While the COVID-19 vaccines—like other CDC-recommended vaccines—are generally considered safe for most people, there is no question that they present risks for some recipients. These include the risk of long-term side effects in some cases. Although individuals who have been diagnosed with complications from COVID-19 vaccines can seek financial compensation under the federal Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP), this program currently has a substantial backlog that could potentially take a decade (or longer) to resolve. Vaccine lawyer Leah V. Durant explains: Continue reading
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Seeking Compensation for a Loved One’s Death from a Vaccine-Related Injury or Illness
Each year, an extremely small percentage of vaccine recipients in the United States suffer fatal complications. Anaphylaxis and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) are among the most common causes of vaccine-related deaths in the U.S., though various other complications can have fatal effects as well. Regardless of the cause, for families that are coping with the loss of a loved one following a vaccination, recovering financial compensation typically involves hiring a vaccine lawyer to file a claim under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Continue reading