Can I sue my chiropractor for a hairline fractured sternum?

You possibly have a medical negligence claim; however, because the system is so time consuming and expense, it would be uneconomical to pursue. The expense of the claim would dwarf what you could reasonably expect to recover as damages.

Sure you can sue. Breaking your sternum was not acceptable chiropractic care, even though there is certainly a risk of fracture inherent in many chiropractic techniques. Chiropractic malpractice is something that most medical malpractice attorneys have handled from time to time, so finding an attorney familiar with this type of suit will not be difficult; however, in this case the potential damages associated with the suit would be limited. This non-displaced fracture will not require extensive treatment or surgical correction. It hurts and limits activity but not permanently. Ultimately this should get better on its own with time and careful limitation of activity, Your Parkinson's is a complicating factor as well because of certain risks and realities associated with it. I would advise that you not sue, but rather, if you are angry file a complaint with the New York Department of Health.

Depending on your actual limitations and damages this may be worth consulting with local malpractice counsel.