Denver Chiropractic Malpractice Attorneys
Are You in Need of a Denver Chiropractic Malpractice Attorney?
When chiropractors fail to follow accepted standards of practice, it can lead to severe injury or worsen a patient’s condition. This may constitute chiropractic malpractice.
Injuries from spinal manipulation or other chiropractic procedures can be life-altering, causing permanent disability, pain, or neurological damage. If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a chiropractor's actions, you may be entitled to compensation.
Leventhal Puga Braley P.C., is nationally recognized for handling complex medical negligence cases. We take on cases where lives have been upended by preventable errors, and we fight to hold healthcare providers accountable for the harm they cause.
Why Choose Us Over Other Chiropractic Malpractice Lawyers in Denver?
At Leventhal Puga Braley P.C. our Colorado medical malpractice lawyers combine deep legal knowledge with exceptional trial experience. Here's what sets us apart:
- Recognized as a leading medical malpractice firm in Colorado
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards
- Hundreds of successful verdicts and settlements in complex injury cases
- Attorneys licensed in multiple states, handling cases nationwide
- Founding partner Jim Leventhal is a member of the exclusive Inner Circle of Advocates
- Jim Puga, Ned Deakins, and Molly Greenblatt secured a $67.35 million dollar verdict on behalf of a minor child who was severely injured after cardiac surgery resulted in permanent brain injury.
- Partner Bruce Braley, former U.S. Congressman, adds public policy expertise and decades of litigation experience
- No charge for initial consultations and contingency fee arrangements
Seriously Injured After a Chiropractic Adjustment?
Call Leventhal Puga Braley P.C. at (303) 759-9945 or toll-free at (877) 433-3906 for a no-charge consultation.
Do You Have a Legitimate Chiropractic Malpractice Case?
To establish a valid legal claim, you must demonstrate that the chiropractor breached the standard of care and caused your injury as a result. If you suffered harm that could have been prevented with competent chiropractic care, our legal team can evaluate whether you have grounds to pursue legal action.
What Is Chiropractic Malpractice?
Chiropractic malpractice occurs when a licensed chiropractor provides treatment that falls below the accepted standard of care and causes injury. Chiropractors are not medical doctors, but they are licensed healthcare providers with legal obligations to treat patients responsibly.
Common malpractice issues include:
- Performing high-velocity adjustments without proper assessment
- Treating beyond their scope of practice
- Failing to inform patients of the risks of manipulation
- Ignoring red-flag symptoms that indicate serious medical conditions
While spinal manipulation may provide relief for some, in negligent hands it can result in serious or permanent harm.
The Risk of Strokes
One of the most devastating risks associated with chiropractic neck manipulation is stroke, specifically vertebral artery dissection. When a chiropractor manipulates the cervical spine, it may cause a tear in the artery lining, leading to clot formation and brain ischemia.
Patients may experience stroke symptoms such as:
- Sudden dizziness or vertigo
- Severe headache
- Blurred or double vision
- Slurred speech
- Weakness or numbness in limbs
Many patients do not associate these symptoms with chiropractic. If you or a loved one suffered a stroke after chiropractic treatment, immediate legal evaluation is critical.
Injuries Caused by Chiropractic Malpractice
Negligent chiropractic care can lead to a wide range of injuries. At Leventhal Puga Braley P.C., we represent clients who have suffered:
- Strokes: Caused by vertebral artery dissection
- Subluxations: Misaligned vertebrae worsened by improper adjustments
- Chiropractic adjustments gone wrong: Excessive force or poor technique
- Torn ligaments: From aggressive or repeated spinal manipulation
- Nerve damage: Resulting in chronic pain, numbness, or loss of function
- Loss of mobility: Due to spinal or joint injury
- Broken ribs: Often from forceful thoracic adjustments
- Sciatic nerve pain: Aggravated by improper lumbar adjustments
- Bone fractures: Especially in older patients or those with osteoporosis
- Spinal cord injuries: From misapplied cervical or thoracic techniques
- Birth injuries: When chiropractors attempt adjustments on newborns or infants
- Neurological damage: Including paralysis or loss of sensation
- Paralysis: Partial or total, depending on the site of injury
- Herniated or ruptured disks: From manipulations performed without imaging or diagnosis
- Muscle damage: Resulting in spasms, stiffness, or long-term disability
These injuries often require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and in some cases, lifelong care.
