Vaccine Compensation Law: What kind of damages can I recover when filing a claim with the VICP?

VICP (The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program) was established in 1986 to help compensate vaccine recipients and their families who have been severely injured as a result of adverse effects from certain vaccines. Over the course of the years, I have represented many victims and their families who were seriously injured or died from adverse reactions to vaccines. Over those years, a common question is:

What kind of damages can I recover?

Answer: Lost wages, pain and suffering and emotional distress up to $250,000. Unreimbursed out of pocket expenses relating to the vaccine injury, future medical needs that are not covered and paid by other benefits or paid by insurance, social security, Medicare/Medicaid, etc. In cases where death occurs, the Estate is limited to $250,000 and attorney’s fees and costs.

If you have any questions about the vaccine injury program, please contact me for a free, no obligation consultation or comment below.

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Stephanie Thompson, Estate Planning Attorney of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC

As the owner of Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC, it is Stephanie’s mission to address each client’s goals for their estate plan. By identifying their wishes and concerns she can educate, guide, and counsel on the different tools and options that will effectively and efficiently accomplish those goals.

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