Brief Case
Revealing Outcomes: What you can learn from Closed Chiropractic Cases
“Brief Case” helps chiropractic physicians:
- Manage risk at your practice by avoiding the pitfalls we’ve seen happen to our policyholders.
- Learn about claims that have occurred at other chiropractic practices – and could happen to you.
- Gain an understanding of the malpractice suits that can be brought against chiropractors.
The information contained in these "Brief Case" documents does not constitute legal advice, they are for general informational purposes only and are prepared from a risk management perspective to aid in reducing professional liability exposure. You are encouraged to consult with your personal
attorney for legal advice, as specific legal requirements may vary from state to state.
Winter 2024
The patient, who had Cerebral Palsy and a history of cervical disc replacement, saw the insured for chiropractic care. When an MRI later revealed progressive disc herniation impinging on the ventral cord with moderate central canal stenosis, the chiropractor was accused of causing this.
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A 40-year-old female alleged that she suffered a left vertebral artery dissection during a seated rotational high velocity neck manipulation. The patient suffered a left cerebellar stroke two days later while undergoing the same procedure in the chiropractor’s office.
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The chiropractor was sued after his patient suffered a stroke following chiropractic treatment.
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A patient alleged that the chiropractor failed to appropriately diagnose and appreciate the significance of a patient’s injury following a motor vehicle accident.
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In this case, a patient alleged the insured took a nude photograph of her without her knowledge during an appointment.
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