Denver Chiropractic Negligence Lawyer
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Chiropractic adjustments can cause serious injury if performed incorrectly, or if performed on a patient who should not undergo chiropractic manipulation.
A chiropractor can cause serious injury by failing to comply with the standard of care in evaluating a patient or performing a chiropractic adjustment.
Improper neck or back adjustments can cause a dissection or “tear” of the major vessels in the neck, resulting in a stroke from obstructed blood flow to the brain.
The stroke may occur immediately after the adjustment or it can take days or even weeks, and sometimes people do not realize that their symptoms are the result of an adjustment.
In many cases, patients have underlying conditions that make spinal manipulation dangerous, such as serious osteoporosis, vascular disease, or prior neck trauma. A careful chiropractor should review your medical history, ask detailed questions about prior injuries, and recognize red flags that call for imaging or referral to a medical doctor rather than proceeding with forceful adjustments. When that screening does not occur, or when a provider performs high-velocity manipulations despite clear warning signs, the risk of catastrophic harm increases significantly.
People who experience complications after chiropractic care are often unsure whether their symptoms are simply part of the healing process or signs of a serious problem. In Colorado, potential claims are also subject to strict deadlines and procedural rules that can affect your rights if you wait too long to seek advice. Speaking with a Denver chiropractic malpractice lawyer can help you understand whether your outcome was a known risk or the result of preventable negligence, and what options you may have for moving forward.
At Denver Trial Lawyers®, we are well-equipped to handle cases involving chiropractic negligence. With extensive resources and the combined experience of more than 175 years, our firm knows how to get results. In fact, we are nationally recognized for our record-setting medical malpractice verdicts.
To date, we have recovered more than $350 million on behalf of our clients who have been injured due to the negligence of another. Along with the rest of the firm, our Denver medical malpractice attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you do not owe us any legal fees unless we obtain recovery on your behalf.
Call us at (303) 647-9990 or contact us online to about your chiropractor negligence claim in Denver.
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Record-Setting $90 Million Record Settlement
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$22.3 Million Largest Medical Malpractice Settlement in Colorado
$22.3 million medical malpractice settlement. In 2016 David Woodruff obtained the largest known medical malpractice settlement in Colorado.
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A Colorado man was awarded $3 million after hospital staff failed to recognize a spinal injury, causing him to become permanently paralyzed.
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$2 Million Unnecessary Sinus Surgeries
Dan Sloane helped a young woman whose doctor performed several unnecessary sinus surgeries resulting in damage to her vestibular system
Common Injuries Caused by Chiropractors
Chiropractors can potentially worsen an existing injury by improperly performing adjustments or other procedures. For example, herniated discs are a condition that can be aggravated by a chiropractor.
Some of the injuries caused by chiropractors include:
- Stroke
- Herniated and Ruptured Discs
- Torn Ligaments
- Cracked Vertebrae
- Nerve Damage
- Muscle Damage
- Loss of Dexterity
- Loss of Mobility
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frequently asked questions
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 303-647-9990 today!
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How Do I Know If My Chiropractor Was Negligent?Experiencing pain or stiffness after an adjustment does not automatically mean negligence occurred. Warning signs can include sudden, severe headache, weakness, difficulty speaking, or loss of vision after neck manipulation, or new neurological symptoms that your provider dismisses without proper evaluation. Reviewing your symptoms, medical history, and the treatment notes with someone familiar with chiropractic standards can help you understand whether your outcome was an accepted risk or may have resulted from substandard care.
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How Long Do I Have to File a Chiropractic Negligence Claim in Colorado?Colorado law sets time limits for filing medical negligence lawsuits, and those deadlines can be affected by when you discovered, or reasonably should have discovered, that an adjustment caused your injury. Because the exact deadline can vary based on the facts of each case, it is important to act promptly once you suspect a connection between your symptoms and chiropractic care. Waiting too long to investigate your options may limit your ability to pursue a claim.
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What Should I Bring to an Initial Consultation About a Chiropractic Injury?Before meeting with someone about a potential chiropractic negligence claim, gather any medical records you already have, including imaging reports, discharge summaries, and the intake paperwork you completed at the chiropractor’s office. It can also be helpful to write down a timeline of your symptoms, the dates of each visit, and the names of any providers who treated you after the adjustment. Having this information available at the outset allows for a more focused discussion about what happened and what next steps may make sense for you.
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We are trial lawyers through and through, and we will take your case as far as it can go. Our attorneys have tried 100+ cases with extraordinary results.
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A Passion for JusticeOur goal is to level the playing field between our clients and the large companies and corporations they are up against.
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Serving Our CommunityGiving back to our community is extremely important to us. We support a number of charitable programs.
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No Cost Unless We WinWe represent clients on a contingency fee basis. We only get paid if we win your case.
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We Won't Settle for Less
We are trial lawyers through and through, and we will take your case as far as it can go. Our attorneys have tried 100+ cases with extraordinary results.
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A Voice for ChangeAttorneys at our firm have been at the helm of cases that have gone on to influence legislation, change laws, and impact society for the better.
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Over a Billion in RecoveriesWe have represented thousands of individuals against insurance companies and corporations, recovering more than a billion dollars in the process.
