Litigation

Question 1

What Is The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?

Answer 1

It is a no-fault alternative to the traditional legal system for resolving vaccine injury petitions. In cases where vaccine injury occurs, the National VICP may provide financial compensation to individuals who file a petition and are found to have been injured by a VICP-covered vaccine.

Question 2

When and Why was the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program created?

Answer 2

It was created in the 1980s, after lawsuits against vaccine companies and health care providers threatened to cause vaccine shortages and reduce U.S. vaccination rates.

Question 3

Who does an individual seeking compensation from VICP file a petition with?

Answer 3

U.S. Court of Federal Claims

Question 4

After an individual files a petition for compensation from VICP, who reviews the petition?

Answer 4

U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services medical staff

Question 5

After a petition filed to VICP is reviewed, who develops the report to present to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims?

Answer 5

The U.S. Dept. of Justice

Question 6

If a petition that has been filed to the VICP and has been reviewed is dismissed by the court-appointed special master, where can a person file a claim to appeal the rejection?

Answer 6

Civil court against the vaccine company and/or the health care provider who administered the vaccine