Vasovagal syncope, more commonly known as fainting, can occur after receiving any vaccine,

The temporary loss of consciousness is usually a result of a sudden drop of blood pressure and heart rate, which can be triggered by pain, anxiety, or stress associated with the injection process rather than the vaccine itself. Although vasovagal syncope can have no lasting effects, there could be complications if a fall occurs during the fainting spell.

If you or a member of your family sustained vasovagal syncope that resulted in complications, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a claim and even recover compensation.

For more information about your right to pursue a claim, do not hesitate to reach out to the Downtown L.A. Law Gorup as soon as possible. Our legal team has decades of experience handling vaccine injury claims and are more than ready to help you fight for your right to justice. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact our team today.

The Harm that May Occur due to Vasovagal Syncope

Vasovagal syncope, or fainting, can occur within just minutes of any vaccination. Patients may experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, sweating, blurred vision, and temporary loss of consciousness. In general, patients recover quickly from these symptoms. The risk of harm comes from any falls that may occur during the fainting episode. Falls can potentially lead to multiple injuries, including but not limited to the following:

• Head injuries, including concussions or traumatic brain injuries

• Fractures, including broken arm, broken wrist, etc.

• Lacerations

• Scrapes and bruises

• And more

No matter the specific harm that you or a member of your family suffered as a result of vasovagal syncope from any new vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention for routine administration to children and/or pregnant women, after publication by the secretary of a notice of coverage, it is important that you explore your right to file a claim.

Your Right to File a Claim

Claims for vaccine-related injuries are not handled like traditional injury claims or lawsuits – at least not initially. Claims for vasovagal syncope and other vaccine-related injuries are handled through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program or VICP.

The VICP is a no-fault compensation program. The federal program is designed to provide compensation to affected individuals without ever requiring proof of negligence. This means that rather than pursuing a traditional lawsuit, affected parties will be eligible to file claims with the VICP. Claims are to be submitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the Department of Health and Human Services. The claim will then be reviewed by a judge to determine whether the claim meets the criteria to receive compensation.

Only after going through the VICP claim process and under specific circumstances, some claimants may still have grounds to file traditional claims in civil court.

What Compensation is Available?

You could potentially be compensated for the following:

• Medical costs

• Lost pay

• Pain and suffering

• And more

To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of your right to receive compensation, please do not hesitate to reach out to our firm. Our team has decades of experience and is fully committed to helping victims and their families secure the maximum payout available. No matter the type of claim that you are pursuing, our team can help you secure the recovery that you are owed.