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Can I seek compensation for my vaccine-related shoulder injury?

Shoulder Injury Compensation

Yes. There is a federal program to protect and compensate individuals injured by vaccines. Factors to determine whether you qualify to recover include:

 

  1. Shoulder symptoms begin within 48 hours of the shot

  2. Symptoms include pain and reduced mobility

  3. Shoulder pain lasts at least six months

 

If you believe you are qualified to recover, you should contact a qualified vaccine attorney immediately, as there is a limited time to file claims.

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How do I apply for compensation for my shoulder vaccine injury?

You can apply for benefits with by yourself or with the help of a specialist vaccine attorney.

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Contact us today for a free consultation.

 

If you want to apply yourself or learn more, you can find resources to help you at the United States Court of Federal Claims website.

How much can I recover?

Every vaccine claim is unique and stands on its own merits, but the judges who decide vaccine claims regularly report the outcome of vaccine injury claims.

 

Factors that determine the amount of vaccine injury damages awarded include:

 

  • The severity of shoulder pain and impairment

  • How long shoulder injury symptoms last

  • The amount and kind of medical treatment received

  • The impact of the symptoms on your personal life, including your social life and family relationships

 

Although the factors are understood, every case is different. Nobody can reliably predict how much your award will be in the event you prevail.

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How long will it take to recover a vaccine injury claim?

Resolving a vaccine-injury claim can take a long time. It can take between one and five years or more to recover. This is partly because there are many injured individuals seeking benefits and not enough judges and lawyers processing the claims.

 

Although it can take a long time, skilled attorneys know ways to expedite your claim to resolve it more quickly.

Will I be suing someone for my shoulder injury?

No. Claims in the Federal vaccine court are applying for benefits. It is more like an insurance claim than a lawsuit. You will not be suing your doctor, pharmacy, the person who made the injection, or the vaccine manufacturer.

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What does filing a vaccine-caused shoulder injury claim look like?

The process of filing a vaccine-injury claim generally has four main phases:

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  1. Filing the petition and evidence – opening a claim starts with an investigation to gather all available evidence, including medical records beginning with the three years preceding the vaccine injection. From this evidence, you or your attorney will craft a petition that shows you have a valid claim for benefits. When you file the petition and all necessary evidence, you will move to phase two. The time this phase takes to complete depends on how long it will take to obtain the evidence, especially certified medical records.

  2. Review phase – once you file your petition and evidence the Court will review the submissions to determine if they meet the claim requirements. Then the Court passes the materials to the Department of Justice attorneys who will themselves review the materials and decide how to proceed. This phase often lasts up to one year.

  3. Entitlement phase – if the Department of Justice attorneys identify any issues with your evidence, they are likely to challenge your claim. They will explain why the evidence does not show you are entitled to recover and challenge you to show why they are wrong. The court will ultimately issue a decision on entitlement. This phase can sometimes last up to two years.

  4. Damages phase – if you the Department of Justice or the Judge agree that the evidence shows you are entitled to recover, then it will be time to determine how much you are entitled to recover. First, the Department of Justice attorneys will make an offer for some amount to resolve the case. If you and the opposing attorneys cannot agree on an amount, the Judge will make a decision how much you are entitled to recover. This phase can sometimes last up to two years.

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