The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme is a government funded compensation scheme which has been set up to provide individuals or their families with a one-off tax-free payment of £120,000.00.
Information provided on the government website indicates an individual can be eligible to use the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme if the individual is rendered ‘severely disabled’ as a result of being vaccinated from any of the diseases mentioned below.
The Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme covers the following diseases, and the vaccine must have been administered in the United Kingdom or Isle of Man:
If you have suffered from medical negligence based on receiving a vaccine as stated above, to qualify under the government scheme the level of disability must be assessed as at least 60% for an individual to receive any compensation. This is a strict criterion to meet to be eligible. Furthermore, this must be evidenced by medical evidence and medial reports based on your treating doctor or specialist who was involved in your medical treatment.
To make a claim under the scheme you must adhere to the time limitations below.
To claim for an adult, apply by whichever is the latest of the following dates:
To claim for a child
The application once submitted will take a minimum of at least 6 months to process. If the claim is based on COVID-19 then the process will take longer to be accessed.
At Bhatia Best, we understand the serious impact of Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration, (SIRVA), which occurs when a vaccine is incorrectly injected too high in the shoulder or other inappropriate area of the upper arm, causing pain, limited movement, and long-term injury.
To succeed in a clinical negligence, claim for SIRVA, two things must be proven:
1. Breach of Duty – that the care provided fell below the standard expected of healthcare professionals.
2. Causation – that the injury was directly caused by this breach.
If successful, compensation may cover pain and suffering, care needs, loss of earnings, domestic help, private treatment, medical equipment, and related expenses.
Claims usually must be made within three years of the negligent treatment or from when you became aware of the injury. Early legal advice is essential.
Our experienced Personal Injury team has helped many clients affected by SIRVA. If you believe you have suffered from this injury, contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
To speak to one of our Solicitors regarding claiming compensation following a vaccine, please call us on – 0333 016 3333 and please select option 3.
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