Types of Vaccine Injury Cases We Handle

While most people tolerate the Tdap or Dtap vaccine without issue, some experience real and lasting harm. These injuries aren't about minor side effects — they’re about serious adverse reactions that can disrupt your life, health, and ability to work. Our firm represents people suffering from a wide range of Tdap and Dtap vaccine injuries, especially those caused by improper injection, autoimmune response, or a sensitivity to the acellular pertussis vaccine components. If you or a loved one experienced complications, you may have a right to file a vaccine injury claim through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).

Shoulder Pain, Weakness, or Loss of Motion After Injection

This is the most commonly reported injury after a Tdap or Dtap vaccine. It happens when the vaccine is injected too high or deep in the shoulder — causing tissue damage, inflammation, or nerve involvement. This condition, known as SIRVA (Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration), can lead to:

• Ongoing shoulder pain

• Reduced range of motion

• Shoulder injuries affecting work and daily life

• Need for imaging, physical therapy, or even surgery

We represent individuals suffering from shoulder injury related complications and help recover full compensation for their care and lost time.

Breathing Problems, Swelling, or Severe Allergic Reactions

Tdap vaccine reactions can sometimes result in difficulty breathing, chest tightness, swelling at the injection site, or loss of consciousness — especially in individuals with underlying allergies or immune sensitivity. Symptoms of a serious adverse reaction may include:

• Wheezing or trouble with consciousness or breathing problems

• Emergency room visits for allergic reactions

• Need for EpiPen, corticosteroids, or follow-up care

These reactions may entitle you to vaccine injury compensation, even if the symptoms appeared within minutes or hours of the shot.

Nerve Injuries Like Brachial Neuritis and Arm Weakness

The brachial plexus — the network of nerves near the shoulder — can be affected by improper vaccine administration or immune response to the vaccine. This can cause brachial neuritis, a painful condition involving:

• Burning or sharp pain in the shoulder and upper arm

• Weakness or loss of muscle control

• Possible connection to the tetanus toxoid component in the shot

We’ve handled multiple cases involving nerve damage after tdap or dtap vaccines, including clients who required future medical expenses and long-term care.

Seizures or Neurological Events After Dtap Vaccine Doses

In rare cases, Dtap vaccine doses may trigger seizure disorder or neurological symptoms — particularly in young children or those receiving multiple vaccines in one visit. Reactions may include:

• Seizures shortly after vaccination

• Extreme fatigue, unresponsiveness, or altered consciousness

• Pediatric injuries following diphtheria tetanus and acellular pertussis vaccine

If your child experienced these symptoms, we can evaluate whether a vaccine injury case may be appropriate under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

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Compensation Through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

If someone in your family has been affected by a Tdap or Dtap vaccine injury, you may be entitled to seek compensation through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This federal program helps people recover the financial losses caused by serious vaccine injuries — without needing to file a traditional lawsuit or sue a doctor or medical provider. Compensation may be available for:

• Medical expenses related to diagnostics, emergency visits, rehab, or surgery

• Lost wages if the injured person can’t work, or if a parent or spouse missed work to provide care

• Future medical expenses, especially for ongoing shoulder injuries, nerve damage, or specialist treatment

• Pain and suffering, up to $250,000

• Out-of-pocket costs linked to home care, therapy, travel to appointments, or missed time

If you're managing the fallout of a serious adverse reaction to a tdap or dtap vaccine, this program exists to help — and we’re here to guide you through it. We understand what it’s like to be the one scheduling appointments, dealing with side effects, tracking symptoms, and trying to get answers. You don’t need to carry the legal burden too. Our team handles every part of the vaccine injury claim, so you can focus on the health and stability of the person you’re caring for.

Why Choose My Vaccine Lawyer?

When facing a vaccine injury claim, you need a law firm with the knowledge and experience to take on complex cases. Our attorneys have been recognized for their success in personal injury litigation and vaccine injury claims.

With a background in medical injury law and federal vaccine claims, our team has recovered millions for injured clients. We combine aggressive representation with personalized legal strategies to get you the best possible outcome.

Vaccine Injury Payouts

Tdap/Dtap Shot – Shoulder Bursitis

$120,000 Settlement

A Georgia woman developed subacromial bursitis and rotator cuff tendonitis after an improperly administered Tdap/Dtap vaccine. She underwent multiple rounds of physical therapy and cortisone injections, but her symptoms persisted. Eventually, she required arthroscopic shoulder surgery after conservative treatments failed. We secured her settlement through the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

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