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Brief Case

Revealing Outcomes:

What you can learn from closed chiropractic cases

“Brief Case” case studies help chiropractic doctors:

  • 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.

 


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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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.