuries and the VICP?
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 ›
CDC Publishes New Free Resources that Teach Vaccine Safety
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 ›
Which Vaccine Injuries are Eligible for Compensation Under the VICP?
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 ›
When Your Shoulder Pain Doesn’t Go Away: Vaccines and SIRVA
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 ›