Kristine Law v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2023)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Kristine Law filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving the influenza vaccine on September 20, 2020. The respondent conceded that Ms.
Law was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her injury met the criteria for SIRVA as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table. A prior ruling confirmed that her injury had residual effects lasting more than six months.
Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $56,862.99. This amount included $55,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,862.99 for out-of-pocket expenses.
Ms. Law, who is a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.
The court issued a decision awarding Ms. Law the lump sum payment of $56,862.99, representing compensation for all damages available under the program.