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Brief Case
Recognizing Neurological Red Flags Before Manipulation
In this case: The insured provided chiropractic manipulative therapy to a male patient in his early 50s who presented with lower back stiffness and right-sided numbness. Allegations centered on failure to identify underlying spinal pathology and whether conservative testing should have been pursued prior to treatment.
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Brief Case Cyber Security Special Edition
The healthcare sector continues to be an increasingly attractive target for cyber criminals. The consequences of cyber threats in healthcare can be devastating for any practice. The claim scenarios in this special edition of, "Brief Case," were supplied by our partner, Tokio Marine HCC - Cyber & Professional Lines Group.
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Post-Manipulation Vertebral Artery Injury
One day after a visit to the chiropractor, the patient sustained a right vertebral artery dissection and suffered a stroke. The chiropractor was sued for allegedly causing the patient’s condition.
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Cerebral Palsy Patient with Cervical Disc Replacement
The patient, who had Cerebral Palsy and a history of cervical disc replacement, saw the insured for chiropractic care.
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Patient Alleges a Stroke During Chiropractic Adjustment
A patient alleged that she suffered a left cerebellar stroke while undergoing a procedure in the chiropractor’s office.
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Chiropractor Sued After Patient Suffers Stroke
The chiropractor was sued after his patient suffered a stroke following chiropractic treatment.
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Car Accident Injury & Allegations of a Missed Diagnosis
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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Nude Photograph of Patient Leads to a Lawsuit
In this case, a patient alleged the insured took a nude photograph of her without her knowledge during an appointment.
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