Find a VICP Lawyer
12,052 VICP cases indexed
9,306 compensated
$1.19B total awarded
1,065+ attorneys
Looking for an attorney to represent you in a Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) petition? Submit your case details below and we'll forward your inquiry to attorneys with documented VICP case histories.
Attorney fees in VICP cases are paid by the program, not by petitioners — under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e)(1), reasonable attorney fees and costs are paid separately from a petitioner's compensation, regardless of outcome.
Frequently asked questions about VICP lawyers
Common questions about hiring counsel for a Vaccine Injury Compensation Program petition.
How do I find a good VICP lawyer?
Most petitioners hire counsel because the program's evidentiary burden, expert-witness requirements, and procedural rules are complex. Reasonable attorney fees in VICP cases are paid by the program — not by the petitioner — under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e)(1), so engaging counsel does not reduce a successful petitioner's recovery. Submit the form above to have your case details forwarded to attorneys with VICP experience, or browse attorneys directly in our index.
Do VICP lawyers charge contingency fees?
No. The VICP statute provides that reasonable attorney fees and costs are paid by the program separately from the petitioner's compensation, regardless of outcome (provided the petition was filed in good faith and had a reasonable basis). The contingency-fee arrangements common in tort cases do not apply here.
Is VICP Registry a law firm?
No. VICP Registry is an independent public index of U.S. Court of Federal Claims VICP decisions. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or represent petitioners. We collect referral inquiries and forward them to attorneys with documented VICP case histories.
What information do I need to file a VICP petition?
VICP petitions require contemporaneous medical records documenting the vaccine, the onset of injury, treatment, and ongoing symptoms. An experienced VICP attorney will tell you exactly what's needed and obtain records on your behalf. There is a 3-year statute of limitations for injuries (2 years for deaths) running from the first symptom, so timely consultation matters.
How long does a VICP case take?
Median time from filing to final judgment is approximately 21 months; mean is approximately 26 months. Vaccine Injury Table claims with clear documentation often resolve faster (under 12 months); contested off-Table causation claims requiring full Althen-test hearings can take 3–5 years. Your attorney can give you a realistic timeline once they review your records.
What's the average award in a VICP case?
Median compensation award is approximately $80,000; mean is approximately $130,000 (skewed by long-tail awards in the millions for catastrophic injuries and death-of-petitioner cases). Past awards do not predict future awards — every case is fact-specific. See /stats/awards for the full distribution.