You may have generally heard about SIRVA, or Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration, or even known people who have suffered from this medical condition. But what is SIRVA, exactly? You may be surprised to learn that it’s such a serious injury that people sometimes need the assistance of a SIRVA lawyer to get justice for their suffering.
After receiving a vaccine in your upper arm, it’s not uncommon to experience some soreness for a short period of time. However, in rare cases, people get an injury known as SIRVA.
According to Health.com, SIRVA symptoms can include the following:
However, rather than experiencing some slight discomfort or pain for a day or two after receiving a vaccine in your arm, in SIRVA cases, people who experience SIRVA can have these symptoms for months or even years.
“Research also suggests that over-the-counter pain meds don’t help the symptoms get better,” WebMD noted.
Severe pain and shoulder-related injuries like adhesive capsulitis, bursitis, a rotator cuff injury (tendonitis or tear of the rotator cuff), nerve irritation, numbness, tingling (paresthesia), and other extreme injuries are possible when you suffer from SIRVA. It is not a brief period of soreness that many deal with after getting a vaccine – it is a serious medical condition that can have a long-term impact.
According to the Journal of Hand Global Surgery Online, shared by the National Center for Biotechnology Information/the United States National Library of Medicine, “Most instances of SIRVA are associated with errant placement of the needle and/or local reaction to the delivered serum during administration of the vaccine.”
Potentially, SIRVA can also result from a needle being injected too deeply, leading to inflammation or infection.
While it’s important to emphasize that vaccines save lives and that the risk of SIRVA is very limited, individuals who suffer from this condition deserve acknowledgment and justice. In fact, there are legal avenues a person can pursue to seek justice after suffering from SIRVA.
If you have experienced SIRVA due to a vaccine, you may be eligible to file a claim through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP is a federal program designed to compensate individuals who suffer vaccine-related injuries, including this condition.
You may be eligible for compensation if you’re experiencing SIRVA, and a lawyer with specific skills in this area can help. The team at Phillips Law Group may be able to assist you in securing the compensation you deserve for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering related to this injury.
Please contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your case and learn more about your legal options. Call 602-222-2222 to find out more now!
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