What’s the Legal Process for a Chiropractic Malpractice Case?
Chiropractic malpractice lawsuits are a form of professional negligence. The legal process involves several key steps:
- Initial Consultation – We review your medical history, treatment records, and current condition.
- Expert Review – We consult with independent chiropractic or medical experts to determine if the standard of care was violated.
- Filing a Lawsuit – Once we confirm the merits of your case, we file a claim against the provider or clinic.
- Discovery Phase – Both sides exchange information, documents, and take depositions of relevant parties.
- Settlement Negotiations – Many cases settle before trial, but we prepare each case for the courtroom.
- Trial – If necessary, we present your case to a jury to seek full and fair compensation.
What Is the Statute of Limitations in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for chiropractic malpractice is generally two years from the date the injury was discovered or should reasonably have been discovered.
Exceptions may apply in cases involving:
- Fraudulent concealment of negligence
- Patients with disabilities preventing timely legal action
Acting quickly is essential. Contacting a Denver chiropractic malpractice lawyer as soon as possible can preserve your right to seek justice.
How an Experienced Denver Chiropractic Malpractice Lawyer Can Help
Chiropractic malpractice cases are complex. Proving negligence requires a deep understanding of chiropractic care, expert testimony, and skilled legal strategy. Leventhal Puga Braley P.C. has the resources and experience to handle these challenges.
We can:
- Identify negligent actions or treatment decisions
- Collect and interpret chiropractic records and imaging
- Work with qualified medical experts
- Calculate current and future damages
- Negotiate with insurance providers
- Prepare and present your case in court
We understand that your life may never return to what it was before the injury. Our job is to help you obtain the compensation and care you need to move forward.
You Deserve Answers After a Serious Injury
Contact Leventhal Puga Braley P.C. at (303) 759-9945 or toll-free at (877) 433-3906 to find out how we can help.
What Types of Damages Are Available?
If you were injured due to chiropractic malpractice, you may be entitled to recover damages for:
- Medical expenses (past and future)
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Long-term disability or disfigurement
- Home care or assistive devices
- Wrongful death damages (if a loved one died due to chiropractic negligence)
Our attorneys work with economists, physicians, and life care planners to present the full impact of your injuries.
Who Can Be Liable?
We perform a comprehensive investigation to identify all liable parties. Multiple parties may be held responsible for chiropractic malpractice, including:
- The individual chiropractor who performed the negligent treatment
- The clinic or facility where the treatment occurred
- Supervising physicians (if applicable)
- Chiropractic schools in cases of student care without proper oversight
- Product manufacturers if faulty equipment was involved
What Clients Are Saying About Us
From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much - Eugenia Brady (5-Star Google Review)
Words cannot express my gratitude to Jim Leventhal and his great professional team for representing me in a case that was extremely hard for me personally and emotionally. Their understanding, compassion, and professionalism make a perfect mix to deal with cases that are attached to trauma. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much again for representing me for one of the hardest things I had to face in my life and making sure that every outcome will be in the best interest of me and my family! I can't recommend them enough. God bless you!
I would recommend him to anyone! - Sarah Raisch (5-Star Google Review)
Brian Aleinikoff is diligent, responsive, and committed to thorough representation. He is an excellent attorney; I would recommend him to anyone!
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Speak With an Experienced Denver Chiropractic Malpractice Attorney Today
If you were seriously injured due to chiropractic malpractice, contact the exceptional trial lawyers at Leventhal Puga Braley P.C. There is no charge for your initial consultation. Call (303) 759-9945 or toll-free at (877) 433-3906 to learn more today.
Chiropractic Malpractice FAQs
What is chiropractic malpractice?
Chiropractic malpractice occurs when a chiropractor fails to meet the accepted standard of care and causes harm to a patient. This may involve negligent spinal adjustments, failure to diagnose underlying conditions, or treating patients inappropriately, resulting in serious injury.
Can I sue a chiropractor for my injury?
