About Chiropractic Malpractice

Many people seek the services of a chiropractor because they want to alleviate back pain, leg pain, muscle cramps and a litany of aches and pains. What people don’t realize is that the therapy a chiropractor will often provide  is a neck manipulation!  The cervical manipulation or adjustment by the chiropractor is performed by all sorts of methods, and none seem to be regulated. An extension,  rotation , twisting the neck, or manipulating the cervical spine can cause a devastating stroke and possibly death. If you or a loved one have suffered a stroke in the hours  or days  following a chiropractic neck manipulation, it is possible that the stroke  is the result of chiropractor malpractice.

The Abelson Law Firm has experience handling chiropractor malpractice cases resulting in strokes. Your claim needs to be handled by an experienced  lawyer that handles chiropractic stroke cases. Based out Washington DC, we represent clients NATIONWIDE. If you believe you or a loved one are the victim of chiropractic malpractice, call us at 202-331-0600, toll-free at 1-888-797-4242 or contact us online.

Chiropractic Stroke Overview

Chiropractic malpractice resulting in stroke is an underreported occurrence that deserves serious public attention. During a chiropractic neck adjustment, also known as a cervical manipulation, it is possible to tear the inner or intimal lining of the carotid or vertebral arteries, which lead to the brain. The dissection or tear can cause a bleed which in turn becomes a blood clot (otherwise known as thrombosis).  Once the clot breaks free it will travel and cut off the flow of blood to the brain, thereby causing a chiropractic stroke. If you believe that this happened to you or a loved one, it is important to speak with a chiropractor injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Whether a stroke is caused by a poorly performed or non-indicated cervical adjustment, or a chiropractor who exacerbates a pre- existing condition, the result may be the same:  stroke or death for the victim. The chiropractic profession is reluctant to admit that  neck manipulations can lead to a stroke, and/ or  that the cervical manipulation was the cause of the  stroke. Victims may not readily make the connection between a stroke and the chiropractic procedure. As a result, many cases of chiropractor malpractice go unreported, and most individuals remain unaware of the risks of chiropractic neck adjustment. A chiropractic induced stroke by cervical manipulation is a real phenomenon that can cause devastating injuries. If you believe that a stroke suffered by you or a loved one was due to chiropractic malpractice, the Abelson Law Firm can help. During your free evaluation, a chiropractic stroke attorney from our Washington  DC office can help you understand your legal options. Along with a board certified physician.  Contact us by phone at 202-331-0600, 1-888-797-4242, or online.