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Texas Vaccine Injury Lawyer | Federal Compensation for Flu Shot & Routine Vaccine Injuries

Pain that follows a flu shot, Tdap, MMR, HPV, or another routine vaccine disrupts more than comfort. It changes how Texas residents work, drive, care for family, and manage everyday responsibilities. Texas records some of the highest vaccination numbers in the entire United States because of its size and population, and vaccine injury cases arise across urban and rural counties at rates that reflect that scale.

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Expert Vaccine Injury Lawyers in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and More

We are eager to provide you with the highest level of representation for your vaccine injury. Whether you live in Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, or somewhere in between, My Vaccine Lawyer is the top vaccine injury law firm for your case. Our attorneys provide experienced representation to clients all over the country. When you call My Vaccine Lawyer, you can be sure you will speak to a vaccine lawyer – not an assistant or paralegal. The vaccine lawyers at My Vaccine Lawyer pride themselves on personal attention to clients, including responsiveness at all times of the day.

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Hear Cheryl's Vaccine Injury Story

Cheryl suffered SIRVA (shoulder injury related to vaccine administration) following a flu shot. Her vaccine injury claim was filed in the VICP by vaccine lawyer Max Muller where she obtained a large cash settlement for her pain and suffering, lost wages and out of pocket medical expenses.

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Representing clients nationwide in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)

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Max J. Muller, Esq.

Founding Partner, My Vaccine Lawyer

Founding member of Muller Brazil and My Vaccine Lawyer; seasoned federal and state court litigator focused on vaccine injury claims.

Biography & Experience

Maximillian J. Muller is a founding member of Muller Brazil and My Vaccine Lawyer. Mr. Muller is an experienced litigator in Federal and State Courts across vaccine injury, unsafe drug and medical device injury, personal injury, mass torts, and bad faith. He keeps the firm on the cutting edge of injury litigation with a client-first approach.

He devotes most of his practice to advocating for victims of serious injuries. A seasoned courtroom litigator, he regularly tries cases to verdict, collaborates with leading medical experts, and has multiple landmark decisions in vaccine court—including the first successful trial verdict proving Guillain-Barré syndrome from a pneumonia vaccine.

Board & Speaking: Vaccine Injured Petitioners Bar Association (VIPBAR) board member and conference speaker
Recognition: Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2014–2024)

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Notable VICP Results

$2,473,607 for flu shot causing Guillain-Barré Syndrome (North Carolina)
$271,544 for flu shot causing chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (Tennessee)
Compensation for pneumonia-vaccine shoulder injuries (tendonitis, bursitis, torn rotator cuff)
$4,095,193 for a TDaP vaccine causing encephalitis (South Carolina)

Bar Admissions & Courts

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
United States Court of Federal Claims
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania

Practice Areas

Vaccine Injury (VICP)
Unsafe Drugs & Defective Medical Devices
Personal Injury
Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
Workers' Compensation
Subrogation & Mass Torts

Education & Professional Associations

Education

Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
Lehigh University (B.S., Business & Marketing)

Professional Associations

Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
Vaccine Injured Petitioners Bar Association (VIPBAR)

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Paul Brazil, Esq.

Founding Partner, My Vaccine Lawyer

Founding partner of My Vaccine Lawyer; nationally recognized advocate for vaccine-injured clients in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Biography & Experience

Paul Brazil is a native of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, a graduate of Bloomsburg University (B.A.) and Widener University School of Law (J.D.). After starting his career at a large Philadelphia civil defense firm, he co-founded Muller Brazil (now My Vaccine Lawyer) with Max Muller to provide client-centered representation and transparent communication.

Paul has devoted the entirety of his recent practice to representing vaccine injury victims in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He has recovered millions of dollars for clients and is known for clear guidance, practical strategy, and compassionate advocacy.

Speaker & Panels: VIPBAR Conference; Court of Federal Claims Judicial Conference (Informal Resolution of Damages); Luzerne County Medical Society Foundation panel on immunizations
Recognition: Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2019–2020)

Notable VICP Results

$1,233,543 for a flu shot causing Parsonage-Turner Syndrome (Pennsylvania)
$250,000 for a rotavirus vaccine causing Intussusception (Michigan)
$117,384 for a flu shot causing SIRVA (New Mexico)

In the News & Highlights

News4 I-Team — Discussed Zostavax litigation and filing in the VICP
The Washington Post — Featured on vaccine-related shoulder injuries (2015)
NBC4 Washington — Interview on incorrect vaccine administration and SIRVA
CBS3 Philadelphia — Interview on increase in shoulder injuries from vaccinations

Bar Admissions & Courts

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
United States Court of Federal Claims

Practice Areas

Vaccine Injury
Unsafe Drugs & Defective Medical Devices
Personal Injury
Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
Workers' Compensation
Subrogation & Mass Torts

Education & Professional Associations

Education

Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
Bloomsburg University (B.A.)

