Vaccines are supposed to stop from getting you sick, but things don't always go as planned. Bad side effects or improper administration can leave you with injuries that entitle you to compensation in a personal injury claim. Here's what you should know.
How Can a Vaccine Go Wrong?
There are several ways a vaccine can go wrong. The first is if it's administered improperly. That could mean the nurse or doctor stuck the needle in the wrong place. They may also have filled the injection improperly.
Second, the dose you were given could have been expired or manufactured improperly. Finally, you may have serious side effects even when your doctor properly gave you a good dose of a vaccine.
When Do You Have a Case for Improper Administration of a Vaccine?
Improper administration of a vaccine is a relatively simple personal injury claim. Serious and immediate health consequences may result if the doctor or nurse stuck the needle in the wrong place or improperly filled the shot leading you to receive something other than the correct dose of the vaccine. You may experience negative health effects at that time and potentially have a long-term debilitating condition. You may also have to miss time from work depending on how bad it is.
You have the right to recover for all of these injuries and the resulting financial consequences. You can file a personal injury claim against your healthcare provider with the help of a personal injury lawyer.
When Do You Have a Case for Side Effects From a Vaccine?
If you experience bad side effects from a vaccine, the case isn't as easy. You can theoretically claim all of the same losses as above but only if your healthcare provider was somehow negligent. Most vaccines have known side effects. The risk is usually very small, but your doctor is supposed to explain the risks so that you can make an informed choice. If your doctor didn't explain the potential risks, you may have a case.
You may also have a case if your reaction was due to allergies or something else in your health history. Your doctor should review this with you before giving you a vaccine. If you are at high-risk, medical standards may say to not give you the vaccine, and your doctor may be liable if they didn't follow these standards.
To learn more about what to do if you've been injured by a vaccine, talk to a local personal injury lawyer today.
Share
