Understanding Vaccine Injury Claims

Most people receive vaccines without issue. But in rare cases, a vaccine can cause serious side effects that lead to long-term health complications, hospitalization, or even death.
When this happens, you may be eligible for compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) — a no-fault federal system that allows injured individuals to seek financial recovery without directly suing a healthcare provider or pharmaceutical company.

Common Vaccine Injuries We Handle

• Anaphylactic shock or severe allergic reactions

• Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)

• Guillain-Barré Syndrome

• Transverse Myelitis

• Brachial neuritis

• Chronic inflammatory reactions

• Death due to vaccine-related complications

We review your medical records, file your claim, and represent you in vaccine court with no upfront costs to you.

Vaccines Covered Under the Program
The VICP currently covers vaccines including:
 

• Tetanus

• Diphtheria

• Hepatitis A and B

• Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)

• Varicella (chickenpox)

• Influenza (flu shot)

• Human papillomavirus (HPV)

• Meningococcal and pneumococcal vaccines
   

COVID-19 vaccine claims may fall under a different program (Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program), and we can help assess where your claim should be filed.

What Compensation Can I Recover?

If your vaccine injury claim is successful, you may be eligible to receive:

• Past and future medical expenses

• Lost wages or earning capacity

• Up to $250,000 for pain and suffering

• Death benefits for surviving family members

• Attorneys’ fees paid separately by the program

Our legal team ensures all required documentation is submitted and that your claim is aggressively pursued within the rules of the court.

How Long Do I Have to File a Vaccine Injury Claim?

The time limit is strict. You must file:

• Within 3 years of the first symptom of injury

• Or within 2 years of a vaccine-related death

• And no more than 4 years from the onset of the injury that caused the death
   

Missing a deadline can prevent you from receiving compensation. We handle the timeline for you to avoid costly delays.

Get the Legal Help You Need 
Attorney fees are covered separately by the vaccine program. That means you pay nothing out of pocket. Whether your case is simple or complex, our firm will handle the paperwork, deadlines, and legal arguments on your behalf.

Call (404) 526-8866
Email: Nedwards@dpelegal.com
Or Schedule your free consultation today.