We handle vaccine-injury cases originating in all 50 states plus US territories:
- American Samoa
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Guam
- Marshall Islands
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Palau
- Puerto Rico
- US Virgin Islands
We handle vaccine-injury cases originating in all 50 states plus US territories:
The amount of money awarded for claims under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Progam (NVICP or VICP) varies widely, depending on:
There is no such thing as a "typical" award. Some awards may be relatively small, while others may be particularly large, depending on circumstances.
Awards to the estate in a vaccine-related death are limited by law to $250,000 plus attorney's fees and costs.
Awards to individuals with an injury judged to be vaccine-related have historically averaged about $933,000.
There is no limitation on the amount of an award in a vaccine-related injury. However, the law does contain certain restrictions.
This information reflects the current thinking of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the topics addressed.
The information provided does not create or confer any rights for or on any person, and does not operate to bind the Department of HHS or the public.
The ultimate decision about the scope of the statutes authorizing the VICP is within the United States Court of Federal Claims, which is responsible for resolving claims for compensation under the NVICP.
If you think you or a loved one is the victim of a vaccine injury, give us a call right away at (307) 433−8864, or email us at VaccineLaw@RichardGage.net.
Do not delay.
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program has very strict filing deadlines that must be met. If you miss a deadline, you also lose your right to seek compensation for your injury.