Medical Malpractice Risks in Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractic Malpractice The Florida personal injury attorneys at Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier & Sos have years of experience litigating against chiropractic malpractice. If you or your loved ones have experienced injuries after visiting a chiropractor, even if these injuries did not occur for weeks after the appointment, call us or come in for a free consultation today. Elements of Chiropractic Malpractice As with any medical malpractice case, medical professionals owe a duty of care to their patients. Medical professionals are expected to perform their services at a level...
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Risk of Arterial Dissection and Stroke The American Heart Association recognizes that chiropractic neck manipulations, or having your neck adjusted by a chiropractor, may be associated with an increased risk of stroke. This is because chiropractic cervical manipulation may lead to vertebral artery dissection, or a tearing of the inner lining of the artery. The risk of arterial dissection is even higher among people who have existing risk factors or a history of smoking. However, arterial dissection may occur in anyone, even if they have been receiving chiropractic treatment for years without...
read moreThe Dangers of Chiropractic Manipulations
According to the American Chiropractic Association, about 30 million Americans visit a chiropractor every year. Most of the people who visit a chiropractor believe chiropractic manipulations to be completely safe. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Risk of Stroke One of the most extreme dangers associated with chiropractic manipulations is the risk of having a stroke caused by vertebral artery dissection. A vertebral artery dissection is the tearing of an artery that can occur as a result of a neck manipulation. Due to the high speed and thrust of a neck manipulation, the artery can...
read moreArterial Dissection Fatality Case May Help Raise Awareness about Issues with Chiropractic Safety
On March 12, 2016, 32-year-old Brittany Ann Thomas passed away. The death of the young wife and mother of two was a tragedy, but her husband, Willis G. Thomas, believes it was one that could have been prevented. Mr. Thomas is in the process of suing chiropractor Steven Lint and his practice Bruceton Wellness Center PLLC for negligence that he believes contributed to the death of his wife. Mrs. Thomas’s Chiropractic Visits Mrs. Thomas went to Bruceton Wellness Center PLLC for chiropractic services from January 2014 to June 2014 and then visited the chiropractic office twice in March of 2016....
read moreLife after Vertebral Arterial Dissection
Vertebral arterial dissection affects every single person differently. The injury can cause a stroke, which can also have an impact on the recovery process and the long term effects. If the arterial dissection was caused by a chiropractic manipulation or other sudden trauma, it can also heal differently and require different actions for optimal recovery than an arterial dissection caused by lifestyle factors. Despite the differences and effects, however, life can be enjoyable for most patients after arterial dissection has occurred. The quality of life can be further improved by...
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