Professional Associations

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Lackawanna Bar Association
Bucks County Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Court of Federal Claims Bar Association
Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Vaccine Injured Petitioners Bar Association

Injuries After a Flu Shot or Tdap in Texas May Qualify for Federal Compensation

A vaccine that seemed routine at the time can create limitations that last far longer than expected. Texans often contact our law office once shoulder pain, neurological symptoms, or restricted movement continues past the first few days. Many learn that a vaccine injury claim through the federal vaccine injury compensation program offers a no fault alternative to traditional litigation, and that the federal claims process does not require proving negligence to recover compensation.

Texans in cities like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso rely on My Vaccine Lawyer because vaccine court operates under national standards, and every claim is reviewed through the United States Court of Federal Claims. The program covers legal fees through human services, and petitioners do not pay attorney fees out of their compensation.

Serving all 254 Texan counties with no travel required.
More than 4,500 vaccine injury claims filed nationwide by our legal team.
Speak directly with an experienced vaccine injury attorney during your free consultation.

Texas administers vaccinations on a massive scale. A population of more than 30 million residents, produces millions of flu shot and Tdap appointments every year through pharmacies, urgent care centers, hospital networks, and workplace clinics. This statewide volume creates a steady pattern of vaccine injury cases, and many Texans discover that shoulder pain, neurological symptoms, or restricted movement after vaccination may qualify for a federal vaccine injury claim.

The federal program has awarded more than $4.5 billion to nearly 10,000 injured parties, and Texas residents routinely participate in these federal claims because the process is national, standardized, and fully remote.

✔ Attorney fees covered by the federal program
✔ No requirement to prove negligence in a no fault alternative
✔ Claims handled remotely for Texas residents statewide

Could Your Vaccine Injury Have Happened in Texas

Texas’s vaccination landscape influences the number of vaccine injury cases filed by residents. Under Texas Administrative Code §295.15, pharmacists may administer vaccines under physician delegation, which expands vaccine administration into pharmacies, workplace events, community clinics, and health centers across all 254 Texas counties.

Common indicators Texans report include:

Shoulder pain after a flu shot that persists
Limited range of motion during everyday tasks
Tingling or numbness in the arm or hand
Fatigue or neurological changes that follow vaccination

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Shoulder Pain After a Vaccination in Texas May Be a SIRVA Injury

Many federal vaccine injury claims filed by Texans involve shoulder pain that develops soon after a flu shot or another routine vaccination. People often contact our office once the discomfort lingers longer than expected and begins limiting everyday movement, lifting, or sleep. Widespread vaccine administration across pharmacies and clinics means these shoulder injury related symptoms appear in vaccine injury cases throughout Texas.

Clients frequently report that:

Pain appeared shortly after the vaccination
Shoulder movement became increasingly restricted
Imaging later showed irritation or inflammation within the joint

A vaccine injury claim can move forward when symptoms meet federal timing and severity standards, and the process does not require proving that the provider made an error.

Who Can File a Vaccine Injury Claim in Texas?

To qualify for compensation through the national vaccine injury compensation program, your texas vaccine injury case must meet one of the following:

The injury lasted six months or longer
It required a hospital stay or surgery
The vaccinated person passed away due to complications

Additional eligibility:

A vaccine injury claim must be filed within three years of the first symptom
The vaccine must be one covered by the vaccine program
Adults and children are eligible with no age restriction
Death claims must be filed within 2 years of death and 4 years from symptom onset

Common Vaccine Injuries We Handle for Texas Vaccine Injury Claims

We help clients who experience adverse reactions from routine vaccines, including:

Neurological Injuries

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Transverse Myelitis
Brachial Neuritis, Bell’s Palsy, other neuropathies

Shoulder Injuries (SIRVA)

Tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder
Loss of motion or pain following vaccine administration

Vaccines commonly involved:

Flu shot
HPV vaccine
Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
MMR (Measles, mumps, rubella)
Pneumococcal, shingles, hepatitis vaccines

Texas Vaccine Injury Settlements

HPV Shot - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - $500.000

A Texas teenager developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) after receiving the Gardasil vaccine. The injury resulted in severe chronic pain and mobility issues, requiring extensive medical treatment, including physical therapy and pain management.

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How the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) Works for Texas Residents

A clear, no-cost path to pursue compensation through the federal program

If you suffered a vaccine injury in Texas, you may be eligible for compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)—a federal, no-fault alternative to traditional litigation. Here’s how it works:

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Free Case Evaluation

Contact our Texas vaccine injury lawyers for a free, confidential review. We assess VICP eligibility and timing (typically 3 years from the first symptom for injury claims).

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Petition Filing

We file your petition with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. VICP is federal—Texas residents qualify regardless of where they received the vaccine.

