Resources & Articles
Clear, accurate information about vaccine injury compensation — written for people navigating this process for the first time.
Compensation Programs
What Is the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)?
The VICP is a federal no-fault program that compensates people injured by certain vaccines. Here's how it works and who it covers.
January 2025
Eligibility
Who Can File a Vaccine Injury Claim?
Not every vaccine injury claim is filed by the injured person directly. Here is who may be able to file and what to sort out before you begin.
January 2025
Filing & Evidence
What Medical Records Do I Need for a Vaccine Injury Claim?
In most vaccine injury cases, the records do a lot of the talking. Here is what to gather first and what people often forget.
January 2025
Eligibility
What Are the Severity Requirements for Filing a VICP Claim?
Not every vaccine reaction qualifies for compensation. Here is the seriousness threshold many people miss when they first start looking into the VICP.
February 2025
Qualifying Injuries
What Is the Difference Between a Table Injury and an Off-Table Injury?
Many vaccine injury claims turn on one question: is this a Table injury or an off-Table injury? Here is what that means in plain English.
February 2025
COVID-19 Vaccines
Can I Sue for COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects?
COVID-19 vaccine injury claims are handled differently than other vaccines. Here's what you need to know about the CICP and your legal options.
February 2025
Qualifying Injuries
What Injuries Qualify for Vaccine Compensation?
The Vaccine Injury Table lists conditions presumed to be caused by certain vaccines. Here's a plain-English overview of what qualifies.
February 2025
Safety Reporting
Should I Report My Vaccine Reaction to VAERS?
Reporting a vaccine reaction to VAERS can be useful, but it is not the same thing as filing a compensation claim. Here is what the system does and does not do.
February 2025
Claim Process
What Happens After You File a VICP Petition?
Filing the petition is only the beginning. Here is what usually happens next in a vaccine injury case and why the process can take time.
March 2025
Cost & Compensation
How Much Compensation Is Available in a Vaccine Injury Case?
Compensation depends on which program applies to your case. Here is the plain-English difference between what the VICP may cover and what the CICP may cover.
March 2025
Qualifying Injuries
What Is SIRVA and Can It Qualify for Compensation?
Shoulder pain after a vaccine is common. SIRVA is different. Here is what the term means and why early records matter so much.
March 2025
Filing & Deadlines
How Long Do I Have to File a Vaccine Injury Claim?
Missing the filing deadline can bar your claim entirely. Here's what you need to know about VICP and CICP deadlines.
March 2025
Claim Basics
Does a Vaccine Injury Settlement Mean the Vaccine Caused the Injury?
Many people assume a settlement proves the government admitted causation. That is usually not how these cases work.
March 2025
COVID-19 Vaccines
What Documents Help a COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Claim?
COVID-19 vaccine claims usually turn on documentation. Here is what to gather early if you think you may need to file under the CICP.
March 2025
Legal Help
How to Find a Vaccine Injury Attorney
Vaccine injury law is specialized. Here's what to look for in an attorney, how fees work, and what questions to ask before you hire.
March 2025