New York Vaccine Injury Lawyer
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New York Vaccine Injury Lawyer | Federal Compensation for Flu Shot & Routine Vaccine Injuries

If you're experiencing pain, nerve damage, or limited movement after a flu shot, Tdap, MMR, or another covered vaccine, you may be entitled to compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).

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Injuries After a Flu Shot or Tdap in New York? You May Qualify for Federal Compensation

Vaccine injuries can happen to anyone, regardless of age, provider, or location. If you’ve suffered shoulder pain, numbness, weakness, or neurological complications following a covered vaccine, you may be eligible to file a vaccine injury claim through the VICP.

The NVICP has awarded over $4.5 billion to nearly 10,000 claimants since its inception.

✔ No need to prove negligence
✔ Legal fees are paid by the program, not you
✔ Claims handled remotely by our experienced vaccine injury lawyers

Could Your Vaccine Injury Have Happened in New York?

If you received a flu shot, Tdap, or another routine vaccine in New York and developed shoulder pain, weakness, numbness, or neurological symptoms afterward, your experience may qualify as a vaccine injury under federal law.

Many New Yorkers we represent were vaccinated during everyday situations, stopping at a local pharmacy, attending a workplace flu clinic, or receiving a routine shot through a hospital or community provider. At the time, nothing seemed unusual. Symptoms often appeared days or weeks later.

Common signs New York clients report include:

Shoulder pain that didn’t improve after a flu shot
Limited range of motion or a “frozen shoulder”
Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arm or hand
Neurological symptoms such as balance issues or persistent fatigue

If these symptoms lasted for months or required medical treatment, you may be eligible to file a vaccine injury claim, even if no one told you something went wrong.

Vaccinated at a New York Pharmacy? Shoulder Pain May Be a SIRVA Injury

A large number of New York vaccine injury claims involve shoulder injuries after vaccinations given at retail pharmacies, including CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and grocery-store pharmacies.

Many New Yorkers later learn that:

The injection was placed too high or too deep in the shoulder
Pain began shortly after the shot and never fully resolved
Imaging showed bursitis, tendon damage, or joint inflammation

These injuries are commonly diagnosed as SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) and are eligible for compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

You do not need to prove that the pharmacist or provider made a mistake, and you do not have to sue anyone to pursue a claim.

Meet Our Founders

New York Vaccine Injury Lawyers

Hear Cheryl's Vaccine Injury Story

Cheryl suffered SIRVA (shoulder injury related to vaccine administration) following a flu shot. Her vaccine injury claim was filed in the VICP by vaccine lawyer Max Muller where she obtained a large cash settlement for her pain and suffering, lost wages and out of pocket medical expenses.

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Meet Your New York Vaccine Injury Legal Team

Representing New Yorkers statewide in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)

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Max J. Muller, Esq.

Founding Partner, My Vaccine Lawyer

Founding member of Muller Brazil and My Vaccine Lawyer; seasoned federal and state court litigator focused on vaccine injury claims.

Biography & Experience

Maximillian J. Muller is a founding member of Muller Brazil and My Vaccine Lawyer. Mr. Muller is an experienced litigator in Federal and State Courts across vaccine injury, unsafe drug and medical device injury, personal injury, mass torts, and bad faith. He keeps the firm on the cutting edge of injury litigation with a client-first approach.

He devotes most of his practice to advocating for victims of serious injuries. A seasoned courtroom litigator, he regularly tries cases to verdict, collaborates with leading medical experts, and has multiple landmark decisions in vaccine court—including the first successful trial verdict proving Guillain-Barré syndrome from a pneumonia vaccine.

Board & Speaking: Vaccine Injured Petitioners Bar Association (VIPBAR) board member and conference speaker
Recognition: Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2014–2024)

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Notable VICP Results

$2,473,607 for flu shot causing Guillain-Barré Syndrome (North Carolina)
$271,544 for flu shot causing chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (Tennessee)
Compensation for pneumonia-vaccine shoulder injuries (tendonitis, bursitis, torn rotator cuff)
$4,095,193 for a TDaP vaccine causing encephalitis (South Carolina)

Bar Admissions & Courts

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
United States Court of Federal Claims
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania

Practice Areas

Vaccine Injury (VICP)
Unsafe Drugs & Defective Medical Devices
Personal Injury
Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
Workers' Compensation
Subrogation & Mass Torts

Education & Professional Associations

Education

Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
Lehigh University (B.S., Business & Marketing)

Professional Associations

Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
Vaccine Injured Petitioners Bar Association (VIPBAR)

Serving New York: We routinely coordinate records with providers across NYC (NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell/LIJ, Montefiore), and statewide with Albany Med, UR Medicine (Strong), Rochester Regional, and Kaleida/ECMC.

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Paul Brazil, Esq.

