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Pneumonia Vaccine Injuries
Fighting for Vaccine Injury Victims – Get the Compensation You Deserve
The pneumococcal vaccine protects against bacterial infections like pneumonia and meningitis, but in rare cases, it causes serious complications. People receiving the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines have reported lasting nerve pain, shoulder injury related to poor vaccine administration, and in some cases, severe allergic reactions. These aren’t just temporary side effects, they're real, lasting injuries that often require imaging, physical therapy, or even surgery. When that happens, you have the right to file a vaccine injury claim through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), a federal program that provides financial help to those harmed by covered vaccines.
At My Vaccine Lawyer, we help injured vaccine recipients file claims directly in vaccine court, also known as the United States Court of Federal Claims. This is not a typical personal injury lawsuit. You don’t have to prove negligence, you need to show that the vaccine caused the condition, and that the timeline and symptoms are supported by strong medical records. Our vaccine injury attorneys work with medical experts to build your case and fight for the financial compensation you deserve, including coverage for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you were injured after a pneumonia shot, we’ll help you understand your legal options and make sure your claim is handled correctly.
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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.
Why Pneumonia Vaccine Injuries May Lead to a Vaccine Injury Claim
When a vaccine related injury follows a pneumonia shot, it can lead to long-term physical, financial, and legal consequences. Most people don’t expect a routine pneumococcal vaccine to result in a shoulder injury or nerve damage, but these reactions happen, especially in older adults or those with pre-existing conditions like lung disease. Even if your reaction isn’t listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, you can still file a vaccine injury claim through the injury compensation program (VICP). This federal system allows injured patients to seek financial compensation without proving fault—only that the vaccine caused the condition.
Common Injuries Caused by the Pneumococcal Vaccine
The most common complications from the pneumococcal vaccine are related to vaccine administration, like SIRVA (shoulder injury related to vaccine administration), which causes limited range of motion, pain, and weakness in the arm. Other reported injuries include nerve damage, severe allergic reactions, or autoimmune complications. These vaccine injury cases can lead to extended treatment, job loss, and thousands in medical expenses. Though uncommon, these adverse outcomes are well-documented and eligible for compensation under the VICP.
The Vaccine Court and the Federal Claims Process
The vaccine court, officially known as the United States Court of Federal Claims, handles all federal claims filed under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. You’re not suing a doctor or vaccine maker; claims are reviewed by health and human services, not a jury. To qualify, you must present detailed medical records, a diagnosis that connects to the vaccine, and proof that symptoms began within the expected timeline. These cases are often won or lost based on how well your evidence is prepared, which is why working with vaccine injury attorneys matters.
How the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Covers Your Losses
The national vaccine injury compensation system pays for more than just hospital bills. If your injury is linked to a covered vaccine like the pneumonia shot or flu vaccine, you may be eligible for compensation covering medical expenses, lost wages, future medical expenses, and even pain and suffering. All legal fees and filing fees are paid separately through the program’s federal trust fund, not by you. This no-fault model exists to support vaccine injury clients who never expected a simple injection to disrupt their lives.
Understanding On-Table vs. Off-Table Issues in Pneumonia Vaccine Cases
There are no pneumococcal vaccine injuries currently listed on the official Vaccine Injury Table, which means all claims are considered off-table. That makes it harder, but not impossible to win. You’ll need strong medical evidence, expert support, and documentation showing that the vaccine likely caused your condition. Many people assume any post-vaccine injury automatically qualifies, it doesn’t. The vaccine injury program requires you to prove causation, especially in pneumonia-related SIRVA, where the connection isn’t presumed under federal guidelines.
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What It’s Like to Live with a Pneumococcal Vaccine Injury
Most people never expect a pneumonia shot to result in long-term disability, but for some, that’s exactly what happens. After a vaccine administration injury like SIRVA, people often face months of physical therapy, steroid injections, or nerve treatments. The cost of imaging alone, MRIs, EMGs, orthopedic consults, can reach thousands. Medical expenses pile up fast, especially for older adults managing other health conditions like lung disease. On top of treatment, you may need mobility support, help at home, or modifications just to carry out daily tasks. These are real injuries, not minor side effects.
The impact on work is equally serious. Many vaccine injury clients report missing weeks or months of employment, and some are forced into early retirement if full arm mobility doesn't return. Future lost wages become a concern quickly, especially for workers in healthcare, construction, or transportation who rely on strength and function. The VICP exists for this reason, because injury related to vaccines shouldn't leave you without support. Our firm helps calculate the full cost of your injury so you receive the compensation you deserve, not just a fraction of it.
The Hidden Challenges of Vaccine Administration SIRVA Claims
Not all shoulder injuries are treated the same in court. When SIRVA occurs after a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine, your claim isn’t automatically presumed valid. Pneumonia vaccines are covered vaccines, but the burden of proof is still on you. That means you need to show the injury stemmed from incorrect vaccine administration, not from your job, aging, or a prior condition. Many claimants lose because their records don’t clearly document when the pain started or whether it was limited to the injection site. Those details are critical.
At My Vaccine Lawyer, we help clients build claims with support from medical experts, ensuring timelines, symptoms, and imaging match what the court expects to see. We work with a dedicated legal team who understands how to connect the facts, down to the smallest note in your provider’s file. This is not the kind of case you want to file alone, and it’s not something most general firms understand. We know what it takes to win pneumonia-related vaccine injury cases, and we know how to represent clients in the federal system where these claims are decided.
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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 makes a pneumococcal vaccine injury lawyer different from a regular personal injury attorney?
Most personal injury lawyers don’t handle federal court cases like those filed through the VICP. A dedicated pneumococcal vaccine injury lawyer understands the medical and legal complexity of these claims, including how to present adverse reaction evidence and follow strict procedural timelines. At My Vaccine Lawyer, we focus exclusively on vaccine cases and know how to navigate this system to get results.
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I had a flu shot and pneumonia vaccine on the same day, can I still file a claim?
Yes. It’s common to receive both the flu shot and a pneumococcal conjugate vaccination during the same visit, especially for older adults. If symptoms began after that appointment, we’ll review your full history to determine which vaccine likely caused the reaction. Many of our clients file claims involving more severe reactions that follow multi-vaccine visits.
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What happens during the first treatment stage of a vaccine-related injury?
Most people begin with urgent care or a primary doctor visit, followed by imaging, physical therapy, or pain management. If your first treatment occurred soon after vaccination, it helps show the connection between the shot and your injury. We’ll use that timeline, along with expert input, to file a claim that meets the program’s expectations.
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How much money can I expect from a successful vaccine injury claim?
Each case is different, but many vaccine injury payouts range from tens of thousands to six figures. We’ve recovered hundreds of millions for our clients through this program. Compensation depends on how severe the injury is, how long it lasts, and how it affects your work, daily life, and future health.
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Why should I choose My Vaccine Lawyer for my pneumonia vaccine injury case?
Because we handle only vaccine injury claims, not general personal injury cases. Our law firm is built around deep knowledge of vaccine injury law, and each experienced vaccine injury attorney on our team has a proven track record in federal court. When you work with us, you get an experienced vaccine injury lawyer who knows how to win these exact cases.
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