$126,000 Awarded to mctlaw Client for SIRVA After a Flu Shot
A woman who experienced long-term shoulder pain after getting a flu vaccine was awarded $126,000 through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). mctlaw vaccine injury attorney Elizabeth Abramson represented the client and helped her receive compensation for the injury, which severely affected her job, daily life, and health.
When she got the flu shot, the client was a healthy 48-year-old woman working full-time in women’s health, including delivering babies at local hospitals. She got the flu vaccine as part of a workplace requirement. Immediately after the injection, she felt a sharp pain in her shoulder that only got worse in the following hours. That pain never fully went away.
The client was eventually diagnosed with a shoulder injury believed to be caused by the flu shot, a condition known as SIRVA, or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration. Over the next two years, she endured multiple steroid injections, MRIs, physical therapy, and finally surgery to repair the damage. Her surgeon confirmed the injury may have been caused by the vaccine being injected improperly.
Even though she was in constant pain, the client kept working. But the injury made everyday tasks much harder. She couldn’t lift her arm above her shoulder, had trouble sleeping, and needed help getting dressed. She had to stop exercising and couldn’t do important parts of her job, like assisting with cesarean sections or helping patients during labor.
Attorney Elizabeth Abramson guided the client through the complex VICP process. “The VICP was intended to provide people experiencing rare, but serious vaccine injuries quick and generous compensation. Unfortunately, the system has become so complicated and time consuming that it can be inaccessible to people who are still dealing with the pain and hardships brought on by their vaccine injury,” says Ms. Abramson. “Our team works hard every single day to help our clients through this program, and to remove barriers and improve the process. Our law firm has never forgotten the goal of quick and generous compensation, and we are working to make this goal a reality for all our clients.”
Understanding SIRVA
SIRVA, or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration, can happen when a vaccine is injected too high or too deep in the shoulder. This can damage tissue like the bursa or tendons, leading to ongoing pain and reduced movement. The flu vaccine is one of the most common shots linked to this type of injury. SIRVA is officially recognized by the VICP as a condition that may qualify for compensation.
Legal Experience You Can Count On
mctlaw has decades of experience helping people across the country with vaccine injury claims. Our attorneys understand how difficult these injuries can be, both physically and emotionally. We handle every step of the VICP claim process and work to make it as smooth as possible for our clients. There are no legal fees to file a vaccine injury claim in the VICP.
Talk to a Vaccine Injury Attorney
If you’re suffering shoulder pain or limited movement after a vaccine, you may be eligible for compensation. The VICP helps cover costs like medical bills, time off work, and pain and suffering.
We offer free consultations and there’s no pressure to move forward.
