Chiropractors are trusted to provide pain relief, improve mobility, and support healing. However, when a chiropractor makes a mistake during treatment, the results can be serious. Spinal adjustments and manipulations involve risk. When performed incorrectly, these services can lead to nerve damage, paralysis, or stroke. At Thurswell Law, our medical malpractice lawyers can help you understand your rights and determine whether you have a case.
Medical malpractice is not limited to hospitals or doctors. Chiropractors are licensed healthcare professionals. As a result, they are held to strict standards of care. When they fail to meet those standards, and you are injured as a result, you may be entitled to financial compensation. A Michigan chiropractic malpractice lawyer at Thurswell Law will help advocate for the best compensation for you.
What Is Chiropractic Malpractice?
Chiropractic malpractice occurs when a chiropractor fails to provide treatment that meets the accepted standard of care, and that failure causes harm. This might involve poor technique, misdiagnosis, or treatment that was never medically appropriate in the first place. Under Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.2912a, licensed healthcare providers, including chiropractors, have to act with the same skill and care that a similar professional would use under similar circumstances.
Common examples of chiropractic malpractice include:
- Manipulating the neck or spine without proper imaging or diagnosis
- Causing herniated discs or worsening existing spinal conditions
- Failing to refer a patient to a medical doctor when symptoms indicate a serious condition
- Performing adjustments that result in stroke, nerve injury, or paralysis
- Treating conditions outside the chiropractor’s scope of practice
In these cases, our chiropractic malpractice attorneys work with medical experts to evaluate the treatment you received and determine whether the chiropractor acted outside the recognized standard of practice or care.
How We Build a Chiropractor Malpractice Case
Bringing a chiropractic malpractice claim requires more than proving that something went wrong. It is necessary to prove that the chiropractor’s actions directly caused your injury. A chiropractic malpractice lawyer in Michigan may present expert testimony and medical evidence that supports your claim.
To build your case, our lawyers will work your case from the ground up. This includes:
- Obtaining and reviewing chiropractic records and imaging reports
- Working with board-certified medical professionals to assess the standard of care
- Identifying whether informed consent was obtained before treatment
- Documenting the full extent of your injuries and how they affect your life
Under Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.2912d, your claim must be supported by an affidavit of merit from a qualified expert. Our legal team will handle this process and ensure your case is properly prepared from the start.
Contact a Chiropractic Malpractice Attorney in Michigan Today
If you have been injured by a chiropractor, an experienced Michigan chiropractic malpractice lawyer may be necessary to get compensated for your injuries. At Thurswell Law, our attorneys can help you fight the insurance companies to get you compensated every step of the way. Call Thurswell Law today to speak with our team of lawyers for a free consultation.
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