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If you or a loved one suffered an injury from a vaccine, our vaccine injury lawyers may be able to help you seek compensation from the federal government. We handle all vaccine injury claims through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, filing them in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
What is the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccines for most people, starting in childhood. These immunizations protect millions from serious diseases every year in the United States.
While vaccines are generally safe, Congress recognized in the 1980s that they can sometimes cause serious, life-changing side effects. To support those affected, the government established a national compensation program for vaccine injuries. At Shannon Law Group, our experienced vaccine attorneys help victims secure the compensation they continue medical care and pay the bills.
Vaccines, like any medication, are not perfect. In some cases, they can cause more harm than good. Serious side effects, such as SIRVA or Guillain-Barre Syndrome, may lead to lifelong health conditions and the need for ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.
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Download your free copy of our book, Shoulder Injury After a Vaccine: Your Guide to SIRVA and How to Get Compensation for Your Injury in the VICP.
In this book, you'll learn more about SIRVA, what to do after a SIRVA injury, and how to file a claim for this injury in the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
Download your free copy of Vaccine Injuries: Understanding the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program by attorney Jonathan Svitak.
In this publication, Jonathan explains the history of this unique federal program and answers some of your most frequently asked questions about vaccine injury cases.
Helping Vaccine Injury Victims in All 50 States
If you believe you were injured by an injection, contact our national vaccine injury lawyers today at (312) 578-9501 for a free case review. You may be eligible for compensation through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
If you have more questions about the VICP and how you can obtain compensation, scroll down to the FAQ section on this page.
What is a Vaccine Injury?
When you receive a vaccine, you may experience mild side effects like fever or body aches. However, a vaccine injury occurs when a significant adverse reaction follows an immunization.
If you have suffered a serious medical issue that you believe resulted from a recent vaccination, you may be entitled to compensation from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
Any reaction that disrupts your ability to live as you did before the vaccine may qualify as an injury. Our experienced vaccine injury attorneys can assess your case and guide you toward the best course of action.
Common Vaccine Injuries and Adverse Reactions:
- SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration)
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
- Brachial Neuritis
- Intussusception
- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reaction)
Which Vaccines Cause Injuries and Side Effects?
Certain injuries and reactions have been linked to various vaccines. However, the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides compensation only for specific vaccines administered in the United States. In general, vaccines included in the childhood immunization schedule are covered.
Below, please see all vaccines that are covered (and are not covered) by the VICP.
Vaccines Covered by the VICP:
- Tetanus vaccines (e.g., DTaP, TD, DTP, Td, or TT)
- Pertussis shots (e.g, DTP, DTaP, P, DTP-Hib)
- Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines (e.g., MMR, MM, MMRV)
- Polio vaccinations (e.g., OPV, IPV)
- Hepatitis B vaccines
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) injections
- Varicella vaccines
- Rotavirus vaccinations
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines
- Seasonal flu shots
- Meningococcal vaccines - Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (MPSV4), Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4)
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations
Vaccinations NOT Covered under the VICP:
- COVID-19
- RSV
- Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPSV, PPV)
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine
- Anthrax
- Rabies
- Smallpox
- Yellow Fever
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Typhoid Fever
1. Receive a covered vaccine
To qualify for compensation under the VICP, you must have received a vaccine covered by the program in the United States. A list of eligible vaccines is provided in the question above—scroll up to review it.
2. Your Vaccine Injury Symptoms Last for 6+ Months
Before filing your petition, you must have experienced vaccine injury symptoms for more than six months. The only exception is if your vaccine reaction requires surgery, such as in cases of intussusception.
3. File your claim within the statute of limitations
To seek compensation, you must file your petition within three (3) years from the onset of your symptoms. This deadline applies even if you were unaware at the time that your symptoms resulted from a vaccine.
If a loved one passed away due to a vaccine reaction, you have two (2) years from the date of death and four (4) years from the onset of their symptoms to file a petition for compensation.
Due to these strict deadlines, we strongly encourage anyone who believes they have suffered a vaccine injury to contact an experienced vaccine injury law firm, such as Shannon Law Group, as soon as possible.
How Does the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Work?
Vaccine Injury Compensation Is Available. Find Out If You're Eligible.
If a vaccine has negatively impacted your life, you may be entitled to compensation. Even reactions that some might consider minor—or those that have been treated and resolved—can still significantly affect your health, livelihood, and quality of life.
When your efforts to protect your health result in unexpected and harmful consequences, you don’t have to face them alone. The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) offers a no-fault alternative for victims to seek financial relief through the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
You may be eligible for compensation, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages (including future earnings)
- Past out-of-pocket medical expenses
- Future medical needs
Taking legal action in federal court can feel overwhelming, but at Shannon Law Group, P.C., our experienced vaccine injury attorneys have helped many individuals like you build and present strong cases.
While you focus on recovery and rebuilding your life, we handle the legal process. Our team will:
✔ Obtain medical records
✔ File court documents
✔ Gather evidence
✔ Consult with medical experts
✔ Present your case effectively and compellingly
If you or a loved one has suffered a vaccine-related injury, you deserve compensation through the VICP. Contact Shannon Law Group, P.C. today at 312-578-9501 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Prefer to contact us online? Fill out our form, and one of our team members will respond to your inquiry shortly.
