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Fighting for Vaccine Injury Victims – Get the Compensation You Deserve
The vaccine injury court is a specialized federal court that handles vaccine injury claims under the national vaccine injury compensation program. The vaccine injury court was created under the childhood vaccine injury act in response to rising concerns over vaccine-related injuries. It sits within the united states court system and handles vaccine injury claims through a structured federal claims process. This court is part of a larger framework known as the vaccine injury compensation program, a no-fault system administered by health and human services and the health resources and services administration. Each covered vaccine is funded by a per-dose tax paid into a trust fund, which covers compensation for qualifying injuries.
Since its establishment, the court has awarded over $5 billion to petitioners who experienced adverse effects from childhood vaccines. This includes compensation for injuries related to the hepatitis vaccine, measles, whooping cough, and other vaccine preventable diseases. All claims are reviewed by special masters in the court of federal claims, not by a jury. The goal is to protect the national vaccine program while still holding the vaccine company indirectly accountable through public funding. This process keeps the vaccine supply stable, maintains public health, and allows claimants to be fairly compensated without pursuing traditional personal injury lawsuits.
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While I am very pleased with this firm's attorneys for the final settlement I received, their marvelous staff held my hand and helped me navigate through my over three-year process. The staff continuously answered all my questions and helped keep me on track. That you everyone!
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This law firm gave me a voice when I was voiceless. It has been a long battle but they came through for me. Believe the reviews. They are all positive for a reason. Do not hesitate to reach out if you or a loved one was injured by a vaccine. SIRVA is very real and much more common than you would think. My Vaccine Lawyer was there with me every step of the way. They helped me navigate a confusing and tedious process that they had the expertise to guide me through. They communicated very well. The office was always updating me on my case, They fought hard for me as a person to get what I rightfully deserved. I highly recommend this wonderful firm. And can't commend all their wonderful employees anymore than I already do. Do the right thing for you, and do not hesitate to call.
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Awesome to work with.
I had been working with Mueller Attorneys for close to two years, which was the beginning of my injury. They got me started on a quickly from that point and were with me every step until today, when finally my injury story has ended. I received my compensation and was very happy with the amount that Max and his team got for me. They put in a lot of time making sure I was aware of everything going on and I was the one at the end that got to make all the final decisions. They gave the best advice, they were all so professional, kind, and understanding! I am glad this part of my life is over but I will 100% miss speaking and connecting with the entire team at Mueller!! Thank you to you all 🩷
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Bridget did a great job walking me through the process of my SIRVA claim and updating me throughout. Very pleased with my experience.
I would like to say thanks to Max Mueller, Tereza Pavlacsek for all your help You were always willing to answer when I called and took the time to explain everything to me. The process is long and tedious, but the outcome is outstanding. You have a great team to work with at Mueller and Brazil my vaccine lawyer.
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Muller & Brazil was amazing from start to finish. During a tough time where I didn’t know what to do and needed guidance, the team at Muller Brazil answered all of my questions and guided me every step of the way. Communication in this type of situation is so very important and they never fell short. Every member of the team and I had some sort of communication at some point in the duration of my case. They were all great. If you need legal services, I give my full recommendation to this firm. If they said they were going to do something, they did it. In the end we came out with a win! I appreciate you more than you know. Great job! Thanks again. Justin H.
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Max and his team provided me with help settling my SIRVA case. They are encouraging, realistic and empathetic. This is a slow and bureaucratic process. Each person at the firm helped me navigate the process and come to a place where I put the trauma of the injury in the rearview, even if the pain will remain to some extent. It gets better. Money doesn’t make it go away but it does bring closure and Muller Brazile helped.
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I received a flu vaccine which resulted in SIRVA and consequently surgery. This was in 2019, pre-COVID, and hardly anyone had a clue what SIRVA was. While a few legal firms were handling SIRVA cases, when I reached out to MyVaccineLawyer I felt a connection with my first call. Bridget McCullough handled my case and never failed to keep me updated. It was a pleasure to work with her as I never felt ignored even though my case took 4 years to settle. I knew it was the court and not the firm causing the delay. I would recommend this company for what is now an injury far more recognized and prevalent.
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Max and his wonderful staff took care of my case and I cannot even begin to express how grateful I am. I live in Hawaii, and their office is in Pennsylvania, so I was a little skeptical at first. It doesn’t matter what state you live in, this law firm will take care of you from start to finish and I am beyond happy with the outcome. They always answered all my questions and kept me posted on the progress of my case. Everyone was very nice, and very professional. I highly recommend this law firm. Max is very good at what he does. This law firm is the best.
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The Vaccine Court Today
The modern vaccine court remains an active arm of the united states court system, rooted in the vaccine act and built to support the original goals of the national childhood vaccine injury framework. It was established to compensate legitimate claims while preserving vaccine confidence and market stability. The court processes hundreds of new claims each year, relying on scientific evidence and administrative review rather than adversarial litigation. Special Masters issue judgments based on filings, expert reports, and the Vaccine Injury Table, which guides qualification for compensation.
Compensation varies, depending on the severity and longevity of the injury the vaccine caused. Figures published by the court and the program show an average award of roughly $250,000 in serious cases, though many vary above or below this threshold. Awards may include future medical expenses, lost earnings, and home care support, in addition to a monetary value placed on suffering and other non-economic losses. These are paid from the Vaccine Injury Trust Fund, not by vaccine manufacturers, keeping the disease control mission of the national vaccine program intact.
Why You Need a Specialized Vaccine Injury Lawyer
Practicing in this court is unlike any traditional law setting. Vaccine injury litigation is a niche field with its own procedures, standards of review, and required filings. A general personal injury lawyer may not have the necessary experience with Special Masters or the petition format used in the court of federal claims. The procedural rules and burden of proof are specific to this court, and the evidence required is more scientific than testimonial. Precision, not volume, makes a case successful.
Specialized attorneys understand how to quantify suffering, document pain, and prove causation in a way the program accepts. These details influence whether the Special Master accepts the evidence and what compensation is offered. A strong filing doesn't just argue an injury occurred; it must show the vaccine likely vaccine caused the injury, based on medical literature and expert reports. This allows for full consideration of the petitioner’s life impact, including medical needs, emotional harm, and disruptions to work or education. These cases protect the integrity of both the vaccine program and national disease control efforts by compensating the people most affected.
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1. Contact Your Doctor
If you suffered a vaccine-related injury, adverse effects or worsening symptoms, call your doctor immediately.
