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The law group Attorneys for the Injured has successfully handled chiropractor malpractice cases resulting in stroke. If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke which you have reason to believe was triggered by a chiropractic neck manipulation or adjustment, please contact us online or by phone at 202-331-0600 or toll free at 1-888-797-4242 for a free consultation. We are in the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area, and we accept cases from across the U.S.

Chiropractic adjustments to the cervical spine can lead to catastrophic injury. The practice of chiropractic, where the spine is "adjusted" through twists to the neck or powerful thrusts to the cervical spine, can lead to strokes and may cause death. If you've suffered a stroke in the hours, days or weeks following a chiropractic adjustment of the neck or spine, the chiropractor's actions may have caused your injury. Resources on our Website will help you understand how you were injured -- and why you need the legal help of an experienced chiropractic malpractice lawyer.

Chiropractic Strokes - The Signs and Symptoms. A poorly performed or non-indicated cervical adjustment by a chiropractor can result in a tear to the carotid or vertebral arteries leading to the brain. This tear as a result of the chiropractic neck adjustment can bleed, which turns into a blood clot, or thrombus, that will then cut off blood flow to the brain and cause a stroke. If you or a loved one has been injured or suffered a stroke following a chiropractic adjustment to the neck or cervical region, consulting an experienced chiropractic malpractice attorney may offer the best chance of recovering compensation for your medical bills, lost wages and permanent disabilities. Read more.

Causes of Chiropractic Malpractice. Chiropractic manipulation of the spine, particularly through a sudden twist of the neck, can lead to a stroke. This is an issue that chiropractors don't like to talk about, and in fact appears to be seriously underreported in the literature. First and foremost, an adjustment itself can cause injury. A neck adjustment, during which the head is moved sharply to adjust the upper spinal vertebrae, has the potential to cause a small tear in the inner lining of the vertebral or carotid artery, creating the conditions for a stroke. Secondly, the adjustment may aggravate an existing medical illness, such as a herniated spinal disk. Chiropractors, who are not trained in illnesses, may nonetheless perform a neck adjustment that only worsens a problem that requires treatment by a medical doctor. Read more.

Chiropractic Resources. We provide a wealth of chiropractic information, including Industry Resources, Government Resources, Chiropractic Schools and Accreditation, Newsletters and Web Sites About Chiropractic and Stroke. Read more.

Chiropractic Glossary. The practice of chiropractic is full of technical terms, some of which have the effect of adding legitimacy to care which has no scientific or medical support in the literature. We have provided a limited glossary of some common chiropractic topics. Read more.

Chiropractic History: Attorney Jann Johnson Bellamy turns a skeptical eye on the history and practice of chiropractic in the U.S. Read more.

The law group Attorneys for the Injured, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Maryland, and accepting cases from across the country, has successfully handled chiropractor malpractice cases resulting in stroke. For a free claim evaluation and discussion of your legal options, please contact us today through our online contact form, by phone at 202-331-0600 or toll free at 1-888-797-4242.