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Vaccine Injuries from Improper Administrations
Fighting for Vaccine Injury Victims – Get the Compensation You Deserve
The pain didn’t start with the vaccine. It started with how it was given. Poor placement, wrong technique, or rushed administration lead to potential long-term injury — and you’re the one left dealing with the fallout. We represent clients injured by improper vaccine administration. That includes shoulder damage, nerve trauma, and mobility loss caused by careless injection. These cases qualify for federal compensation, and you don’t need to sue your doctor to get it.
Our firm handles only vaccine injury claims. We guide you through the claim process, prepare the evidence, and file directly with the court. If the vaccine caused real damage, the legal path is already in place — and we’ll walk it with you.
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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.
What Improper Vaccine Administration Actually Looks Lik
There’s no excuse for getting this wrong — yet it happens every day. A safe vaccine turns into a vaccine related injury when it’s injected too high, too deep, into the wrong site, or using the wrong technique. The pain, weakness, and mobility loss that follow are often dismissed as minor — but we know better. These aren’t general side effects. These are injuries related to vaccine administration — and they qualify for compensation.
Injection Too High or Too Deep
When a shot hits the wrong structure — like the bursa instead of the muscle — it causes inflammation, impingement, and long-term damage. Most cases are misdiagnosed early or passed off as soreness, but they often turn out to be frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injury, or shoulder injury related to poor injection technique. Many clients also report ongoing shoulder pain and reduced range of motion that require extensive physical therapy.
Wrong Site, Route, or Arm
The difference between intramuscular and subcutaneous matters. So does the choice of arm and location. Errors here can lead to nerve damage, muscle damage, or long-term arm weakness. These aren’t rare — especially after common improperly administered influenza vaccines or tetanus shots.
Incorrect Technique or Angle
Technique matters. When a provider uses the wrong angle, depth, or fails to stabilize the limb properly, the injury can lead to chronic pain, inflammation, rotator cuff tears, or tissue scarring. Some of the worst cases we handle come from rushed providers and poor body positioning during vaccine injection.
Wrong Vaccine or Dosage
Some providers administer the wrong vaccine, the wrong dose, or repeat a dose too early. We’ve seen this with travel vaccines, HPV vaccines, and pediatric boosters. These errors may result in severe vaccine reactions, severe allergic reactions, or permanent shoulder related injuries — and all fall under improper vaccine administration.
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What You Can Recover If Negligence Caused the Injury
Winning a claim for improper vaccine administration depends on evidence — not just symptoms. We gather medical records, document the timing of the injection, confirm the type of vaccine given, and support your case with expert-backed medical evidence. If you're already in treatment, we coordinate with your medical providers to establish a clear link between the injury and the injection. Claims are filed in vaccine court, part of the United States Court of Federal Claims — a specialized federal court that hears all vaccine-related injury cases. Your file is reviewed by Health and Human Services and supported by a licensed law firm focused entirely on this type of work.
Our team includes vaccine injury attorneys, researchers, and claim managers who have handled hundreds of similar cases. We manage the legal process from start to finish — including gathering medical records, expert coordination, filings, and appeals. Most clients come to us after another provider — or another law firm — failed to take the injury seriously. We build every vaccine case for clarity and credibility. This isn’t general personal injury — it’s a federal system, and our job is to win inside it.
The Shot Was Preventable — And So Is the Cost
If this injury came from poor placement, rushed technique, or a known administration error, you have options. We handle vaccine injury cases nationwide and file directly through the vaccine injury program. Claims are reviewed based on the vaccine injury table, and if your case qualifies, you could recover full compensation — including the cost to cover medical expenses and ongoing support.
We handle everything — evidence, court filings, and legal representation — from start to finish.

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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.
Still Have Questions?
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What’s the difference between SIRVA and other shoulder related injuries?
SIRVA vaccine injuries usually involve deep inflammation or tissue damage at the injection site, while other shoulder related injuries may involve joint damage or nerve trauma. Both can result in long-term pain and are eligible for compensation if caused by poor vaccine administration.
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Can I file a claim if the vaccine was properly manufactured but given incorrectly?
Yes. Claims based on improper vaccine administration are filed even when the vaccine manufacturers did nothing wrong. The issue is how the vaccine was delivered — not the product itself. Errors made by providers can lead to compensation through the federal system.
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What if I reacted badly to a flu vaccine?
A strong reaction to a flu vaccine — including flu shot injuries, pain, or limited motion — may be eligible for compensation if the injury fits criteria listed on the vaccine injury table. These are real, documentable injuries, and filing does not require suing your doctor.
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Who can file a claim — just the injured person?
The injured person can file directly, but in cases involving children or dependent adults, a parent or legal guardian can file on their behalf. Our team ensures every claim is supported, documented, and filed according to federal rules.
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What if I experienced severe reactions or long-term effects?
Many claims involve severe reactions or complications such as adverse reactions, ongoing pain, or weakness after improper vaccine placement. These injuries are not rare, and if you’ve experienced them, you may qualify to seek financial compensation under the federal vaccine system.
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