SIRVA Lawyer for VICP Claims

Still Have Questions?

• What is a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), and how is it different from typical injection site soreness?

  Most mild vaccine reactions cause temporary soreness at the injection site. But SIRVA goes far beyond that. It often results in severe shoulder pain, stiffness, or frozen shoulder due to improper injection placement (too high or deep in the shoulder).

  It’s not a reaction to the vaccine ingredients, but a mechanical injury from how the vaccine was injected.

• Can you still file a vaccine injury claim if the vaccine was given months ago?

  Yes. Many vaccine injury clients don’t recognize their injury immediately. Under the VICP, you generally have three years from the onset of symptoms to file. Our experienced attorneys help determine the exact filing window based on medical records and symptom history.

• Which vaccines are most commonly linked to SIRVA and other flu shot injuries?

  Certain types are more frequently linked to flu shot injuries and other vaccine reactions involving the shoulder:

  • Flu vaccine
  • HPV vaccine
  • MMR vaccine
  • Tetanus (Tdap)

  These are all covered vaccines under the VICP, meaning victims may be able to recover compensation even without proving negligence.

• What does the vaccine injury claim process look like, and how long does it take?

  The vaccine injury claim process through the VICP is unlike a traditional lawsuit. It typically includes:

  1. Medical record review
  2. Petition filing in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  3. Case evaluation by the Department of Health and Human Services
  4. Settlement negotiation or hearing

  It is difficult to predict how long a claim will take. It depends on the complexity of the case and the issues involved, as well as the position the government takes on the case. Some cases can resolve as quickly as 18 months. Other more complicated cases can take 3-4 years or more depending on various factors.

• Do I have to sue my doctor to seek compensation for a vaccine injury?

  No. You do not sue your doctor or vaccine provider. A petition is filed in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims under the VICP, a federal program funded by an excise tax on covered vaccines. This allows people harmed by a vaccine to seek compensation without involving their own healthcare providers.

• Can I still qualify if I didn’t report the injury immediately after the vaccine was injected?

  Possibly. Waiting does not automatically end a claim, but prompt records help. For a SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table, we look for the vaccine and date given, no earlier problem in that shoulder, pain starting within 48 hours, pain and limited motion only in the injected shoulder, no other explanation for the symptoms, and effects lasting more than six months or requiring hospitalization and surgery. Most claims must be filed within 36 months of your first symptom. See our guide to documentation and evidence.

• Have your attorneys handled other injuries besides SIRVA?

  Absolutely. While we focus on shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, we also represent individuals with:

  • Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
  • Anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions
  • Vasovagal syncope
  • Seizure disorders in children post-MMR or HPV vaccine

  We have a proven track record in all types of vaccine injury law.

• What kind of results have you achieved for vaccine injury clients?

  Our firm has recovered over $150 million for victims of flu shot injuries, SIRVA, and other vaccine reactions. Whether the injury involves frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears, or neurological complications, our vaccine injury attorneys have successfully represented clients in complex, high-value claims across the U.S. $135,000 awarded for SIRVA following a flu shot in Colorado, involved shoulder surgery and physical therapy.

• Why should I choose your legal team to file a vaccine injury claim?

  We aren’t general personal injury lawyers dabbling in vaccine claims.
  We are one of the few firms in the country focused solely on handling vaccine injury cases with:

  • Over 2,000 SIRVA clients helped since 2012
  • A legal team licensed to practice before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
  • Deep experience in vaccine injury law with a proven track record