Chiropractic Injury Lawyer in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Understanding Chiropractic Negligence and Malpractice

Chiropractic negligence can take many forms, such as:

• Improper technique during spinal/joint adjustments
• Failure to obtain informed consent
• Failure to conduct a complete patient history/examination
• Misdiagnosis/failure to diagnose conditions that require medical care
• Selecting the wrong treatment

A chiropractor may commit malpractice when they render treatment to a patient that deviates from the accepted standard of care in the patient’s case. The specifics of the standard of care will vary from case to case. That said, chiropractors generally describe the standard of care as the treatment decisions and actions that other reasonable chiropractors of similar experience would take in the same circumstances.

In other words, a chiropractor may commit negligence when they do things in a patient’s case that many other reasonable chiropractors would avoid. For example, a chiropractor who performs a dangerous adjustment on a patient whose medical history contraindicates the procedure may have been negligent if other chiropractors would not have performed the adjustment.

How a Chiropractic Injury Lawyer Can Help You

If you’ve suffered injuries or complications from chiropractic treatment, you may have the right to financial recovery and accountability from a negligent chiropractor. While you focus on getting treatment and rehabilitation for your injuries or complications, the team at Wagners Law Firm can handle the details of your legal claims on your behalf. Let a chiropractor injury lawyer in Halifax help you demand compensation for your harm and loss by:

• Thoroughly investigating your case to recover all available evidence, including medical records, radiology scans, treatment notes, and eyewitness testimony
• Working with chiropractic and medical experts to build a compelling argument in support of your case
• Documenting your injuries and losses to ensure we pursue maximum compensation for all your financial and personal losses
• Vigorously pursuing the financial recovery you need and deserve through a settlement or at trial

Filing a Chiropractic Injury Claim in Nova Scotia

Pursuing a chiropractic injury claim in Nova Scotia begins with investigating an injured patient’s claim to recover critical evidence, such as:

• Medical records
• Provider notes
• Diagnostic scans
• Eyewitness testimony
• Reports and testimony from expert witnesses

After assembling a compelling case, your lawyer may pursue a settlement that provides you with fair and full compensation promptly so you can begin to recover from your injuries. However, if the at-fault chiropractor or their insurer does not accept liability or offer to pay you fairly, you may need to file a chiropractic malpractice lawsuit to seek financial recovery in court.

Under Nova Scotia’s Limitation of Actions Act, you typically have two years to file an action to recover compensation for injuries and complications caused by negligent chiropractic care. However, be aware that chiropractic injury claims take time to investigate and build. You can protect your rights to seek financial recovery by speaking with a personal injury lawyer in Nova Scotia from Wagners Law Firm as soon as possible after receiving negligent treatment from a chiropractor.

Key Factors That Affect Compensation in Chiropractic Injury Cases

People who suffer injuries or complications from chiropractic malpractice may have the right to recover compensation for various financial and personal losses caused by those injuries/complications, including for:

• Costs of medical treatment and rehabilitation for an injury or health complications
• Costs of long-term disability care for prolonged or permanent disabilities
• Lost wages from missed work
• Loss of future earning potential due to severe disabilities
• Physical pain and emotional distress
• Loss of quality of life due to disabilities that interfere with participating in activities or performing daily tasks

Various factors may affect the compensation you recover in a chiropractic injury claim, such as the nature and severity of your injuries or complications, the types and duration of medical treatment you need, and whether you develop prolonged or permanent disabilities.

Navigating the Legal Process with Wagners Law Firm

A knowledgeable chiropractic injury lawyer with Wagners Law Firm is standing by to meet with you during a free initial consultation. We will listen to your story, review your records, and advise you regarding your rights to seek financial recovery from your chiropractor. At Wagners Law Firm, we know that winning your case means developing legal strategies tailored to its unique facts and circumstances. That’s why we’ll put in the time to create a strong argument on your behalf. We will fight for the compensation and justice you deserve, whether through a negotiated settlement or by taking your case to court and trial to hold negligent chiropractors accountable.