Types of Vaccine Injury Cases We Handle

Injuries tied to the first MMR vaccine dose or the second MMR vaccine dose can range from short-term immune responses to long-lasting conditions that require medical attention, therapy, and follow-up care. In rare cases, the vaccine has been linked to:

• Severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis

• Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) — a blood-clotting disorder

• Seizures, brain inflammation, and other neurological injuries

• Joint pain or chronic arthritis, especially in adolescent or adult females

• Adverse reactions requiring hospitalization or long-term care

Our team of experienced vaccine injury lawyers can guide you through the claims process, deal with the paperwork, and help you seek the financial compensation you deserve.

While most people tolerate the MMR vaccine without issue, some experience rare but serious adverse reactions — often within days or weeks of the first or second dose. These injuries aren’t just uncomfortable; they can be painful, long-lasting, and deeply disruptive to a family’s life. We represent families and individuals nationwide in MMR vaccine injury cases involving the following:

Seizures, Brain Inflammation, or Neurological Reactions

In some children and adults, MMR vaccination has been linked to seizures, encephalopathy, and other serious brain diseases. Symptoms may include loss of consciousness, unresponsiveness, or delayed neurological development. These severe adverse reactions can result in emergency care, long-term monitoring, and long-term therapy.

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) and Blood Disorders

ITP is a rare condition where the immune system attacks the body's platelets, leading to easy bruising, bleeding, or in some cases, internal hemorrhaging. It has been documented as a vaccine reaction following MMR vaccine doses, especially in young children. If diagnosed, this may qualify as a compensable injury under the vaccine injury table.

Severe Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis

If you’ve suffered a severe allergic reaction due to a vaccine, you may be eligible for compensation covering medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Courts may also award punitive damages in cases of medical malpractice or negligence.

Joint Pain, Chronic Arthritis, and Long-Term Mobility Problems

Joint pain is one of the more under-recognized injuries linked to the rubella component of the MMR vaccine — particularly in women and adolescent girls. In some cases, pain develops into chronic arthritis affecting hands, knees, or larger joints, requiring physical therapy or rheumatology care. These reactions often go unconnected to the vaccine unless investigated properly.

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What to Do After an MMR Vaccine Injury

If you suspect that you or your child experienced a serious reaction to the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine, you're not expected to know all the answers — but taking the right steps early on can protect your chance of receiving compensation. Here’s what to do:

• Seek medical attention immediately and follow through on all care recommendations. Early documentation is critical.

• Ask for vaccination records, including the date, vaccine lot number, and provider location.

• Make a detailed note of when symptoms started and how they progressed — this will help link the injury to the MMR vaccine dose.

• If a specialist is involved (neurology, hematology, or rheumatology), save all reports and test results.

• Contact a vaccine injury attorney to determine whether you’re eligible to file under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

Most families don’t even know this program exists — or that it's handled through a federal claims process. The government created it to help people affected by rare cases of vaccine injury recover without going through a lawsuit or private insurance battle. My Vaccine Lawyer will take it from here. Our job is to build the case, submit the claim, and handle all communication with the U.S. Court of Federal Claims — so you can stay focused on recovery, not paperwork.

How These Claims Are Proven and What It Means for You

To secure compensation through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, we need to show that the MMR vaccine likely caused the injury — and we handle that entire process for you. We gather medical records, vaccine documentation, timelines, and expert opinions to build a clear, fact-based claim. Whether your case involves seizures, joint pain, chronic arthritis, ITP, or a severe allergic reaction, our team knows exactly how to present it in front of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Our role is to prove what happened, submit the claim, and fight for a resolution that reflects the full impact this injury has had on your life or your child’s future.

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