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Hepatitis B Vaccine Injuries and Legal Action
A routine hepatitis B vaccine shouldn’t leave you with lasting pain, limited mobility, or a diagnosis that changes how you work or live. We represent people dealing with real consequences — shoulder injuries, adverse reactions, nerve damage, and complications that didn’t go away. If you’ve been diagnosed or are under evaluation for a vaccine-related injury, you have the right to file a vaccine injury claim through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). This is a federal claims process built specifically for people who were injured by a vaccine — including those affected after hepatitis B vaccine administration.
Our hepatitis B vaccine injury lawyers handle every step. We file through vaccine court, present your medical history, and represent vaccine injury clients across the country. You don’t chase paperwork. You don’t argue with insurance. You get a legal team focused on the outcome.
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Hear Cheryl's Vaccine Injury Story
Cheryl, a former client of My Vaccine Lawyer, shares her experience with Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following a flu shot. She describes the sudden onset of pain, limited shoulder mobility, and a long recovery process that led her to seek legal help from attorney Max Muller.
With his support, Cheryl filed a successful claim through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and received a settlement covering her medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. SIRVA symptoms typically include sudden pain within 48 hours of vaccination, restricted range of motion, and discomfort that can last for weeks or months.
Types of Vaccine Injury Cases We Handle
My Vaccine Lawyer represents individuals experiencing serious complications after hepatitis B vaccine administration — not soreness or fatigue, but persistent medical issues that required diagnosis, treatment, or intervention. Below are the most common vaccine injury cases we handle related to the b vaccine:
Shoulder Injuries from Improper Vaccine Placement
Improper injection causes damage to the structures in and around the shoulder joint. We frequently see Shoulder Injuries Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) that develop within days of the shot. These include ongoing shoulder pain, reduced mobility, inflammation, or weakness. Some clients are prescribed physical therapy, steroid injections, or surgery, and many are forced to take time off work due to discomfort or physical limitations — leading to real future lost wages. These injuries are well-documented in hepatitis B vaccine claims.
Nerve Damage, Tingling, or Arm Weakness
Localized nerve injuries are often overlooked until symptoms become disruptive. Clients describe sharp or burning pain, numbness, or weakness in the arm or shoulder that received the vaccine. These symptoms may be tied to conditions such as Brachial Neuritis or axillary nerve trauma, both of which result from poor technique during injection. Diagnostic imaging and medical records are key in linking these outcomes to vaccine administration, and we help assemble everything needed to support a claim.
Autoimmune Reactions or Neurological Symptoms
Some cases involve more complex immune responses that result in systemic illness or nervous system involvement. We handle claims involving Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), or prolonged severe illness after a hepatitis B dose. These complications often begin with fatigue or pain and escalate quickly, requiring hospitalization, specialist treatment, and long-term management. They are categorized as serious adverse reactions under the vaccine injury compensation program.
Serious Allergic Reactions or Anaphylaxis
A subset of individuals experience immediate hypersensitivity to the hepatitis B vaccine, including rash, hives, difficulty breathing, or a sudden drop in blood pressure. In these situations, emergency care is often required within hours of the shot. A medically documented allergic reaction is a qualifying condition under the VICP, and we assist clients in filing and supporting these claims with full medical history and vaccination timelines.
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Compensation Through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
People who experience serious injuries after the hepatitis B vaccine can pursue compensation through the VICP. It’s not a traditional lawsuit, and it doesn’t require you to prove fault. The program was created to provide relief, not resistance. Compensation is available for more than just hospital bills. If your injury caused long-term disruption, the VICP can cover a range of losses. This includes medical expenses, prescriptions, surgery, physical therapy, or specialist care. If you’ve missed work, the program allows for recovery of lost wages and even future lost income if your ability to return to your job is impacted. You can also receive compensation for pain and suffering, up to $250,000 depending on the severity of the injury.
Our job is to make sure your vaccine injury claim is built around the full financial and personal impact of what you’ve been through — not just the clinical diagnosis. We work with treating providers to outline what your recovery has cost and what it’s likely to cost going forward. The VICP pays attorney fees separately, so everything we do on your behalf is focused on securing the outcome you deserve.
If your condition has escalated, we’ll help determine if the vaccine is the likely cause — and if you’re eligible for compensation.
