Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C.

Law Firm · Petitioner Practice VICP Petitioner Practice Last verified
Cases filed
57
Comp rate
93%
Total awarded
$4.6M
Tenure
2014–2024
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Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. is a U.S. law firm whose name appears on 57 petitions in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The firm's filings on file span 2014-2024, with a compensation rate of 93%. Cases on file have produced $4.6M in total awards. The attorneys appearing on this firm's docket include Jerome A. Konkel, Jubaile Abila.
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How do I find a good VICP lawyer?
Most petitioners hire counsel because the program's evidentiary burden, expert-witness requirements, and procedural rules are complex. Reasonable attorney fees in VICP cases are paid by the program — not by the petitioner — under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e)(1), so engaging counsel does not reduce a successful petitioner's recovery. You can submit a free inquiry → to have your case forwarded to attorneys with VICP experience, or research Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C.'s case history below.
How many VICP cases has Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. filed?
Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. has filed 57 petitions in the U.S. Vaccine Injury Compensation Program with publicly-available decisions, between 2014 and 2024.
What is Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C.'s compensation rate?
Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C.'s overall compensation rate across 57 VICP cases is 93% (53 compensated).
How much has Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. won in VICP cases?
Cases filed by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. have resulted in $4.6M in total compensation awards from the U.S. Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (visible-in-public-decisions only).
What kinds of vaccine injury cases does Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. handle?
Based on the cases on file, Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C.'s practice includes SIRVA (shoulder injury related to vaccine administration), Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), Other / multiple, Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), Dysautonomia / POTS, among other vaccine-related conditions.
FiledFinal judgementPetitionerAttorneyFirm Age at VaccinationVaccineCondition OutcomeSpecial MasterAward
2020-10-232024-07-08Timothy Schwalbepneumococcal 13-valent conjugasevere psoriasis flarecompensated$10,000
2023-01-262024-05-24Demetrius Pughinfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$80,000
2022-08-032024-05-20William Jonesinfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$77,500
2022-07-202024-04-09Janelle Hillinfluenzaright shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRcompensated$30,075
2022-03-222024-02-09Deanna Robitilleinfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$101,712
2022-06-282024-01-04Shavannah Ervininfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$52,574
2021-07-192024-01-02Jammie Yerksinfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$115,000
2022-08-302023-12-04Adonnis Connerinfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)entitlement_granted_pending_damages
2021-10-262023-11-17Carol Beckinfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$50,003
2022-03-252023-11-14Staci Arnoldinfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$92,667
2022-01-272023-11-06Robert Phoneprasithinfluenzaleft shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVcompensated$50,000
2021-04-232023-06-05Isaiah Guyinfluenza (flu)shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$135,000
2021-08-092023-05-01Steven Brooksinfluenzaright shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRcompensated$75,000
2021-02-032023-02-08Phillip Herrerainfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$45,000
2020-11-212023-01-03Joel MilesinfluenzaGuillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)compensated$196,537
2020-12-232022-12-07Tanner NadeauTetanus-Diphtheria (TD)shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$55,000
2019-04-232022-10-12Aaron Wesoinfluenzaleft shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVcompensated$52,500
2021-01-212022-10-05Shafiq ImaniTdapshoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$62,500
2021-03-152022-10-03S.C.Haemophilus Influenzae Type Babscesses and granulomascompensated$40,000
2021-02-032022-09-21Oscar Garnerinfluenzaleft shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVcompensated$45,000
2021-01-072022-08-24Donald BufordinfluenzaShoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)compensated$50,000
2019-05-082022-03-01Felix Willisinfluenzaleft shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVcompensated$42,000
2019-02-212022-02-14Christopher DawsoninfluenzaShoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)compensated$55,000
2018-08-282022-01-11Elbert Comptoninfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$50,000
2019-05-082022-01-05Rheanan Hoffmaninfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$99,820
2021-04-012021-09-15Hector Davila-Mayorgainfluenzaadhesive capsulitis and a shoulder injury related to vaccinecompensated$90,000
2019-10-182021-07-19Armando CastanedaTdapshoulder injury related to vaccine administrationcompensated$60,000
2018-10-042021-07-13Ladonna FosterinfluenzaShoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)compensated$32,500
2019-11-072021-06-08Bobby TateinfluenzaShoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)compensated$52,500
2021-02-182021-05-13Shane BowersTdapshoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$60,000
2021-02-252021-05-11Michael Vanginfluenzaleft arm pain, adhesive capsulitis, and disability which satcompensated$65,000
2021-01-132021-05-06Anthony Normaninfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$55,000
2019-01-022021-04-19Branden Richterinfluenzaleft shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVcompensated$70,000
2020-09-242021-04-15Victor GarciainfluenzaComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)compensated$77,500
2019-09-052021-04-06Andres DelrealTdapshoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$45,000
2019-03-132021-04-01Aaron Scottinfluenzaleft Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVcompensated$55,000
2018-09-112021-03-04Laurent Jonesinfluenzaleft Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVcompensated$70,000
2020-09-032021-03-01Jesse Lloydinfluenzaleft shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVcompensated$85,000
2018-01-172019-11-18Yoshida TateinfluenzaShoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), icompensated$60,000
2017-09-132019-11-12Carrie SchmatzinfluenzaGuillain-Barré syndromecompensated$127,268
2015-10-052019-03-27Conception Plevak50.0yinfluenzadysautonomiadismissed
2018-10-172019-02-06L.C. Hoganinfluenzaadhesive capsulitiscompensated$62,500
2017-05-192018-10-29Amy Lynn LabelleTdapshoulder injury related to vaccine administrationcompensated$70,000
2017-08-292018-09-14W.J.H.rotavirusKawasaki Diseasedismissed
2016-10-132018-04-18Julie R. Korbinfluenzarotator cuff tendinopathy, impingement syndrome and a partiacompensated$110,634
2018-01-182018-04-18Michael LauerinfluenzaGuillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)compensated$72,500
2015-10-272018-01-23Deborah KaiserinfluenzaGuillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)compensated$825,000
2016-09-262017-10-25Amy Painterinfluenzashoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)compensated$101,427
2016-10-132017-01-11Phillip HerreraTdapnodular fasciitiscompensated$90,000
2015-05-222016-09-22Teresa BrayinfluenzaGuillain-Barre Syndromecompensated$92,572
2015-11-132016-07-05Michelle HandrowDTapComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)dismissed
2014-12-222016-06-01Michael OppermaninfluenzaGuillain-Barre Syndromecompensated$100,000
2016-01-132016-01-13Jordan HoltzinfluenzaGuillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”)compensated$106,537
2014-09-162015-07-28Joyce Dixon-RobinsoninfluenzaGuillian-Barre syndromecompensated$205,418
2014-04-222014-04-22Melissa Biggscompensated$39,960
2013-01-182014-04-09Fred DamaskeinfluenzaBell's palsycompensated$25,000
2014-03-072014-03-07Debra Berlandcompensated$16,000