Founding Partner, My Vaccine Lawyer

Founding partner of My Vaccine Lawyer; nationally recognized advocate for vaccine-injured clients in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Biography & Experience

Paul Brazil is a native of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, a graduate of Bloomsburg University (B.A.) and Widener University School of Law (J.D.). After starting his career at a large Philadelphia civil defense firm, he co-founded Muller Brazil (now My Vaccine Lawyer) with Max Muller to provide client-centered representation and transparent communication.

Paul has devoted the entirety of his recent practice to representing vaccine injury victims in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He has recovered millions of dollars for clients and is known for clear guidance, practical strategy, and compassionate advocacy.

Speaker & Panels: VIPBAR Conference; Court of Federal Claims Judicial Conference (Informal Resolution of Damages); Luzerne County Medical Society Foundation panel on immunizations
Recognition: Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2019–2020)

Notable VICP Results

$1,233,543 for a flu shot causing Parsonage-Turner Syndrome (Pennsylvania)
$250,000 for a rotavirus vaccine causing Intussusception (Michigan)
$117,384 for a flu shot causing SIRVA (New Mexico)

In the News & Highlights

News4 I-Team — Discussed Zostavax litigation and filing in the VICP
The Washington Post — Featured on vaccine-related shoulder injuries (2015)
NBC4 Washington — Interview on incorrect vaccine administration and SIRVA
CBS3 Philadelphia — Interview on increase in shoulder injuries from vaccinations

Bar Admissions & Courts

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
United States Court of Federal Claims

Practice Areas

Vaccine Injury
Unsafe Drugs & Defective Medical Devices
Personal Injury
Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
Workers' Compensation
Subrogation & Mass Torts

Education & Professional Associations

Education

Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
Bloomsburg University (B.A.)

Professional Associations

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Lackawanna Bar Association
Bucks County Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Court of Federal Claims Bar Association
Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Vaccine Injured Petitioners Bar Association

Serving New York: We handle records and coordination across NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island), Long Island (Northwell), the Capital Region (Albany Med), Western NY (UR Medicine / Rochester Regional, Kaleida/ECMC), and Central NY (Upstate, St. Joseph’s).

$120+ Million

The amount we've recovered for clients.

4,500

Clients represented across the country in the past 10 years.

1,750+

SIRVA clients represented since 2020.

5 Stars

Average Google review score from past clients.

Who Can File a Vaccine Injury Claim in New York?

To qualify for compensation under the VICP, your situation must meet one of the following:

The injury lasted six months or more
It resulted in a hospital stay or surgery
The vaccinated person passed away due to complications

Additional eligibility:

Claim must be filed within three years of the first symptom
The vaccine must be covered by the VICP
There is no age restriction, adults and children are eligible
Death claims must be filed within 2 years of death and 4 years from symptom onset

Common Vaccine Injuries We Handle for New York Clients

We help clients who experience adverse reactions from routine vaccines, including:

Neurological Injuries

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Transverse Myelitis
Brachial Neuritis, Bell’s Palsy, other neuropathies

Shoulder Injuries (SIRVA)

Tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder
Loss of motion or pain following vaccine administration

Vaccines commonly involved:

Flu shot
HPV vaccine
Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
MMR (Measles, mumps, rubella)
Pneumococcal, shingles, hepatitis vaccines]

New York Vaccine Injury Settlements

Flu Shot - Shoulder Tendonitis - $192,500

A New York woman suffered a severe shoulder injury after receiving a flu shot at a local pharmacy. Within 48 hours, she experienced intense pain and loss of mobility in her arm. She was diagnosed with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), which included bursitis, tendonitis, and adhesive capsulitis.

Her treatment involved several months of physical therapy and multiple steroid injections. When these treatments did not provide adequate relief, she underwent an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Despite the surgery, she continued to experience pain and a reduced range of motion. Due to the severity of her condition and the impact on her daily life and employment, she sought legal assistance and successfully secured a settlement.

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How the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) Works for New York Residents

A clear, no-cost path to pursue compensation through the federal program

If you suffered a vaccine injury in New York, you may be eligible for compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)—a federal, no-fault alternative to traditional litigation. Here’s how it works:

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Free Case Evaluation

Contact our New York vaccine injury lawyers for a free, confidential review. We assess VICP eligibility and timing (typically 3 years from the first symptom for injury claims).

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Petition Filing

We file your petition with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. VICP is federal—New York residents qualify regardless of where they received the vaccine.

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Medical Review

HHS reviews your medical records and may request more documentation. We coordinate with your New York providers to submit complete, well-supported evidence.

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Settlement or Hearing

DOJ may offer a settlement; if not, the case proceeds to a hearing before a Special Master. You pay nothing—the VICP covers attorney’s fees and case costs.

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Compensation

Eligible damages include medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in severe cases, ongoing care. Typical SIRVA settlements range from $100,000 to $200,000; actual amounts vary.

Important for New York Residents

Travel isn’t required. All communications, filings, and hearings can be handled remotely. Our attorneys manage every step from start to finish.

Note: Deadlines differ for certain claim types (e.g., death claims). This information is general and not legal advice.

