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SIRVA Vaccine Injuries

Fighting for Vaccine Injury Victims – Get the Compensation You Deserve

Shoulder pain after a vaccine shouldn't last for months. If it has, you may be dealing with SIRVA—a preventable injury caused by improper vaccine administration. You expected some soreness after your vaccine—not months of burning shoulder pain, restless nights, and the inability to lift, drive, or work like you used to. But for many people, that’s exactly what happens. SIRVA, or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration, can lead to chronic pain, limited mobility, and even time off work or permanent job loss—especially if your job involves physical tasks or upper body movement.

Most people don’t know that SIRVA is a preventable injury caused by a vaccine injection that enters the wrong part of the deltoid muscle. And many delay treatment because they assume the pain will go away on its own. But the longer it goes unchecked, the worse it can get—and the higher your medical expenses, income loss, and recovery time may become. If your shoulder hasn’t felt right since your vaccine, contact My Vaccine Lawyer today—we’ll help you figure out if your injury is related to vaccine administration.

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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 Serious Can a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration Injury Be?

Not all shoulder pain after a vaccine is the same. Some people feel discomfort for a few days and recover fully. Others experience chronic pain, inflammation, and serious loss of mobility that affects work, sleep, and even simple daily tasks like dressing or driving. SIRVA exists on a spectrum—from minor irritation to permanent shoulder dysfunction—and understanding where your injury falls is key to getting the right help.

Mild Cases: Discomfort That Doesn’t Go Away

Some cases start as what feels like atypical shoulder pain—a deep ache that lingers beyond the usual soreness. You may still have full range of motion, but the discomfort is sharp, lasts weeks, and worsens when raising the arm or sleeping on the affected shoulder. These are early warning signs of a potential injury related to vaccines.

Moderate Cases: Persistent Pain and Limited Function

When the pain spreads or lasts longer than expected, it’s often a sign of inflammation within the shoulder capsule or irritation of the subacromial bursa. This leads to decreased range, joint stiffness, and issues reaching above your head or behind your back. Many patients at this stage are diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder, and require physical therapy or corticosteroid injections.

Severe Cases: Chronic Damage and Long-Term Disability

In more extreme cases, SIRVA causes severe shoulder pain, nerve impingement, or structural damage like rotator cuff tears or axillary nerve injury. These patients often report reduced range of motion and require magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess internal damage. Treatment may involve nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroid injections, or even surgical intervention by orthopaedic surgeons.

How SIRVA Disrupts Your Life

Whether mild or severe, SIRVA affects sleep, mobility, work, and quality of life. Many people with vaccine-related shoulder injuries have trouble with basic tasks—reaching shelves, washing hair, carrying bags. These daily limitations are why it's important to recognize SIRVA symptoms early and seek help. In severe cases, even routine administration of future vaccines may become stressful due to lingering fear or trauma. If shoulder pain has disrupted your daily life after a vaccine, talk to us—we help you understand your options and whether you're eligible for compensation.

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What Could a SIRVA Injury Cost You?

SIRVA quietly drains your finances. What starts as left shoulder pain might lead to weeks or months of appointments—physical examinations, MRIs, steroid injections, or repeated deltoid intramuscular injections—with no guaranteed outcome. A single MRI scan could set you back $1,000 or more. Ongoing physical therapy runs $100–$250 per session, often 2–3 times a week. Some patients are treated for subacromial subdeltoid bursitis, glenohumeral joint inflammation, or adhesive capsulitis, while others need surgery to repair the humeral head, rotator cuff, or damaged nerves—procedures that regularly cost $15,000–$30,000, not including recovery.

But the real cost hits when your injury interferes with your income. A hairstylist who can't raise her arms, a warehouse worker unable to lift, or a teacher who struggles to write on a whiteboard may be forced to reduce hours or take unpaid leave. We've worked with clients who lost $8,000–$25,000 in wages due to permanent shoulder dysfunction or limited range that sidelined them for months. And in more serious cases, they had to leave their careers entirely. This isn’t just about pain—it’s about losing the ability to work, take care of your family, or sleep through the night. That’s why the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program exists: to recover the money and stability a vaccine-related injury may have taken from you.

Why Choose My Vaccine Lawyer for a SIRVA Claim?

Not every firm understands how vaccine administration SIRVA works—but we do. Our team works closely with experts in immunization practices, disease control, and federal systems to build medically sound, strategically filed claims. We’ve reviewed case reports, consulted with family physicians, and helped clients prove their injury was caused by an intramuscular deltoid vaccination—not just everyday soreness. We’re one of the few firms in the country with a deep focus on injection site events and their long-term effects on patients.

We also understand what the advisory committee and health resources look for when reviewing claims submitted through health care providers. That means we don’t just gather records—we show how your symptoms meet the legal and medical standards required by the vaccine injury table. Whether your claim involves improper vaccination technique, needle length errors, or damage to the deltoid muscle, our legal team translates that medical evidence into a successful claim. We’re here to make sure your experience isn’t dismissed—or misunderstood. If your shoulder hasn’t been the same since a vaccine, let’s talk—we’ll review your situation and explain whether your injury qualifies under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

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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.

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

Still Have Questions?

Can SIRVA be prevented, or is it just bad luck?

SIRVA isn’t random—it’s preventable. It usually happens due to improper administration of an intramuscular deltoid injection, often when the needle goes too high or too deep into the shoulder joint. That’s why agencies like Health and Human Services recommend strict adherence to best vaccination practices to reduce the risk of SIRVA and other injuries. If a provider doesn’t follow proper technique, even a routine influenza vaccination could result in an injury potentially leading to months of treatment or time off work.

Reduce your chances by making sure your provider is experienced, asking about avoiding shoulder injury related situations, and speaking up if the injection site feels off. When SIRVA occurs, it’s not just a bad reaction—it’s an avoidable injury that can seriously affect your ability to work, move, or even experience pain-free sleep.
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What should I tell my doctor?

When you visit a doctor for post-vaccine shoulder pain, it’s important to mention any link between the injection and your symptoms. The typical clinical presentation includes pain in the upper arm, limited mobility, and difficulty performing everyday tasks—all developing shortly after the vaccine. Describing the timeline clearly helps healthcare professionals distinguish SIRVA from more common muscle soreness and start the right treatment early.

Mentioning the term “shoulder injury related to vaccine administration” can also guide your provider to assess whether your case aligns with those recognized in compensation programs like the VICP.

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