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Medical Review

HHS reviews your medical records and may request more documentation. We coordinate with your Texas providers to submit complete, well-supported evidence.

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Settlement or Hearing

DOJ may offer a settlement; if not, the case proceeds to a hearing before a Special Master. You pay nothing—the VICP covers attorney’s fees and case costs.

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Compensation

Eligible damages include medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in severe cases, ongoing care. Typical SIRVA settlements range from $100,000 to $200,000; actual amounts vary.

Important for Texas Residents

Travel isn’t required. All communications, filings, and hearings can be handled remotely. Our attorneys manage every step from start to finish.

Note: Deadlines differ for certain claim types (e.g., death claims). This information is general and not legal advice.

Texas Vaccine Injury Lawyers

VICP representation for clients across Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and all 254 Texas counties

Note: Our Vaccine Injury Attorneys in Texas do not handle vaccine mandate claims.

Texas Counties Served By My Vaccine Lawyer

We serve all 254 Texas counties, including:

Harris
Dallas
Tarrant
Bexar
Travis
Collin
Denton
El Paso
Fort Bend
Montgomery
Williamson
Hidalgo
Cameron
Nueces
Galveston
Lubbock
Webb
McLennan
Brazoria
Jefferson
Bell
Hays
Smith
Brazos

Ellis
Johnson
Midland
Ector
Guadalupe
Comal
Parker
Rockwall
Bastrop
Gregg
Tom Green
Kaufman
Taylor
Wichita
Potter
Randall
Grayson
Bowie
Kerr
Walker
Angelina
Victoria
Orange
Liberty

VACCINE INJURY LAWYER HOUSTON

Houston patients are served by the Texas Medical Center (Houston Methodist, Baylor St. Luke’s, Memorial Hermann), plus large pharmacy networks. If SIRVA, numbness, weakness, or neurologic issues followed a shot in Houston, our VICP team can help.

We regularly obtain records from providers across Downtown, the Medical Center, the Galleria, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland, and Clear Lake—as well as clinics serving travelers through IAH and HOU.

Common Vaccine Injury Scenarios in Houston

Flu/COVID-19 shots at pharmacies and urgent cares throughout Harris & Fort Bend Counties
Tdap/HPV vaccines for students at university and ISD clinics
Pneumonia/shingles shots for older adults in suburban clinics

Free case evaluation—handled remotely. No travel to Washington, D.C. required.

VACCINE INJURY LAWYER DALLAS

Dallas–Fort Worth residents receive vaccines at UT Southwestern, Baylor Scott & White, Texas Health, and major retail pharmacies. If you developed shoulder pain or neurologic symptoms after a vaccination, you may qualify for VICP compensation.

We coordinate records from providers in Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Richardson, Irving, Arlington, and Fort Worth—including clinics serving travelers through DFW and DAL.

Common Vaccine Injury Scenarios in Dallas–Fort Worth

Flu shots at employer or pharmacy clinics across North Texas
Travel vaccines prior to international flights out of DFW
Pneumonia/shingles vaccines for seniors in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties

We handle filings, negotiations, and hearings remotely to minimize disruption to work and family.

VACCINE INJURY LAWYER AUSTIN

Austin care is anchored by Ascension Seton, St. David’s, and Dell Seton at UT. If SIRVA or neurological symptoms followed a vaccine in Austin or the Hill Country, our attorneys can pursue your federal claim.

We obtain records from providers serving Downtown, South Congress, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, and Kyle/Buda—plus clinics near AUS.

Common Vaccine Injury Scenarios in Austin

Flu shots at tech campus clinics and retail pharmacies
Tdap/MMR/HPV at UT student health and pediatric clinics
Pneumonia/shingles shots for seniors throughout Travis & Williamson Counties

We manage the VICP process end-to-end so you don’t have to travel.

VACCINE INJURY LAWYER SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio patients often use University Health, Methodist, Baptist, and military facilities. If you developed SIRVA or GBS after a vaccination, we can help you pursue compensation through the VICP.

We gather records from clinics across Downtown, Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, New Braunfels, and the I-10/I-35 corridors—plus pharmacies serving SAT travelers.

Common Vaccine Injury Scenarios in San Antonio

Flu/COVID-19 shots at pharmacies and big-box clinics
Tdap and meningitis vaccines for students in Bexar & Comal Counties
Pneumonia/shingles vaccines for seniors throughout the metro

All filings and hearings are handled remotely by our team.

VACCINE INJURY LAWYER FORT WORTH

Fort Worth and Tarrant County are served by Texas Health, Medical City, and Cook Children’s. If pain, stiffness, or nerve symptoms followed a vaccination, our lawyers can build a strong, evidence-based claim.

We work with providers in downtown Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Keller, and HEB—plus clinics around Alliance and Meacham.