New York Vaccine Injury Lawyers

VICP representation for clients across New York City, Long Island, the Capital Region, Western NY, and all 62 New York counties

Note: Our Vaccine Injury Attorneys in New York do not handle vaccine mandate claims.

New York Counties Served By My Vaccine Lawyer

We serve all 62 New York counties, including:

New York (Manhattan)
Kings (Brooklyn)
Queens
Bronx
Richmond (Staten Island)
Nassau
Suffolk
Westchester
Rockland
Orange
Albany
Saratoga
Rensselaer
Schenectady
Erie
Niagara
Monroe
Onondaga
Oneida

Dutchess
Ulster
Putnam
Columbia
Greene
Tompkins
Broome
Chautauqua
Cattaraugus
Genesee
Wayne
Ontario
Livingston
Oswego
Jefferson
St. Lawrence
Clinton
Warren
Essex

VACCINE INJURY LAWYER NEW YORK CITY

NYC patients are served by NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia/Cornell, Montefiore, and Northwell Health, plus extensive pharmacy networks. If SIRVA, numbness, weakness, or neurologic issues followed a shot in the five boroughs, our VICP team can help.

We routinely obtain records from providers across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—as well as clinics serving travelers through JFK, LGA, and EWR.

Common Vaccine Injury Scenarios in NYC

Flu/COVID-19 shots at pharmacies and urgent cares
Tdap/HPV/MMR vaccines at university and pediatric clinics
Pneumonia/shingles shots for older adults citywide

Free case evaluation—handled remotely. No travel to Washington, D.C. required.

VACCINE INJURY LAWYER LONG ISLAND

Long Island residents receive vaccines at Northwell Health, NYU Langone Long Island, Catholic Health, and major retail pharmacies. If you developed shoulder pain or neurologic symptoms after a vaccination, you may qualify for VICP compensation.

We coordinate records from providers across Nassau and Suffolk—Hempstead, Garden City, Mineola, Hicksville, Huntington, Smithtown, and Riverhead.

Common Vaccine Injury Scenarios on Long Island

Flu shots at employer or pharmacy clinics
Pre-travel vaccines via JFK/ISP
Pneumonia/shingles vaccines for seniors across the Island

We handle filings, negotiations, and hearings remotely.

VACCINE INJURY LAWYER BUFFALO

Western New York patients often use Kaleida Health, Catholic Health, and ECMC. If you developed SIRVA or GBS after a vaccination, we can help you pursue compensation through the VICP.

We gather records from clinics across Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, and Tonawanda.

Common Vaccine Injury Scenarios in Buffalo

Flu/COVID-19 shots at pharmacies and big-box clinics
Pre-travel vaccines for BUF departures
Pediatric & senior vaccine care across Erie & Niagara Counties

All filings and hearings are handled remotely by our team.

VACCINE INJURY LAWYER ROCHESTER

Care is anchored by UR Medicine (Strong) and Rochester Regional. If SIRVA or neurological symptoms followed a vaccine, our attorneys can pursue your federal claim.

We obtain records from providers serving Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Henrietta, and Webster—plus clinics near ROC.

We manage the VICP process end-to-end so you don’t have to travel.

VACCINE INJURY LAWYER SYRACUSE & CAPITAL REGION

Syracuse patients use Upstate University Hospital and St. Joseph’s; the Capital Region is served by Albany Med, St. Peter’s, and Ellis. We coordinate records across Onondaga, Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Rensselaer Counties.

Free consultation. We handle everything remotely—no in-person court visits.

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We manage everything remotely—no travel to Washington, D.C. needed.

New York Vaccine Law & Your Rights

What New York residents should know when pursuing federal VICP claims

While vaccine injury claims are handled at the federal level through the VICP, New York residents should be aware of several state-specific considerations that affect records, requirements, and process logistics.

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New York & Federal VICP Process

New York does not run its own vaccine injury fund. Claims are brought in the federal U.S. Court of Federal Claims through the VICP, and most steps can be handled remotely from anywhere in the state.

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Your Right to Compensation

New Yorkers have full access to the federal VICP. State statutes of limitations do not govern VICP claims—only federal deadlines apply (generally 3 years from first symptom for injury; different timelines for death claims).

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Medical Records Access (New York Law)

Under New York Public Health Law §18, providers must give patients an opportunity to inspect their records within about 10 days of a written request. Copies must be provided within a reasonable time (HIPAA allows up to 30 days in most cases). Prompt, complete records strengthen your VICP case.

We request records from hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and PT/imaging offices statewide.
We help document onset timing, diagnosis, and treatment to support your claim.

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No-Fault Compensation

Unlike typical personal injury cases, the VICP is no-fault. You don’t need to prove negligence—only that you received a covered vaccine and suffered a qualifying injury within the deadlines.

Practical Tip for New Yorkers

VICP cases are heard in Washington, D.C., but you don’t need to travel. Our team manages filings, hearings, and communications remotely for clients across NYC, Long Island, the Capital Region, Western NY, and beyond.

Disclaimer: This overview is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws and timelines can change. Consult an attorney about your specific situation.