Dawn Maxfield v. HHS - Pneumococcal, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Dawn Maxfield filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine administered on October 9, 2020. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Maxfield satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA, and agreed that she met all statutory and jurisdictional requirements. The court found Ms.

Maxfield entitled to compensation. The parties were unable to resolve the issue of damages informally, leading to a hearing on March 28, 2024.

Ms. Maxfield requested $207,500.00 for pain and suffering and $7,317.47 for medical expenses, while the respondent recommended $160,000.00 for pain and suffering and $6,900.47 for medical expenses.

The parties agreed on $3,662.33 for lost wages. The court awarded Ms.

Maxfield $185,000.00 for pain and suffering, $6,900.47 for unreimbursable medical expenses, and $3,662.33 for lost wages, for a total lump sum payment of $195,562.80.