Brain Stem Strokes
An improperly performed cervical spine manipulation may cause damage to the arteries surrounding the neck and brain, resulting in a stroke. Stroke victims who believe they were injured as the result of chiropractor malpractice should consult with an experienced chiropractic malpractice attorney who can help obtain the compensation needed to pay for their extensive medical bills and a lifetime of care. The Abelson Law Firm has successfully handled cases resulting from chiropractic stroke. We serve clients NATIONWIDE at our Washington DC office. To schedule a free initial consultation, contact us online or by phone at 202-331-0600 or toll-free 1-888-797-4242.
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Brain Stem Strokes
The brain stem is responsible for many of the body’s life-sustaining functions, including breathing and heart rate. Because of this, a stroke occurring in this part of the brain can be deadly. The vertebral artery supplies much of the blood needed by the brain stem. It enters the skull near the topmost cervical vertebrae, making it vulnerable to an abrupt rotation, as might be applied during a chiropractic neck manipulation. By rotating a patient’s head in order to adjust the cervical spine, a chiropractor may stretch the vertebral or the carotid artery and tear its lining. A blood clot will form, become dislodged and block an artery that leads to the brain. Blood may collect in the vessel wall at the site of the tear. A brain stem stroke is extremely dangerous, possibly resulting in death or life-altering injuries such as visual impairment, paralysis, nausea, loss of coordination, and difficulty with speech articulation.
Victims of a brain stem stroke caused by a chiropractic cervical manipulation should to seek the services of an experienced chiropractic malpractice lawyer. The Abelson Law Firm, with offices in Washington, DC , has helped clients THROUGHOUT THE U.S. obtain the compensation they need to rehabilitate from their injuries. Contact us online or by phone at 202-331-0600 or toll-free1-888-797-4242 to schedule a free consultation with one of our chiropractor malpractice attorneys.
If you have suffered a stroke in the days or perhaps 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 stroke injury and disability due to chiropractic manipulation, and the care you will require in the future. For a free consultation, call 1-888-797-4242 or fill out our online form.
