Arterial Dissection

Stroke victims who have recently undergone chiropractic neck manipulation may be the victims of chiropractor malpractice.Adjustments made to the cervical spine may set in motion a sequence of events that leads to a devastating stroke. Because the stroke may not occur for days  after the chiropractic adjustment, patients are often unaware of the connection. The Abelson Law Firm, with offices in the Washington DC , has successfully handled chiropractic stroke cases on behalf of victims NATIONWIDE. If you believe that a stroke suffered by you or a loved one’s was caused by a chiropractic neck manipulation, do not hesitate to contact a chiropractor malpractice attorney from our firm at 202-331-0600, toll free at 1-888-797-4242, or online.

Arterial Dissection

Arteries are blood-carrying highways that transport oxygen to organs, including the heart, kidneys and brain. The arteries principally responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to the brain are the carotid and vertebral arteries.

Arterial dissection occurs when a tear forms along the inside wall of an artery. A dissection can cause a bleed that leads to a stroke in the following ways:

• Blood collects inside the artery wall until blood flow is impeded
• The collecting blood forms a clot and interrupts blood flow to the brain
• A blood clot can form and travel towards the brain where it eventually becomes lodged.

Forceful neck movements, including those involved with chiropractic neck manipulation, are one possible cause of carotid and vertebral artery dissection. When a chiropractor twists the neck or applies powerful thrusts to the cervical spine, this can cause dissection that leads to a chiropractic stroke.

If you or a loved one have suffered a stroke in the hours or days following a chiropractic adjustment of the neck or cervical spine, you may be the victim of chiropractor malpractice. The best way to find out is to speak with a chiropractic stroke attorney from the Abelson Law Firm in Washington DC. We work with clients NATIONWIDE and with the help of a board certified physician we can determine if your injuries were indeed caused by chiropractic malpractice. If so, we can help you recover the necessary compensation you will require for a lifetime of care.  To schedule a free consultation, call us at202-331-0600, 1-888-797-4242, or contact us online.