In 2020, we saw the first significant drop in vaccine injury claims since 2011. This was almost certainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused many people to put off medical care that they deemed non-essential—including getting vaccinated in many… Read More ›
Vaccine Injury
HRSA: Nearly 75% of All Vaccine Injury Claims Involve Flu Shots
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides compensation to individuals and families who are coping with the effects of vaccine-related illnesses and injuries. The VICP covers many different types of illnesses and injuries, and it also covers many different… Read More ›
How Do Vaccine Injury Lawyers Get Paid?
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 ›
What Should I Do if My Child is Complaining of Pain After a Flu Shot?
Getting a flu shot hurts. For children, the experience can be especially difficult; and, when the pain hits, it can seem like it will never go away. But, it does go away. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control… Read More ›
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 ›
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 Much Money Can You Receive Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?
For individuals who have been diagnosed with vaccine-related injuries and illnesses, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides an important source of financial recovery. Established in 1988, the VICP has paid more than $4 billion in compensation to successful… Read More ›
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt After a Vaccination?
In general, a vaccination can be expected to cause a moderate amount of short-term shoulder pain. As explained by Health.com, common side effects of vaccine injections, “are just temporary and include pain, swelling, and redness around the site of the… 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 ›