Did you develop Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration or SIRVA after a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine? If so, it is important that you understand the options available to you and your family.

SIRVA is a recognized complication that can occur when a vaccine, like the HPV vaccine, is incorrectly administered into the shoulder rather than the deltoid muscle. More specifically, the vaccine may be administered too deep or too high, potentially causing inflammation and injury to the shoulder joint and surrounding tissues. Although SIRVA is considered an uncommon complication, it can cause severe pain that can potentially last years.

If you or a member of your family suffered SIRVA after receiving an HPV vaccine, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a claim and receive compensation. Contact the team here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group to learn more about the legal options available to you.

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Harm Resulting from SIRVA

Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration can result in symptoms in as little as 48 hours from vaccination. In contrast to the expected post-vaccination soreness, SIRVA is associated with severe shoulder pain and even reduced mobility.

Symptoms include the following:

• Stiffness

• Weakness

• Limited range of motion

• Persistent pain

Further, some of the diagnoses associated with SIRVA may include the following:

• Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis

• Bursitis

• Tendonitis

• Rotator cuff injuries

Ultimately, SIRVA may affect every aspect of a person’s life. SIRVA may affect employment, exercise, and daily activities.

Who is Liable for SIRVA?

Affected patients may have many questions about establishing liability for vaccine-related injuries. However, liability does not need to be established. This is because these claims are handled via the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP is a federal no-fault program established to provide compensation to affected individuals while also protecting vaccine manufacturers and healthcare providers from direct lawsuits. HPV vaccines are among the vaccines covered under the VICP.

Filing a Claim Under the VICP

Given that the injury or harm occurs after the administration of a covered vaccine, like the HPV vaccine, affected individuals will be able pursue claims through the VICP. The claim must be filed with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims as well as the Department of Health and Human Services. The claim will then be reviewed by a judge, who will determine if the case meets the criteria for compensation.

What Compensation is Available?

The compensation available for recovery could include the following:

• All medical expenses

• Lost earnings and lost earning capacity

• Pain and suffering for mental/emotional distress

• Legal expenses

• And more

If you have any questions about the possible value of your claim and what you could be eligible to receive if your SIRVA claim is successful, do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible. Our team is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and obtain the highest recovery available.