Vasovagal syncope, which is most commonly known as fainting, is a temporary loss of consciousness that may occur after receiving vaccines, including the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. The reaction is usually caused as a result of a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate, which may be triggered by anxiety, pain, or stress associated with the injection process not the vaccine itself. Although these fainting episodes are generally brief and have no lasting effects, vasovagal syncope can lead to complications.

If you or a member of your family suffered vasovagal syncope resulting in complications, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to pursue a claim.

For more information about the legal options available to you, reach out to our firm as soon as possible. The team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group has decades of experience and is fully committed to providing victims and their families with the guidance that they need to file claims and recover the compensation that they are owed. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact our team today.

Understanding the Harm that May Occur

In general, vasovagal syncope or fainting occurs within just minutes of vaccination. The symptoms that may occur include lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, sweating, blurred vision, and a brief loss of consciousness. Most affected patients recover quickly from these symptoms. However, the real risk is from any falls that may occur during the fainting. Falls can result in head injuries, like concussions or traumatic brain injuries, fractures, lacerations, and other injuries.

No matter the specific injuries that you or a member of your family suffered, it is important that you understand that you could have grounds to pursue a claim,

Understanding the Right to File a Claim

Although many may assume that affected patients may have valid claims against healthcare providers or vaccine manufacturers, that is not the case. This is because claims for vasovagal syncope and other vaccine-related injuries are handled through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP is a federal, no-fault compensation program designed provide compensation to affected individuals without requiring proof of negligence.

What does this mean? Instead of pursuing a traditional lawsuit, affected parties will need to pursue a claim through the VICP. After preparing their claim and submitting it to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the Department of Health and Human Services, the claim will be reviewed by a judge who will then determine whether the case meets the criteria to receive compensation.

Only under very specific circumstances and after going through the VICP process will certain individuals have grounds to file traditional lawsuits.

Can I Recover Compensation?

Yes, some of the categories of compensation that may be available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical expenses

• Lost income

• Pain and suffering

• Death benefits

• And more

No matter the details surrounding your claim, you can trust that our lawyers are fully committed to fighting for you right to recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether our team has to handle the claim through the VICP, negotiate a settlement, or take your claim to trial to reach a fair verdict, you can trust that our team is more than ready to fight for your right to recover the highest payout available.