Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Hello,

I underwent Manipulation Under Anesthesia on 12/1/12. As a precaution, I made sure to ask the chiropractor what, if any were the risks of MUA. He assured me there were none.

In the evening of 12/1/12, I started feeling an increased heart beat and high blood pressure that I monitored. The readings were a heart pulse rate of 160 and blood pressure of 163/96 ! I called 911 and they sent an ambulance. They were very concerned and several efforts to lower the numbers were not successful. I felt sure that I was going to die and the paramedics comments did not allay those fears.

I was taken to the hospital where the diagnosis Supraventricular tachycardia. After a hour or so, my pulse was dropped down to 133. The blood pressure remained high and now I am on blood pressure medication. My blood sugar level soared to 193 and now is approximately 156. I have not had any issues of this nature with blood pressure/pulse/or blood sugar.

I contacted the chiropractor who said initially that he had never had a patient have this experience. Later in the conversation, he recanted stating that he has seen these rises in numbers as a procedure that releases the kind of energy as mine (5 neck disc bulges) can create some chaos which tapers off. I feel that I have been harmed hopefully not irreparably.

Do I have any cause of action for personal injury/malpractice?

Thanks


Asked on 12/12/12, 6:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

You need to see a MD who can tell you if the chiropractor did anything wrong that caused you damages, unless you have such opinions from during your hospitalization.

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Answered on 12/12/12, 6:21 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If you can find a certified cardiac specialist that is prepared to testify in court, after reviewing all your medical and treatment records, that your symptoms and conditions were caused by such chiropractic manipulation, and that it was due to medical negligence by the chiropractor, then you might have a case. If you are able to obtain that testimony and doctor's report, feel free to contact me to then discuss the merits of the case.

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Answered on 12/12/12, 9:36 pm


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