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Polio Vaccine Injuries

Fighting for Vaccine Injury Victims – Get the Compensation You Deserve

If the polio vaccine caused a lasting injury, we help you get answers, treatment support, and financial compensation through the federal vaccine program. The polio vaccine is one of the oldest and most widely used tools in public health, designed to protect against a disease that can cause paralysis or even death. But while rare, vaccine-related injuries from the inactivated virus version of the polio shot do happen, sometimes leading to serious side effects like shoulder injury, nerve damage, or adverse reactions requiring ongoing care. These injuries aren't always immediately recognized, which is why many people delay treatment or miss the chance to pursue compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).

At My Vaccine Lawyer, we represent people across the country who suffer complications after routine immunization. If your symptoms started soon after vaccination and you've been diagnosed with a qualifying injury, you may be entitled to a compensation award under this federal program. We file your case in vaccine court, also known as the Court of Federal Claims, and guide you through every step of the legal process. With proper medical records, a documented vaccination history, and support from an experienced vaccine injury attorney, you can pursue a successful vaccine injury claim and access the care and support you need.

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One of more of our attorneys have been recognized for the following:

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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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Why Polio Vaccine Injuries Lead to Legal Action

The polio vaccine is a covered vaccine under the Injury Compensation Program, which means that people who suffer vaccine-related injuries such as nerve damage, shoulder injury, or autoimmune complications may qualify for compensation. You don’t need to prove anyone was negligent. You only need to show the vaccine caused the injury and that symptoms followed a medically appropriate timeline. These are federal claims filed in the Court of Federal Claims, not lawsuits against your doctor or vaccine manufacturers, and they are reviewed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Which Injuries Are Linked to the Polio Vaccine?

Injuries from the polio vaccine can include shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, nerve inflammation, or systemic immune issues that develop shortly after the shot. Though uncommon, severe reactions such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome, paralysis, or even fatal outcomes have been documented. Some of these are triggered by the body’s response to the inactivated virus, while others result from poor vaccine administration into the shoulder joint. These adverse events are recognized within vaccine injury law and may qualify for compensation under the VICP if properly diagnosed and documented.

How does the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Work?

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program pays for medical expenses, lost wages, and ongoing care for people injured by certain vaccines, including the polio vaccine, flu vaccine, and flu shot. The program is funded by a federal trust fund paid by a tax on every covered dose. If your claim is approved, the VICP also pays for all filing fees and reasonable attorneys fees, so you don’t pay out of pocket. These benefits are awarded by the Court of Federal Claims, not private insurers, and are part of a no-fault structure designed to support injured vaccine recipients.

Why do I Need a Vaccine Injury Attorney to File My Case?

To file a vaccine claim, you need detailed medical records, a complete vaccination history, and documentation showing when the first symptom appeared. A successful claim also requires expert input to confirm that the vaccine caused the condition and that no other explanation fits the facts. Our legal team handles the entire legal process, submits all materials to vaccine court, and builds your case using timelines, medical opinions, and scientific data. These cases demand legal skill and experience with federal vaccine injury law, not general personal injury work.

Legal Challenges in a Polio Vaccine Injury Case

Common issues in a polio vaccine case include unclear medical timelines, missing records, or the injury being misattributed to something else. The government may argue the injury was preexisting, or that the vaccine-related condition doesn’t meet the required severity. These cases can involve complex science, and a strong legal team is needed to counter efforts to minimize payouts or redirect fault onto the injured person. Unlike a local personal injury case, vaccine claims must follow strict federal rules, and hiring an experienced vaccine injury attorney is often the difference between success and denial.

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What It’s Like to Live with a Polio Vaccine Injury

A polio vaccine injury doesn’t just affect your body, it affects your bank account every single week. An MRI to assess nerve damage can cost $1,000. Physical therapy ranges from $150 to $250 per session, often three times a week for months. When the injury involves mobility loss, assistive equipment like braces, walkers, or home modifications add thousands more. Long-term medical care often includes nerve pain medication, mobility aids, and consultations with specialists. Some vaccine recipients require in-home care or transportation support. These are not minor inconveniences, they are permanent expenses.

For people who work on their feet or use their upper body: nurses, drivers, warehouse workers, the injury often leads to being placed on leave or terminated altogether. Lost wages can reach $10,000 to $50,000 depending on the recovery timeline, with no way to make that income up. Families often burn through savings trying to keep up with medical expenses and day-to-day costs. When a vaccine-related injury like this changes how someone lives and works, the compensation award from the VICP allows survival. That’s why filing is critical, and why the evidence must show the full financial impact.

How We Help Clients Nationwide Through the Legal Process

We represent clients nationwide who were injured by the polio vaccine, flu shot, and other covered vaccines, helping them recover compensation through the federal system. Unlike personal injury firms that treat these cases as side work, our entire team focuses only on vaccine injury claims. We build your case based on timelines, vaccination history, clinical evidence, and physician reports. We don’t ask you to chase records, we collect them, organize them, and structure them the way the vaccine court expects. We also work directly with experts who understand the science behind post-vaccination injury.

The legal process for vaccine claims is detailed, specific, and very different from filing a lawsuit against a provider or manufacturer. Your claim goes to the Court of Federal Claims, and it’s reviewed by health and human services, not a local judge. We help you prove onset of the first symptom, coordinate with experts, and present your medical records in a way that aligns with federal expectations. Our team at My Vaccine Lawyer only handles vaccine cases. We guide you from the first intake call to the final outcome. You won’t be left wondering what’s next; our role is to lead, manage, and execute so your case moves forward fast and accurately.

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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.

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1. Contact Your Doctor

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

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