Chiropractor Malpractice Lawyer Alabama
Manipulating your back, neck, and spine is a delicate process, and while millions of people every day see a chiropractor, there are thousands of people in Alabama who have suffered serious injuries from negligent manipulations or other chiropractor malpractice. Our Alabama chiropractor malpractice lawyers at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC, may be able to help you. Contact our firm today for a complimentary case review.
Chiropractic Malpractice And The Law
Chiropractic malpractice occurs when a chiropractor fails to provide the standard of care expected for someone in their profession. The deviation from the standard of care harms the patient and the patient suffers financially because of that harm. Chiropractic injuries result in real damages for many people, and if you’re one of them, you could be entitled to legal damages.
Chiropractic malpractice takes several forms:
Improperly performed manipulation could lead to chronic back pain, a herniated disc or slipped disc, or a neck injury.
Diagnosis failure can happen if the chiropractor fails to make a reasonable effort to understand the patient’s concerns and properly diagnose the source of them. In these cases, a wrong diagnosis could cause the patient’s condition to worsen or mean that a patient may undergo unnecessary medical procedures to correct a condition they don’t actually have.
A chiropractic-induced stroke is one of the most severe outcomes of chiropractor malpractice. Suddenly, twisting or jolting the patient’s neck may damage or even sever the vertebral artery, which runs up the spine to reach the brain. This could deprive the brain of blood and trigger a stroke.
Failure to obtain informed consent. In some situations, malpractice occurs if the patient doesn’t fully understand the procedure, risk factors, and potential complications. If the chiropractor did not give you a full explanation, in terms you understood, about what the procedure would entail and the possible risks of undergoing it (as well as the risks of not completing it), then you may have grounds for a chiropractic malpractice claim. An Alabama chiropractor malpractice lawyer can explain the legal aspects to you.
Seeking Compensation After Chiropractic Malpractice
The injuries from chiropractic negligence and malpractice can last a lifetime. Victims may suffer permanent disability or disfigurement or be left in chronic pain. Some people may see an onset of migraines after a botched chiropractic procedure, while others may suffer through painful medical treatments they didn’t need. The complications from chiropractor malpractice may make it harder for you to work or care for your family.
We can help you understand if you are entitled to fair compensation from the at-fault medical provider. Contact Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC, today for a free consultation with an Alabama chiropractor malpractice lawyer.
