Vaccine Law Attorney

Vaccine Law Attorney in Minnesota

If you’ve experienced an injury due to a vaccine, Heidi Torvik can provide the legal guidance and support you need to correctly file a claim and receive the damages you deserve. She puts you and your needs at the center of every vaccine case, and her detail-oriented, empathetic nature means you’ll receive the care you need during this emotional, difficult time. 

What is Vaccine Law? 

Vaccine law protects the rights of individuals who suffer harm as a result of receiving a vaccine. Though many individuals receive safe vaccinations daily, occasionally problems do occur, and the results can have serious ramifications. 

Heidi Torvik’s main goal in vaccine law cases is to make sure you receive compensation for any harm suffered as a result of receiving a vaccine.  

Heidi Torvik’s Work with the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program 

In the United States, vaccine litigation is governed by the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP), which was established in 1986 as part of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. The NVICP provides a no-fault alternative to traditional litigation for individuals who have suffered harm as a result of receiving a vaccine. This means negligence does not have to be proven by the injured party in order to receive compensation. The program is administered by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is funded by a tax on each vaccine dose. 

Under the NVICP, individuals who have suffered from a harmful condition as a result of receiving a vaccine can file a claim for compensation with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Some of the conditions connected to vaccine injuries include: 

• Acute demyelinate encephalopathic myopathy (ADEM) 

• Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock 

• Brachial neuritis 

• Chronic immune demyelinate polyneuropathy (CIDP) 

• Encephalopathy or encephalitis 

• Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) 

• Other demyelinate central nervous system disorders or peripheral nervous system disorders 

• Parsonage Turner Syndrome (brachial neuritis) 

• Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) 

• Transverse Myelitis 

A claim must be filed within three years of the date of the vaccine-related injury or within two years of the date of death, if the vaccine-related injury resulted in death. 

NVICP Compensation for Vaccine-Related Injuries

The NVICP provides compensation for a wide range of vaccine-related injuries, including injuries related to the administration of the vaccine, such as injection site reactions, as well as injuries related to the vaccine itself, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome. The NVICP also provides compensation for death that occurs as a result of a vaccine-related injury. 

These NVICP covers these vaccines: 

• Hemophilus influenzae 

• Hepatitis A vaccines 

• Hepatitis B antigen-containing vaccines 

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines 

• Measles, mumps and rubella virus-containing vaccines 

• Meningococcal vaccines 

• Pertussis antigen-containing vaccines 

• Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (only PCV-13 Prevnar 13) 

• Polio live virus-containing vaccines 

• Rotavirus vaccine 

• Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines 

• Trivalent influenza vaccines (Flu vaccines) 

• Varicella vaccine (Varivax chickenpox virus vaccine) 

When to Contact a Vaccine Lawyer like Heidi Torvik 

While vaccination is a safe and effective way to prevent the spread of disease, unfortunately, for some individuals, it may result in adverse effects. These effects may manifest immediately or take years to show. Both children and adults can be affected by vaccine injury. 

Although vaccine-related injuries are rare, it's important for doctors to recognize the symptoms so that patients receive proper care and compensation. The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program provides financial support to those who have suffered from verified vaccine injuries, funded by the vaccine manufacturers. 

Dealing with the aftermath of vaccine-related health issues while navigating legal options can be a challenge. Heidi Torvik is dedicated to helping those who have been injured by vaccines and seeking justice on their behalf.