Yes. If a chiropractor’s actions led to a preventable injury, you may be able to pursue a medical malpractice claim. Our legal team investigates whether proper protocols were followed and whether your injury could have been avoided with competent care.
What types of injuries are caused by chiropractic negligence?
Chiropractic malpractice can lead to injuries such as nerve damage, stroke, paralysis, herniated or ruptured disks, torn ligaments, broken ribs, loss of mobility, sciatic nerve damage, and even birth injuries in infant patients.
How do I know if my chiropractor committed malpractice?
If you experienced a serious injury after treatment, or if your condition worsened due to lack of proper diagnosis or care, malpractice may have occurred. An experienced attorney can review your records and consult medical experts to evaluate your case.
What compensation is available in a chiropractic malpractice case?
You may be entitled to damages for medical bills, rehabilitation, lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and, in fatal cases, wrongful death. We work with economists and life care planners to fully assess your losses.
Who can be held liable in a chiropractic malpractice case?
The individual chiropractor, their clinic or practice, and potentially supervising physicians or institutions may all be held liable. We investigate all parties involved in your care to determine accountability.
What is the statute of limitations for filing a claim in Colorado?
In most cases, you have two years from the date the injury was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered, to file a malpractice claim.
Do chiropractic malpractice cases require expert witnesses?
Yes. These cases rely heavily on expert testimony to establish what the standard of care was, how it was violated, and how that violation caused your injury. Leventhal Puga Braley P.C. works with respected medical and chiropractic experts across the country.
What does it cost to hire Leventhal Puga Braley P.C.?
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. We also offer no-charge consultations, so you can explore your legal options risk-free.
Meet Our Denver Chiropractic Malpractice Attorneys
Jim Leventhal
Jim Leventhal is one of the most accomplished and respected medical malpractice attorneys in the United States. As the founding partner of Leventhal Puga Braley P.C., he has devoted more than four decades to representing individuals and families who have suffered devastating harm due to medical negligence.
Known for his exceptional courtroom skill, strategic litigation approach, and deep compassion for his clients, Mr. Leventhal has successfully tried and resolved hundreds of complex cases involving catastrophic injury, surgical error, misdiagnosis, birth injury, and wrongful death. His work has not only resulted in substantial verdicts and settlements, and he has also contributed to improving safety standards in healthcare facilities across the country.
Jim Puga
Jim Puga is a leading trial attorney and partner at Leventhal Puga Braley P.C., where he represents individuals and families in some of the most complex and consequential medical malpractice and birth injury cases in the country. Known for his meticulous case preparation and compelling courtroom presence, Mr. Puga has earned a national reputation for securing justice in high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic medical errors.
Throughout his career, Mr. Puga has recovered substantial verdicts and settlements for clients harmed by surgical negligence, delayed diagnoses, emergency room errors, and obstetric malpractice. His work includes securing one of the largest medical malpractice jury verdicts in Colorado history – over $17.8 million on behalf of a child with brain damage caused by a delayed diagnosis.
Bruce Braley
Bruce Braley is an experienced trial lawyer and former four-term United States Congressman who brings a rare combination of legal acumen and national policy experience to his role as a partner at Leventhal Puga Braley P.C. With over three decades of legal experience, Mr. Braley is widely respected for his advocacy on behalf of individuals and families harmed by medical negligence and catastrophic injury.
Before joining the firm, Mr. Braley spent more than 20 years practicing law in Iowa, where he was recognized as one of the state’s leading trial attorneys. He now represents clients in high-stakes medical malpractice and wrongful death cases in Colorado and across the nation. Mr. Braley is deeply committed to upholding patient safety and fighting for those who have been silenced or ignored by the healthcare system
Brian Aleinikoff
Brian Aleinikoff is a skilled trial attorney at Leventhal Puga Braley P.C., where he has focused much of his practice on medical and chiropractic malpractice cases, representing families and individuals whose injuries were caused by medical professionals who failed to take the necessary precautions to protect their patients.
Brian is committed to ensuring that his clients are heard, respected, and fully represented. He works closely with medical experts to uncover the truth behind preventable errors and build powerful cases on behalf of his clients.
