Massage Therapy Resulting in Injury – Lawsuit Information
Individuals pay for therapeutic massage treatments to alleviate back pain, joint discomforts and other physical and emotional aches. However in many instances such individuals aggravate their pre-existing injuries and or suffer new medical complications due to the negligent malpractice of practicing massage therapists. Victims of massage therapy injuries can file a lawsuit against massage parlors, therapist as well as owners and operators of health spas, gyms and other facilities conducting massages. Our law firm is proud to represent victims of personal injury; our goal is to see to it that our clients receive the maximum level of compensation possible.
Types of massage therapies with the highest probability of resulting in significant injury to clients include
- Deep tissue massage
- Thai massage – walking on the back of the patient during the procedure
- Hilot massage – developed from techniques in the Philippines
- Trigger point therapy
- Shiatsu massage
- Sports and athletic massages
- Cranial therapy
- Physical therapist based massages and pain management bases treatments
- The massage parlor and massage therapist owed a general duty of care to the client.
- The duty of care was breached – this can be as a result of the failure to massage in a proper fashion or take steps to insure the clients safety.
- Breach of a duty of care can cause significant injury to the individual. Injuries can include spinal cord damage, bulging and herniated disc fractures, broken or fractures bones, and infections such as hepatitis C.
- All physical damage resulting in medical and hospitalization expenses.
- Lost wages and loss of future income capacity as a result of continuing long term or permanent injuries.
- Pain and suffering including emotional distress.
Assault
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Employment Law
Our employment law attorneys are here to fight for your rights and ensure you receive the full compensation for your hard work and to protect your legal rights to gainful employment. Whether you’re dealing with wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, or any other workplace issue, we help you understand your rights and pursue the best possible outcome. We handle all the paperwork, deadlines, and negotiations, allowing you to focus on moving forward. Call us today for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Workers’ Compensation
Injured on the job? Our workers’ compensation lawyers fight to get you the full benefits you deserve. You may be entitled to medical care, lost wages, and disability payments. Whether you are full time, part time, or a contractor, we help you understand your rights and pursue maximum value. We handle the paperwork, deadlines, and negotiations so you can focus on healing. Call now for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Auto Accident
Injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence? Our personal injury lawyers fight to get crash victims the full compensation they deserve. You may be entitled to payment for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. Whether you were a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian, we will help you understand your case and we will fight to pursue the maximum value for your settlement. Call now for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Slip & Fall
If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in California, you may be eligible to file a claim if you were hurt due to unsafe conditions, faulty equipment, lack of proper safety training, or negligence by a third party or employer. Common cases include shopping center slip and falls, hospital slip and falls, slip and falls at work, sidewalk accidents, bathroom facility slip and falls, and stairway slip and falls. Call us to discuss your case.