Types of Vaccine Injury Cases We Handle

While the varicella vaccine is widely considered safe, severe reactions do happen — and when they do, they often catch families completely off guard. We represent parents whose children experienced sudden, lasting health issues after vaccination, including those requiring emergency care, specialist referrals, and long-term follow-up. These cases aren’t common, but when they occur, they are serious — and they deserve legal attention.

Neurological Complications and Inflammatory Reactions

We’ve handled vaccine injury cases involving conditions like acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) following the varicella vaccine. These neurological conditions may follow a high fever, change in behavior, weakness, or seizure activity — and they often appear days or weeks after the shot.

Shoulder Injury from Improper Vaccine Administration

When the vaccine is injected too high in the arm, older children and even adults may experience shoulder injury related to vaccine administration — often classified as SIRVA symptoms. Shoulder injury related symptoms typically include long-term pain, limited motion, or inflammation near the injection site.

Adverse Reactions Requiring Emergency Care

Some children develop serious adverse reactions to the varicella vaccine — including intense rash, fever, allergic swelling, or other adverse events. Severe vaccine reactions like anaphylaxis can escalate quickly and often require a hospital visit or follow-up with multiple specialists.

Long-Term Symptoms with No Clear Diagnosis

In some cases, children experience a vaccine related injury that never receives a formal name. These may include fatigue, mood changes, muscle weakness, or delayed developmental milestones that began shortly after vaccination. Even without a named diagnosis, we build cases using medical records, timelines, and specialist input to demonstrate the link and pursue financial compensation.

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How to Move Forward After a Varicella Vaccine Injury

If you were told to seek medical treatment after the varicella vaccine, or your child developed symptoms that didn’t exist before, it may be time to explore a claim. Even if another covered vaccine like the flu shot or HPV vaccine was given at the same visit, the timing still matters. Many families don’t realize the injury may be vaccine caused until months later — or after getting vague answers. If you’ve already spoken to another law firm and were left with doubts, we offer real answers and experienced legal help.

We’ve helped parents recover compensation for reactions tied to routine shots that led to serious outcomes — even when the vaccine was given to prevent dangerous diseases. We’ll tell you if it’s eligible, what it could be worth, and what happens next. No guesswork. No obligations.

How These Claims Are Proven and What It Means for You

These cases are won with precision — not guesswork. We gather full medical records, track the timeline, and work with specialists to show how the vaccine caused your child’s condition. Whether it’s neurological damage, joint issues, or a lingering autoimmune reaction, the case must be fully supported. We file directly with the United States Court of Federal Claims, where all federal vaccine claims are handled. Our legal team presents the facts clearly, backed by expert support — and we’ve done this with success against some of the largest vaccine manufacturers in the industry.

If the varicella vaccine left your child with more than just a sore arm, it’s time for legal clarity.

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