Legislation and Proposed Law

Overview of Laws and Proposed Legislation Regarding Chiropractors and Injuries

The link between stroke and chiropractic manipulation has been the topic of a number of research studies. In recent years, the issue also has emerged as a topic of debate with regulatory agencies. Canada and Connecticut have begun to consider whether to require chiropractors to warn patients of the health risks associated with neck adjustment, including stroke and death, and require that an informed consent form be signed.

• Commentary: Connecticut Chiropractic Board Ruling
• Good News, Bad News for DCs in Connecticut
• Canadian Neurologist Statement of Concern
• J. David Cassidy and Friends
• Connecticut Medical Examining Board Prefile Testimony
• Testimony of Dr. Preston Long
• Testimony to Connecticut General Assembly:
• Campaign for Science-Based Healthcare
• State Chiropractic Regulatory Boards
• Georgia Law – Injury from Want of Reasonable Degree of Care Tort
• Montana – Limitations on Chiropractic Practice
• Nevada – Chiropractic Adjustment Defined
• North Carolina – Acceptable Care for Chiropractic Definition
• South Dakota – Scope of Practice Limitations

If you have suffered a stroke in the days or weeks after a chiropractic neck adjustment, contact an attorney with experience in chiropractic malpractice.

The Abelson Law Firm has offices in Washington, D.C. and takes cases of chiropractic malpractice from across the country - cases just like yours. The Abelson Law Firm works with a physician who will help determine the extent of your injuries due to chiropractic manipulation. For a free consultation, call 1-888-797-4242 or fill out our online form.