Vaccine Injury Lawyer

Established by Congress in 1988, the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) provides compensation to children and adults who have been adversely affected by vaccines, which are often required under some state and local laws.

The injured person or their family must meet at least ONE of the following conditions to apply:

• Injury is known to be associated with a vaccine (see table below)
• The vaccine is the most likely cause of the injury
• Vaccine may have significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury or illness

Vaccine Injuries & Deadlines

This chart will help you determine whether an injury or illness is likely related to a vaccination:

Vaccine	Injury/Symptoms	Avg Time Until Symptoms
Tetanus toxoid – containing vaccines	Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock Brachial neuritis	0-4 hours 2-28 days
Pertussis antigen -containing vaccines	Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock Enencephalopathy	0-4 hours 0-72 hours
Measles, mumps and rubella virus containing vaccines	Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock Encephalopathy	0-4 hours 5-15 days
Rubella virus containing vaccines	Chronic arthritis	7-42 days
Measles virus containing vaccines	Thrombocytopenic purpura Vaccine-strain measles viral infection in an immunodeficient recipient	7-30 days 0-6 months
Polio live virus – containing vaccines (OPV)	Paralytic polio -in a non-immunodeficient recipient -in an immunodeficient recipient -in a vaccine assoc. community case Vaccine-strain polio viral infection -in a non-immunodeficient recipient -in an immunodeficient recipient -in a vaccine assoc. community case	0-30 days 0-6 months Not applicable0-30 days 0-6 months Not applicable
Polio inactivated – virus containing vaccines (IPV)	Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock	0-4 hours
Hepatitis B antigen – containing vaccines	Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock	0-4 hours
Hemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide conjugate vaccines	no condition specified for compensation	Not applicable
Varicella vaccine	no condition specified for compensation	Not applicable
Rotavirus vaccine	no condition specified for compensation	Not applicable
Vaccines containing live, oral, rhesus-based rotavirus	A. IntussusceptionB. Any acute complication or sequela (including death) of above event	0-30 daysNot applicable
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines	A. No condition specified for compensation	Not applicable
Any new vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for routine administration to children, after publication by Secretary, HHS of a notice of coverage.	A. No condition specified for compensation	Not applicable
New vaccine	no condition specified	not applicable

 

Deadlines To File A Claim

All vaccine injury claims have deadlines, so it is imperative to file a claim with a vaccine injury lawyer as soon as possible. Some of the deadlines that must be met include:

• Within 36 months after the first signs of adverse symptoms or injury
• Within 24 months after a death
• Within 48 months after a vaccine-related injury likely caused a death

What To Do

If you or a family member has suffered a vaccine injury or illness, call a Vaccine Injury Lawyer at The Barnes Firm.

Our legal team has successfully helped families receive awards under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Our team of award-winning doctors/lawyers will fully investigate your case and file a claim on your behalf.

The Barnes Firm 1-(800) 800-0000