The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was created by our U.S. Congress in 1986 as a no-fault alternative to the traditional tort system for vaccine injuries.
What Types Of Injuries Can Be Caused By Vaccines?
- SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration): significant shoulder pain and severely decreased ability to move your shoulder after receiving a vaccine in the upper arm. Symptoms usually show up in less than 48 hours. This condition can be permanent.
- GBS (Guillain-Barre Syndrome): your body's immune system attacks your nerves. Weakness and tingling in your hands and feet are usually the first symptoms. The sensations can quickly spread, eventually paralyzing your whole body.
- Anaphylaxis: a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that usually happens less than 4 hours after receiving a vaccine. Think of a severe peanut or bee sting allergy. This condition is an emergency and can lead to death.
- Vasovagal syncope (fainting): your heart rate and blood pressure drop suddenly, leading to reduced blood flow to your brain, causing unconsciousness. The main concern is injuring yourself when you faint and fall down. Head injuries are common.
- Brain or nerve injuries, seizures, sudden bowel obstructions, or other injuries.
There are very few lawyers in South Texas that are licensed in the U.S. Federal Court of Claims and have the expertise to handle vaccine claims in the VICP. Tyler Scheuerman has successfully handled vaccine claims and secured VICP awards for victims of vaccine injuries. If you or someone you care about has suffered an injury after receiving a vaccination, you need to act quickly and contact an attorney. The VICP is very specific on what information must be proved to support a vaccine injury award. Many victims of vaccine injuries delay seeking medical attention and legal counsel, resulting in unnecessary difficulties in pursuing a claim in the VICP. Contact Scheuerman Law Firm, PLLC today!
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