Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) is a recognized complication that can occur when vaccines are improperly injected into the shoulder instead of the muscle. More specifically, instead of being administered into the deltoid muscle, the vaccine may be injected to high or too deep, resulting in inflammation and damage to the shoulder’s tendons, bursae, joint structures, or ligaments. SIRVA is considered rare, but when it occurs it can cause significant pain or loss/limitation of function.

If you or a member of your family suffered SRIVA from the administration of a Hepatitis A vaccine, it is important that you understand your right to file a claim. For more information about the legal options available to you and your family, contact our team here at the Downtown L.A Law Group as soon as possible. Our lawyers have decades of experience and are fully committed to helping you pursue your claim and get justice.

If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact our team today.

Symptoms of SIRVA

Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration or SIRVA is a rare but serious complication of vaccine administration. SIRVA may develop within 48 hours of vaccination and causes symptoms that are much more severe than the typical soreness expected after an injection.

Common symptoms include the following:

• Shoulder pain

• Limited range of motion

• Stiffness

• Weakness

• Frozen shoulder

• Rotator cuff injuries

• Bursitis

• Tendonitis

These symptoms may last for a few months or even for years and can result in difficulty performing tasks/activities. In general, affected individuals may find that SIRVA may affect work, recreation, and many other aspects of daily life.

Filing a Claim

In the U.S., vaccine-related injuries, including SIRVA from Hepatitis A vaccines, are handled through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program or VICP. The VICP is a federal no-fault system. Affected individuals do not need to prove liability to be compensated.

To be able to receive compensation, the affected patient must show that the covered vaccine caused an injury that lasted over six months, resulted in hospitalization/surgery, or caused death. Of course, the claim must be filed with the VICP within the appropriate timeframe. Claimants will need to collect supporting documentations, including medical records, doctor statements, vaccination records, etc. The claim must be filed with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the Department of Health and Human Services. Finally, the claim will be reviewed by a judge to determine eligibility for compensation.

Under some circumstances, and only after going through the VICP process, traditional lawsuits may be pursued.

Can I Recover Compensation for SIRVA from a Hepatitis A Vaccine?

Yes, you could be eligible to receive compensation. Some of the categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical costs, including past and projected medical expenses

• Lost income

• Pain and suffering (or mental and emotional distress)

• Legal damages

• And more

Here at our law firm, our team is fully committed to providing affected individuals with the guidance that they need to obtain the maximum payout available for claims. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a fair verdict, our team is more than ready to help you secure the maximum payout available for your claim.

If you have any questions about the possible value of your claim and what you could be entitled to recover after suffering SIRVA associated with the administration of a Hepatitis A vaccine, contact our team today.