Dead patient's estate sues chiropractor & others

Dead patient's estate sues

The estate of a Santa Fe man who allegedly became a quadriplegic during a chiropractic session and later died is suing the chiropractor, St. Vincent Regional Medical Center and others for alleged malpractice.

Gary Trujillo, 39, went to St. Vincent's emergency room Sept. 14 and Sept. 22, 2004 for neck pain and neurological symptoms, but doctors failed to diagnose a spinal lesion or mass, says the complaint filed Aug. 8 by lawyer Steven Farber.

Trujillo, an auto mechanic, underwent treatments by Jerome Buenviaje at the Gonstead Family Chiropractic or New Mexico Family Chiropractic clinic, 3600 Rodeo Lane, says the complaint.

On Oct. 4, 2004, while on the treatment table in Buenviaje's presence, Trujillo ``complained of losing sensation and became quadriplegic,'' says the complaint. It says Trujillo died on Jan. 30, 2005, because the chiropractic treatment ``aggravated the spinal lesion.''

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Postage Stamp Honors Crusader Against Chiropractic Malpractice Approved by US Postal Service

Postage Stamp Honors Crusader Against Chiropractic Malpractice Approved by US Postal Service

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Victims of Chiropractic Abuse (www.vocact.com) has released a stamp honoring the life and legacy of Linda Solsbury, the courageous activist who started the push for chiropractic reform.
Westville, CT (PRWEB) August 29, 2007 -- Victims of Chiropractic Abuse, Inc (VOCA) is proud to announce it has designed and released a stamp honoring the life and legacy of Linda Solsbury of New London. They are legitimate U.S. first-class postage stamps that can be used to mail any letter or package.

In 1985 Ms. Solsbury became mute and paralyzed as the result of chiropractic manipulation. However, with the use of only one hand and a computer along with the help of attending nurses and local politicians she was able to lead efforts in 1993 to get a law passed in Connecticut requiring chiropractors to carry malpractice insurance, which the chiropractor who ruined her life did not have.

Linda Solsbury died last year during an operation to relieve some of the effects of her injuries.

"This stamp honoring Linda will help our efforts to promote awareness of the health hazards of chiropractic neck manipulation to the many people who will send, receive, or see the stamp," said Janet Levy, President of VOCA. "Linda was a true hero who worked diligently to warn the public that chiropractic is not without risks and she was a comfort to many other victims through her extensive email communications."

Ms. Levy, along with hundreds of other people in the United States, suffered a stroke when a chiropractor dissected an artery in her neck.

For more information call 203-982-4575.

About Victims of Chiropractic Abuse, Inc:Victims of Chiropractic Abuse, Inc. (VOCA), www.vocact.com, was incorporated in May of 2005 to promote awareness of chiropractic risks through advocacy and legislation. VOCA seeks to require chiropractors to obtain informed consent from patients prior to treatment and believes malpractice claims against chiropractic physicians should be made public, just as they are for medical physicians.

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VOCA Unveils Chiropractic Malpractice Postage Stamp Approved by US Postal Service

VOCA Unveils Chiropractic Malpractice Postage Stamp Approved by US Postal Service

Victims of Chiropractic Abuse releases a stamp about efforts to raise awareness of the risks of chiropractic treatment.

Westville, CT (PRWEB) August 29, 2007 -- Victims of Chiropractic Abuse, Inc (VOCA) is proud to announce it has designed and released a stamp commemorating and promoting its efforts to educate the public to the potentially severe health risks of chiropractic treatment. They are legitimate U.S. first-class postage stamps that can be used to mail any letter or package.

"The stamp will promote awareness of the health hazards of chiropractic neck manipulation to the many people who will send, receive, or see the stamp," said Janet Levy, President of VOCA. "Each stamp is like a mini billboard boosting our efforts to shine light on the dangerous practice of chiropractic neck manipulation."

Ms. Levy, along with hundreds of other people in the United States, suffered a stroke when a chiropractor dissected an artery in her neck.

In May of this year Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell signed into law SB-249 (Public Act No. 07-25) which - for the first time in Connecticut - makes chiropractor malpractice records public information. It followed unanimous approval by both houses of the Connecticut General Assembly.

For more information call 203-982-4575 or email voca93(at)gmail.com or chirostroke(at)gmail.com.

About Victims of Chiropractic Abuse, Inc:Victims of Chiropractic Abuse, Inc. (VOCA), www.vocact.com, was incorporated in May of 2005 to promote awareness of chiropractic risks through advocacy and legislation. VOCA seeks to require chiropractors to obtain informed consent from patients prior to treatment and believes malpractice claims against chiropractic physicians should be made public, just as they are for medical physicians.

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