Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) is a recognized complication that may occur when a vaccine is improperly administered into the shoulder. Rather than being injected into the deltoid muscle, the vaccine may be injected either too high or too deep, causing inflammation of the shoulder joint, bursae, tendons, or surrounding issues. SIRVA can lead to significant pain as well as functional limitations. Of course, SIRVA can occur after administration of the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine.

If you or a member of your family suffered Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration specifically due to the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a claim. To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to reach out to our firm here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group as soon as possible.

Understanding the Harm that May Occur

Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration from Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine can develop within 48 hours after vaccination. SIRVA can cause symptoms that are more severe/persistent than the average injection-site soreness after a vaccine. Affected individuals may suffer the following:

• Shoulder pain

• Restricted range of motion

• Weakness

• Bursitis

• Tendonitis

• Frozen shoulder

• Rotator cuff injuries

These symptoms can be long-term, lasting for months or even years. SIRVA can interfere with work, sleep, and daily activities.

No matter the specific harm that you or a loved one suffered, it is important that you understand the legal options available to you.

Understanding Liability for Vaccine-Related Injuries

In general, claims involving covered vaccines, including Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, are handled through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP is a federal no-fault compensation system established to compensate those who suffer vaccine-related injuries. Under the VICP, SIRVA from Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine is covered.

Can I File a Lawsuit?

You could have grounds to file a claim. Patients who suffered SIRVA following a Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine could pursue a claim under the VICP. Before filing a traditional lawsuit, patients should file a petition through the VICP. They do not have to establish liability.

What to Expect from the VICP Process: patients will need to show that the vaccine likely caused the injury. The first step is determining if the vaccine is covered and caused an injury that lasted over six months, resulted in hospitalization/surgery, or caused death. The claim must also be filed within the appropriate time limit. Next, supporting documents must be collected, including vaccination records, medical records, doctor statements, and death certificated/autopsy reports, if applicable. The claim (with the appropriate copies) must be filed with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the Department of Health and Human Services. The claim will be reviewed by a judge to determine whether the case meets the criteria to receive compensation.

What Compensation is Available?

Some of the categories of compensation available for recovery include the following:

• Medical expenses

• Lost wages

• Pain and suffering

• Death benefits

• And more

Here at our law firm, our team has decades of experience and is fully committed to providing you with the guidance that you need to recover the maximum payout available or your claim. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a fair verdict, you can be certain that our team will do everything necessary to ensure that you are fairly compensated.