Michael Burke

Forensics is not only the scientific investigation of crimes. It also includes the application of medical science in civil matters, such as personal injury cases. Forensic chiropractors provide expert opinions about chiropractic diagnosis and treatment. The following story illustrates why we are needed.  Several years ago, a chiropractor approached me with his right hand outstretched, a car-salesman smile on his young face. I stood up from the bench in the courthouse hallway to meet his handshake. “How’s it going?” he asked enthusiastically as he pumped my arm. I knew what his question meant; it wasn’t How are you? or How’s your day been? No, he was asking about my chiropractic practice. Those three words were a code for other questions like How many patient visits …