Should I Talk to a Vaccine Lawyer?
If you’re wondering whether it’s time to speak with a vaccine lawyer, you’re not alone. Every year, individuals and families across the country face the financial and emotional toll of vaccine-related injuries or illnesses.
The good news is that you may have legal options—and it costs you nothing out of pocket to explore them.
At Pearsall Law Firm, P.C., we help clients nationwide file claims under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), a federal program that provides compensation for those harmed by covered vaccines. Here’s how to know when it’s time to reach out.
1. You’ve Received a Covered Vaccine
The VICP covers most vaccines routinely recommended in the U.S.—including tetanus, flu, hepatitis A and B, MMR, HPV, meningococcal, pneumococcal, polio, varicella, and rotavirus.
These vaccines are listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, which the government updates periodically. If your or your child’s vaccine appears on that list, and symptoms developed soon after vaccination, it’s time to talk to a vaccine lawyer about your options.
2. You’ve Been Diagnosed with a Vaccine-Related Injury or Illness
A valid VICP claim requires a diagnosed injury or condition linked to a covered vaccine. “On-table” injuries—like SIRVA, GBS, or anaphylaxis—are presumed to be caused by vaccination if symptoms appear within a specific timeframe. “Off-table” injuries can also qualify, but these cases require medical evidence proving causation.
Either way, an experienced vaccine lawyer can help you build a strong, well-documented claim.
3. Your Symptoms Began Less Than Three Years Ago
Timing is critical. Most VICP claims must be filed within three years of the first symptom of injury (or within two years of death in fatal cases). If you’re within that window, you should act quickly. The sooner you file, the stronger your claim will be.
4. Your Injury Has Caused Financial or Emotional Losses
Vaccine injuries often cause far more than pain—they can disrupt your income, require ongoing medical care, and affect your daily life. Under the VICP, you can seek compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, out-of-pocket expenses, and pain and suffering (up to $250,000).
5. You’re Ready to Pursue the Compensation You Deserve
Filing a VICP claim takes commitment, but you won’t go through it alone. Your attorney handles the legal process, while you focus on recovery. Importantly, the VICP pays all legal fees separately, so you never pay out of pocket for your representation.
If you believe you or a loved one may have a vaccine-related injury, now is the time to take the first step. Click the “Contact Us Now” button at the top of this page to schedule your risk-free, free-of charge consult and case evaluation with Pearsall Law today.