“I Think I Have a SIRVA Injury. Do I Have to Wait to File a Claim?”

We have written a lot recently about persons experiencing shoulder pain after receiving a shot.  We offer help by representing people with claims in the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).  The VICP is a federal program, which compensates persons who experience a Vaccine Injury, which occurs when a child or adult experiences certain adverse reactions after receiving one of several covered vaccinations.

One of the injuries which are entitled to compensation is “SIRVA,” a medical term which stands for Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration.  While it is frequently the result of a flu shot, it also happens when people are vaccinated for tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, pneumonia, and other vaccines.

When we are contacted by people with SIRVA, they often tell us the shot was a few weeks ago, and they are still having problems.  They will ask us, “is now the right time to contact you?” and “what should I do if the pain does not go away?”

The answer we give is “yes, we can discuss your situation now, and if you are still having problems later, we can help you with a claim for your injury.”  The VICP generally requires that a person with a SIRVA claim actually have the shoulder pain for at least six months.  But we offer free consultation to anyone, at any time, who believes they may be suffering from SIRVA, even if it has been less than six months.  Because when a person is hurting and doesn't know what to do, it is important that he or she at least understands what they can do.

You can contact us about a possible Vaccine Injury by visiting our Contact page. And you can learn more about the VICP and the firm's representation of persons with possible Vaccine Injury claims by visiting the Vaccine Injury page and other articles in our Blog. You can also email me directly at RMoeller@MooreHeffernanLaw.Com