How to Recognize a Hepatitis B Vaccine Injury
If symptoms started soon after a hepatitis B vaccine and haven’t resolved, that’s the first red flag. Pain at the injection site that turns into limited motion or weakness may be more than soreness — it could indicate a shoulder injury. Numbness, burning, or tingling in the arm often points to nerve damage. Other signs include severe fatigue, joint stiffness, or unexpected neurological changes in the days or weeks following the shot. Some clients report flu-like symptoms that never fully go away or escalate into something more serious.
These reactions don’t always show up immediately. If your condition worsened after the vaccine — even gradually — and doctors can’t point to a clear cause, it’s worth having your case reviewed. Many valid claims involve adverse events that were missed, misdiagnosed, or minimized.
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What It Takes to Build a Strong Hepatitis B Vaccine Injury Claim
Once symptoms are documented and linked to the hepatitis B vaccine, the next step is proving the injury under the VICP. That means showing clear, medically supported evidence — and we handle that entire process. We organize medical records, map the timeline between vaccine administration and symptom onset, and consult with treating providers. If imaging, diagnostics, or specialist reports support the claim, we include them. If outside opinion is needed, we bring in the right experts.
Everything gets filed through the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, known as vaccine court. These cases don’t rely on speculation — they rely on documented, verifiable harm. Our role is to present that evidence in a way that supports the compensation you’re owed.
Why Choose My Vaccine Lawyer?
We’ve represented thousands of clients through the vaccine injury claim process, and hepatitis B cases are no exception. These aren’t general injury lawsuits. They’re federal claims, handled under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, and success depends on knowing the system — not just filing the paperwork. Some hepatitis B injuries are listed on the Vaccine Injury Table, but most are not. That’s where legal experience makes the difference. Our attorneys know how to present evidence that meets the court’s standard, whether your injury is table-listed or not. Every detail matters — from how the symptoms are described to how the timeline is documented.
As an experienced vaccine injury lawyer, the goal is always the same: a complete, accurate claim that puts you in the strongest position for financial compensation. We handle the filing, the records, and the legal argument — you focus on recovery.
With My Vaccine Lawyer, you get:
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A team of dedicated vaccine injury attorneys who know the VICP inside and out
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Help with gathering medical records, timelines, and supporting documents
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Full legal representation
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Personal attention and clear updates throughout your case
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The Legal Process for Vaccine Injury Cases
Vaccine injury cases follow a unique legal process. Since these claims are handled under the VICP, they require an attorney with experience in federal vaccine litigation. At My Vaccine Lawyer, we start with a free consultation to assess your claim. We then gather medical records, expert testimony, and supporting evidence to build a strong case. If a fair settlement isn’t offered, we are prepared to take your case to trial.
1. Contact Your Doctor
If you suffered a vaccine-related injury, adverse effects or worsening symptoms, call your doctor immediately.
Still Have Questions?
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How do hepatitis B vaccine injuries compare to flu shot injuries or other vaccine reactions?
While flu shot injuries are often linked to shoulder placement errors, hepatitis B vaccine cases can involve nerve damage, autoimmune flare-ups, or in rare situations, even liver complications. We distinguish between these and other vaccine reactions to make sure your vaccine case is filed under the right category with the proper evidence.
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Who pays for compensation — is this a lawsuit?
No lawsuit is involved. These are federal claims filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The federal claims pays structure ensures your legal fees are handled separately, and your doctor or provider is not personally targeted.
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Can you handle cases involving liver failure, liver cancer, or long-term health problems?
Yes. We’ve helped clients file claims after liver failure, post-vaccine liver cancer, and other lifelong infection complications. If the connection to the vaccine is medically supported, it can become a strong claim — even if symptoms began as mild and escalated over time.
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What if I already spoke to another law firm?
If you're not getting answers or progress, we’re happy to review your file. We’ve taken over stalled cases from an other law firm, strengthened the documentation, and turned them into a successful claim — including several notable settlements.
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What does it cost to get started?
There’s no charge for a free consultation, and there are no hidden fees. You won’t pay upfront for legal work, and there are no retainers. If we text you updates, standard message and data rates may apply, but everything else is covered by the program. You focus on recovery — we handle the claim.
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