Injuries sustained as a result of inappropriate exposure to radiation can be physically devastating to a patient. When the medical professional that is performing radiation therapy on a patient acts negligently or wrongfully and the patient is harmed by the radiation, the provider may be guilty of medical malpractice. San Francisco attorneys at Bostwick, Peterson & Mitchell have experience litigating radiation injury cases and may be able to help you receive compensation for injuries sustained as a result of improper exposure to radiation.

No matter how the patient is exposed, two types of serious injuries can occur as a result of inappropriate exposure:

• Contamination: Contamination occurs when the patient is improperly exposed to radiation treatment. The skin can become contaminated and the radiation can potentially be deposited inside the body.
• Incorporation: Incorporation occurs when the body’s cells, tissues, and organs (such as thyroid, kidney, or bones) take up the radiation.

The incorporation of radiation into the body can cause a wide range of painful and potentially life-threatening symptoms for the patient. If you or a loved one has been the victim of medical malpractice in San Francisco involving radiation injuries, the attorneys at Bostwick, Peterson & Mitchell may be able to help. Contact our medical malpractice attorneys today.