Common Vaccine Injury Scenarios in Fort Worth

Flu shots across Tarrant County pharmacies and employers
Pre-travel vaccines for DFW/DAL flights
Pediatric vaccines and SIRVA cases tied to improper injection

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We manage everything remotely—no travel to Washington, D.C. needed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Vaccine Injury Claims

Clear answers about your rights, timelines, and what to expect in the VICP process

What is the statute of limitations for filing a vaccine injury claim in Texas?

Under the VICP, you generally have 3 years from the date of the first symptom to file an injury claim. For death claims, the deadline is 2 years from the date of death and 4 years from the first symptom. These are federal deadlines that apply in Texas. Speak with a vaccine injury lawyer promptly to protect your rights.

Do I have to live in Texas or get vaccinated here to file?

No. The VICP is a federal program. We represent Texas residents injured anywhere in the U.S., and we also represent non-residents who were vaccinated in Texas. What matters is a covered vaccine and a qualifying injury within the filing deadline.

What compensation can I receive through the VICP?

Past and future medical expenses
Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
Pain and suffering (up to $250,000)
Death benefits (up to $250,000)
Attorney fees and costs (paid by the program, not taken from your award)

How long do Texas VICP cases typically take?

Timelines vary by injury and record complexity. Many cases resolve within 12–18 months. Clear SIRVA claims may resolve faster; complex neurologic cases (e.g., GBS, CIDP, TM) may take longer. We keep your case moving and push for fair resolution.

What evidence helps a successful Texas claim?

Comprehensive medical records (ER, PCP, ortho, neuro, PT)
Vaccination proof (date, location, lot if available)
A clear onset timeline tied to vaccination
Work/earnings documentation if claiming wage loss

We coordinate records with Texas providers statewide (Houston, DFW, Austin, San Antonio, and beyond).

Can I sue the vaccinator or manufacturer instead of using the VICP?

In most situations, no. The VICP is a no-fault program that compensates without proving negligence. Limited exceptions exist for willful misconduct. We’ll evaluate your facts and guide you to the appropriate path.

How much does it cost to hire a vaccine injury lawyer in Texas?

No out-of-pocket cost. The VICP pays reasonable attorney fees and case expenses directly, separate from your compensation.

Is SIRVA covered by the VICP?

SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration) occurs when a shot is injected too high/deep, injuring shoulder structures. It is covered under the VICP.

We’ve represented thousands of SIRVA clients nationwide, including many across Texas.

Do I need a local Texas attorney or in-person hearings?

No. VICP cases are heard in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C., and are routinely handled remotely. We represent clients statewide without requiring office visits or travel.

Will my Texas health insurance or Medicaid affect my case?

Insurance can pay care initially; if you receive a VICP award, certain payers (including Medicaid) may assert liens that must be resolved from the medical expense portion. We handle lien coordination as part of your case.

What injuries besides SIRVA are common in Texas VICP claims?

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Brachial neuritis / peripheral neuropathies
Anaphylaxis
Transverse myelitis / encephalitis
CIDP and other post-vaccination neurologic conditions

Can you work with my Texas doctors and employers to gather records?

Yes. We request records from Texas providers (hospitals, clinics, PT, imaging) and coordinate employment and wage documentation to support your claim.

Good to Know for Texas Residents

You don’t need to travel to Washington, D.C. Filings, communication, and hearings are handled remotely. Our attorneys manage every step from start to finish.

Texas Vaccine Law & Your Rights

What Texas residents should know when pursuing federal VICP claims

While vaccine injury claims are handled at the federal level through the VICP, Texas residents should be aware of several state-specific considerations that affect records, requirements, and process logistics.

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Texas & Federal VICP Process

Texas does not run its own vaccine injury fund. Claims are brought in the federal U.S. Court of Federal Claims through the VICP, and most steps can be handled remotely from anywhere in Texas.

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Your Right to Compensation

Texas residents have full access to the federal VICP. State statutes of limitations do not govern VICP claims—only federal deadlines apply (generally 3 years from first symptom for injury; different timelines for death claims).

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Medical Records Access (Texas Law)

Under Texas law, providers must furnish copies of your medical or billing records within 15 days of a proper written request. Quick, complete records strengthen your VICP case.

We request records from hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and PT/imaging offices statewide.
We help document onset timing, diagnosis, and treatment to support your claim.

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No-Fault Compensation

Unlike typical Texas personal injury cases, the VICP is no-fault. You don’t need to prove negligence—only that you received a covered vaccine and suffered a qualifying injury within the deadlines.

Practical Tip for Texans

VICP cases are heard in Washington, D.C., but you don’t need to travel. Our team manages filings, hearings, and communications remotely for clients across Houston, DFW, Austin, San Antonio, and beyond.

Disclaimer: This overview is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws and timelines can change. Consult an attorney about your specific situation.