Chiropractic Negligence

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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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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

How Chiropractic Negligence Claims Work in Colorado

Pursuing a chiropractic negligence claim in Colorado involves more than simply believing that an adjustment caused harm. Colorado law generally requires proof that the chiropractor failed to meet the standard of care that reasonably careful practitioners follow, and that this failure directly caused your injury. That analysis can turn on small details in your medical chart, the specific technique used during the adjustment, and how quickly concerning symptoms were recognized and treated.

Most claims begin with a careful review of your history, followed by consultation with independent medical professionals who can evaluate whether the chiropractor’s decisions were consistent with accepted practice. In Denver, these cases may ultimately be filed in Denver District Court or another appropriate Colorado trial court, where judges and juries will rely heavily on clear medical testimony. Because of this, it is important to gather records, imaging, and witness accounts as early as possible while memories are fresh and documentation is still available.

Colorado has specific filing deadlines and procedural requirements that apply to any chiropractor malpractice claim, and missing them can limit or even bar recovery. For example, there are time limits for filing a complaint and for disclosing expert witnesses who will support your allegations. Understanding this process helps you decide when to seek legal guidance, how long a case might take, and what to expect if your matter proceeds toward settlement discussions or trial.

Compensation in a Chiropractic Negligence Case

When a chiropractic adjustment leads to serious harm, the financial impact can be as overwhelming as the physical and emotional consequences. Victims often face emergency care at facilities such as Denver Health or other Front Range hospitals, followed by rehabilitation, medications, and ongoing specialist visits. A negligence claim is one way to seek recovery for these losses and to hold a provider accountable for unsafe treatment choices.

Damages in a chiropractic malpractice lawsuit may include past and future medical expenses, lost wages if you cannot work, and loss of future earning capacity when an injury limits your career. People may also seek compensation for pain, loss of enjoyment of life, and the strain that a serious injury places on family relationships. Evaluating these losses requires detailed information about your work history, daily activities, and long-term medical needs.

No two claims are identical, and the value of any case depends on the strength of the evidence and the specific ways your life has changed. By carefully documenting your treatment and the challenges you now face, you can help build a clearer picture of what meaningful compensation would look like for you. That information also guides settlement discussions with insurers and can be presented to a jury if your case proceeds to trial in a Colorado court.

Call Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Denver Trial Lawyers® will work together with your treatment providers, as well as with a team of dedicated and knowledgeable medical experts, to ensure that you are fully compensated for any injury caused by an improper chiropractic manipulation.

We evaluate the full impact of your injuries, including lost income, future medical care, and changes to your daily life, so that any claim reflects more than just your initial hospital bills. By preparing each chiropractic malpractice lawsuit as though it may go to trial, we put ourselves in a stronger position to negotiate with insurance carriers and defense lawyers on your behalf.

If you have been seriously injured by negligent treatment practices of your chiropractor, contact the dedicated Denver medical negligence attorneys to begin a free case evaluation by calling Denver Trial Lawyers today at (303) 647-9990!

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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.
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.
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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Attorneys 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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We have represented thousands of individuals against insurance companies and corporations, recovering more than a billion dollars in the process.

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