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Frozen Shoulder & SIRVA Injuries

You Went in for a Shot. Now Your Shoulder Is Stiff and Won’t Stop Hurting.

What started as a routine vaccination has turned into months of limited movement, aching pain, and a shoulder that doesn’t work the way it used to. Getting dressed is harder. Sleeping is interrupted. Work and basic tasks feel like a daily grind. And worst of all? No one really warned you this could happen.

This condition — known as frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis — is one of the most common shoulder injuries linked to improper vaccine administration. It doesn’t come on all at once. It builds: tightness, loss of range, constant pain, and then more appointments, physical therapy, and maybe even surgery.

If this sounds familiar, you're likely dealing with a vaccine-related shoulder injury, and you may be entitled to compensation through the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). It’s not a lawsuit. It’s a system designed to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and the damage you’re stuck managing — even though this injury wasn’t your fault.

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Hear Cheryl's Vaccine Injury Story

Cheryl, a former client of My Vaccine Lawyer, shares her experience with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following a flu shot. She describes the sudden onset of pain, limited shoulder mobility, and a long recovery process that led her to seek legal help from attorney Max Muller.

With his support, Cheryl filed a successful claim through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and received a settlement covering her medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. SIRVA symptoms typically include sudden pain within 48 hours of vaccination, restricted range of motion, and discomfort that can last for weeks or months.

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How Frozen Shoulder Happens After a Vaccine

A vaccine should never cause a months-long loss of shoulder function — but it happens more often than most people realize. The problem isn’t the vaccine itself. It’s how it’s given. When an injection is placed too high or too deep into the shoulder joint, it can hit sensitive structures like the bursa or joint capsule. That’s where the trouble starts. Instead of post-shot soreness fading after a day or two, the area stays inflamed. The joint starts to stiffen. Pain gets worse. Mobility declines.

This isn’t just soreness — it’s damage. And for many people, it develops slowly, which makes it harder to connect back to the vaccine until weeks have passed.

A Different Kind of Shoulder Injury

Unlike a rotator cuff tear or a dislocated shoulder, frozen shoulder doesn’t show up as a single traumatic event. It builds over time — a slow restriction of movement in the shoulder region and upper arm, often affecting sleep, work, and daily routines. If left untreated, it can last years. Some cases end in shoulder replacement surgery. Others cause lasting chronic pain or permanent partial disability, even after months of therapy.

Medical Negligence in Vaccine Shoulder Injuries

Vaccine administrators—including nurses and pharmacists—must follow precise guidelines to avoid harming the shoulder region. When a shot is delivered too high, it can result in inflammation or trauma to surrounding muscles, tendons, or bones.

This is not just an unfortunate side effect—it may qualify as medical negligence, and you have the right to file an injury claim through the VICP. Unlike traumatic accidents or work related injuries, these claims don’t require proving fault, but they do demand careful documentation and legal guidance.

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Why Choose My Vaccine Lawyer?

Let an Experienced Vaccine Injury Lawyer Fight for You

Our law offices have extensive experience in vaccine injury claims, especially those involving common shoulder injuries. Unlike a general personal injury lawyer, our team focuses on federal claims under the VICP.

We’ve helped clients recover compensation for conditions ranging from rotator cuff injury to complete joint replacement. With a track record of successful outcomes, we combine technical knowledge with personalized care.

Recent Results

Frozen Shoulder from the Flu Shot - $106,160 in compensation.

An Alabama woman received a routine flu vaccine and began experiencing intense shoulder pain soon after. Over time, the discomfort worsened, and she was ultimately diagnosed with severe frozen shoulder. Despite months of steroid treatments and physical therapy, her condition barely improved. Doctors later performed a shoulder manipulation under anesthesia in hopes of restoring her range of motion, but even after the procedure, she continued to struggle with persistent pain and stiffness that interfered with her daily life.

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What Compensation Covers

Don’t Wait – Get Help For Your Injury Today

If you’ve suffered a shoulder injury due to a vaccination, you may be entitled to financial recovery for:

Medical treatment and cortisone injections
Physical therapy sessions
Lost wages or reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Future care needs (including shoulder replacement surgery)

We work to maximize your potential settlement by fully documenting the types of shoulder injuries, your recovery timeline, and the impact on your life.

The Legal Process for Vaccine Injury Cases

Vaccine injury cases follow a unique legal process. Since these claims are handled under the VICP, they require an attorney with experience in federal vaccine litigation. At My Vaccine Lawyer, we start with a free consultation to assess your claim. We then gather medical records, expert testimony, and supporting evidence to build a strong case. If a fair settlement isn’t offered, we are prepared to take your case to trial.

1. Contact Your Doctor

If you suffered a vaccine-related injury, adverse effects or worsening symptoms, call your doctor immediately.

2. Call My Vaccine Lawyer

For a free consultation. We are licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

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